Canon 24-105L

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Guys,

I am wondering if anyone who uses this lens on a cropped body feels it is not wide enough for group shots etc? I was about to buy a 24-70L or a 17-55 IS as my standard zoom but since these lenses keep popping up at decent prices i thought i might get one and see if i like it. It's quite difficult to source a second hand version of either of the 2.8's so i was wondering if you think i'll be happy enough with the 24-105L.

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Scott
 
Depends if you want a 2.8 zoom really.

I went for the Tamron 2.8 to fill this range as it's not my 'primary' range (I use 70-200 much more) but have been pleased with the Tamron, especially considering its very low price (for example).
 
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scottduffy said:
Guys,

I am wondering if anyone who uses this lens on a cropped body feels it is not wide enough for group shots etc? I was about to buy a 24-70L or a 17-55 IS as my standard zoom but since these lenses keep popping up at decent prices i thought i might get one and see if i like it. It's quite difficult to source a second hand version of either of the 2.8's so i was wondering if you think i'll be happy enough with the 24-105L.

Regards

Scott
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I have the 24-105 on a 50d and it is a great lens. However I often end up using a 12-24 when space is limited. But for me the extra range and build quality won me over. It is a fab lens and for most the work I reckon I could get away with it, it's just easier when you have the option. If I could only have the 24-105 or the 17-55 I would still make the same choice but there are others that would disagree so it just depends on what is right for you and if you will go FF in the future.
 
I bought the 24-105 for use on my 5D, but I have also used it on my 50D with no complaints - the sharpness and colour reproduction make up for the reduction in width.

For group shots I've not encountered any problems at all - yes it is notably longer than my 17-85, but it's still plenty wide enough.

Hope this helps
 
I am not quite sure if i do need a f2.8 zoom. What i do know is that i need a high quality standard zoom. Most of the shots i take are indoor portraits and with the lights i have just purchased i know the f2.8 wont make much difference. I was wondering for outside portraits will the bokeh of the 24-105L be up to the job or will i be left wanting f2.8.

I am thinking i might give the f4L a go just now as they seem to hold their value and if i decide i need/want f2.8 i could just keep an eye out for one when the time comes and sell the f4L.
 
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i used a sigma 24-70 pre buying my 17-55mm - its deffo not wide enough without getting quite a distance between you and your subject.
17-55mm is your best bet on a crop. 24-105 aint quite as high reso as the 17-55.
 
There really are no second hand 17-55 IS lenses for sale right now and i can't bring myself to pay £700/£800 + for one when i know one will pop up second hand for - £600 as soon as i buy.
 
I use a 24-105 with my 7D but I change a fair bit to the 10-22. I haven't gone for the 17-55 because it just isn't wide enough :lol:

If you don't like changing lenses then I'd go for the 17-55 f2.8 or even a 15-85
 
StevenFullerton said:
i used a sigma 24-70 pre buying my 17-55mm - its deffo not wide enough without getting quite a distance between you and your subject.
17-55mm is your best bet on a crop. 24-105 aint quite as high reso as the 17-55.
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I tried the 24-105 out on my works 500D and it just lost the wide factor completely, on the other hand I loved the 70-200 on it! The 10-22mm would be a nice addition for landscapes though.

f/4 is enough for decent bokeh and most importantly it is sharp wide open too.

However, I like the 18-55 kit length range on the 500D so if it were me I'd get the 17-55 f/2.8.

Why not hire them for a few weeks?
 
Ive hired the 17-55 IS before and i liked it but i don't want to spend a few bob hiring another lens when i could put it toward my new lens.
 
The 24-105 is about 38mm on a 1.6 crop. Mine came as a package with my 5D mkII when I first bought it. But then I changed to the 7D, I still use it. I find it wide enough for my style as I do mainly groups/portraits/candids, people mainly. It is mainly a back up lens for me, as I prefer the longer lenses.
 
Hi Steve,

The internal dust problem seems to crop a lot with this lens but i thought a filter stopped this. I would be a bit worried about paying £600 for a lens with internal dust in it. I will have a think about it.
 
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There isn't that much dust to be honest but there is some. It's nowhere as bad as some you see on the web. Frankly my 50/1.8 has more dust in it.

A filter is supposed to reduce it but I think dust still sucks in the lens through the pistoning action of the barrel.
 
I am always a bit wary about buying from ebay. I will have a look though. Cheers guys.
 
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