[stevegreen]

....a Canon 24-105 f/4 L

As I am still off work sick and have just sold my Sigma zoom I decided to treat myself to my first L lens and plumped for the 24-105 f/4 L.

Got it from Warehouse Express for £679 have now, pay July next year

Having seen the sharpness of the images from numerous sources and with the reach that the lens gives I decided that this was the perfect choice, though I may have to get something to complement it on the longer range in the future

[electrolyte]

Nice one Steve. I'll look forward to seeing your 1st shots.

[redmax]

I am very impressed with the lens since getting it.

It is remarkably fast & quiet.
I thought my 17-85 was good but this is superior in every respect.

You will not be dissapointed.

I am hoping to post some shots once I get free of my day job interferences

[Jonny1973]

£679

[Blue.Rocket]

Originally Posted by stevegreen

....a Canon 24-105 f/4 L

As I am still off work sick and have just sold my Sigma zoom I decided to treat myself to my first L lens and plumped for the 24-105 f/4 L.

Got it from Warehouse Express for £679 have now, pay July next year

Having seen the sharpness of the images from numerous sources and with the reach that the lens gives I decided that this was the perfect choice, though I may have to get something to complement it on the longer range in the future

I have seen some nice images from this lens, are you to use this with Canon 350D?, would you know if this will fit the Canon 400D, I am asking for a friend..

cheers..

[midtones]

Originally Posted by Blue.Rocket

I have seen some nice images from this lens, are you to use this with Canon 350D?, would you know if this will fit the Canon 400D, I am asking for a friend..

cheers..

Yep it will fit.

K.

[Jazz Monkey Jr]

Hooray...

I am going to take mine to Blackpool illuminations tonight, I hope to get some nice pics if I get time.

[JohnG]

You'll have to post some pics when you've had the chance to use it Steve Hope you are soon feeling well and back to your normal self again mate
Does anyone know where I can view a photo of this lens on the camera so I can judge the size of it ?

[Jazz Monkey Jr]

Originally Posted by JohnG

Does anyone know where I can view a photo of this lens on the camera so I can judge the size of it ?

350D with lens:

with lens zoomed & 430EX flash:

[monkeyleader]

So would you class this as your main walk-about lens? I'm looking for such a beast that will allow me cover 80% of the stuff I do (around towns, general photowalking etc) Could then compliment it with the Sigman 70-300?

I must admit tho I dont think I'm quite ready to spend almost £700 on a lens just yet but need something to replace my kit lens for walk-abouts.

Cheers for the photos - it looks like a propoer camera now

[JohnG]

That's what I'm thinking as well, this lens has a decent range from landscape to nearly able to zoom in for my bird photography and suring the winter may be all I need for walking around the lakes etc.

[richard plumb]

Originally Posted by Jonny1973

£679

thats £100 less than mine cost

Its my main walkaround lens though. It stays on unless I need wide (sigma 10-20), or long (canon 70-300IS)

[Jazz Monkey Jr]

Originally Posted by monkeyleader

Cheers for the photos - it looks like a propoer camera now

It definately looks grown up with the hand grip and flash.

It is my walkabout lens, It just fits on to an old lowpre SLR bag that is ideal for carrying around, I am carrying my camera around more now.
It is a lot of money but will go nicely when I upgrade the 350D.

[stevegreen]

I bought this lens specificall to be my main 'walkabout' lens. I does lose some reach on my old Sigma 18-200, but the increase in quality is important to me at the moment.

I guess that when the festival season starts again next year I will be looking to get a 70-200 lens to make up for the shortfall on the 24-105. I may even look at something a little longer though 200mm seemed enough to cope with the kind of pictures that I normally take at festivals etc.

It's a fair amount of cash, but the deferred payment allows me to keep the money in my account rather than someone elses, and, I am hoping that this will be the final purchase in the general 'walkaround' range. It will complement my 10-20 Sigma well

[craigizmo2k2]

Originally Posted by stevegreen

It's a fair amount of cash, but the deferred payment allows me to keep the money in my account rather than someone elses, and, I am hoping that this will be the final purchase in the general 'walkaround' range. It will complement my 10-20 Sigma well

You only get what you pay for.

[Jazz Monkey Jr]

Originally Posted by stevegreen

It will complement my 10-20 Sigma well

Great minds think alike.

[kez]

i just sold my 24-70L




and bought a 17-55 2.8 IS and an 85L !!