Canon 24-105mm f4 IS L USM Lens

• Pippatee

  Member

  January 2, 2007 at 5:27 pm

  Hi All,

  I was contemplating getting the Canon 24-105mm f4 IS L USM Lens for my 400d and was wondering if anyone has used this lens before?

  I take a lot of portraits of the kids but like the wider end too for landscapes and stuff…

  Also, I bought my camera from Digital Rev in Hong Kong and am tempted to get the lens there too…they are cheap and highly professional…I was wondering if anyone has any “Nightmares” about them?
  Mark

  Keymaster

  January 2, 2007 at 5:29 pm

  Can’t comment on the lens, but I used Digital Rev aka HKSupplies (I believe) before
  Xmas – 3 times and had no issues. Will go again in a few weeks for a Nikon 12-24mm.
  neilmcshane

  Participant

  January 2, 2007 at 8:24 pm

  Don’t forget about the conversion factor (1.6X).
  This lens on the Canon 400D will be a 38-165mm
  carl

  Participant

  January 4, 2007 at 1:36 am

  I know that this lens’s reputation is second to none so I have to ask you do you have a wideangle? If so the 28-135 IS might be a cheaper alternative. Its not as wide, its not as bright, its not as good in the IS department, its not quite as sharp, it doesnt have L construction, its not as contrasty and it doesnt come with a hood but it is a whole lot cheaper.

  Carlos.
  Pippatee

  Member

  January 4, 2007 at 4:28 pm

  Thanks all…mmmm…definitely food for thought….