[BananaTiger]

I'm now a proud owner of a canon 24-105 f4 IS L lens and it feels nice It's my first red-ringed glass and also my first one with IS. Just got in about an hour ago so haven't played with it that much, but hope to take it out for a spin this weekend A very happy bunny.

[SonicHedgehog]

Morning Banana. I'll be very interested to hear how you get on with this lens. I need to choose my main walkabout lens in the next month and right now this one is edging it. Keep us posted

[hot-fuzz]

I would love to see some pics from this lens as this is the one i am considering getting to replace my Sigma 17-70.

Where did you get it from and and waht price (if you dont mind me asking)

[BananaTiger]

kinchy, I did exactly the same as you in terms of changing my walkabout from the 17-70 to this lens. I've still got the 17-70 for my wide shots but will eventually sell it and get a uwa lens like the 10-22.

Got my lens from Kerso directly for £570. He's given me a uk receipt so I'll be able to claim £35 cashback bringing it down to £535

To add something in the mix ... the 24-70mm f2.8 is a similar price after cashback which I thought was strange. I was umming and ahhing between the two, but extra reach and less weight was more of a priority for me.

[T0MAT01]

Enjoy the new lens, I'm sure you'll love it - it's a joy to use.

Make sure you post up some pics.

[stevegreen]

Nice one Andy, it's a cracking lens and i'm sure you will enjoy it

[homerdog]

Originally Posted by kinchy

I would love to see some pics from this lens

Ask and you shall receive! These were all processed in RAW with a little USM applied - 80 0.6 0.

Canon 20D

24mm 1/30 @ f8

105mm 1/200 @ f5.6

67mm 1/400 @ f4

[hot-fuzz]

Wowser. makes me want even more now. It is such a good loens by all accounts, i think im going to have to sell the 17-70 now and get this.
Works out at about £300 after money coming in + cashback etc etc

EDIT : i know Kerso is cheap, but iahve found it ion a U.S site for $1060 delivered to the UK. NOw so long as i dont get stung for import tax, and being that the dollar is currently just over 2 to 1, then thats just over £500 for this lens.
Surely im better off getting it from the US ??

[sim667]

when i read the topic title i thought you meant leica lol

[BananaTiger]

Lol, I wouldn't mind a Leica too

[stevegreen]

I'd get used to the fact that you don't need to sharpen as much now Andy. All lovey photos with great saturation etc but the first looks a tad over sharpened to me.