My first L Lens..?

[J H Foto]

I am thinking of 24-100 L to replace my 17-85 IS USM, I will only be able to afford used, any thoughts please.?

[Hereford_EOS]

Re: My first L Lens..?

The Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS lens is a superb lens. However you will lose 7mm off the wide end which is quite a big difference.
Do you use the wide end (17-24mm) ? If yes then stick with what you already have as the 17-85mm is a good lens and only slightly improved by the 15-85mm lens.

[Macro Meister]

Re: My first L Lens..?

I have a 24-105mm and I find it excellent for general use. On my 5DMk2 I find it quite wide enough for landscapes - I can't understand this interest in getting as wide as possible that some people have. On your 60D (I looked in your profile) you might find it a bit tight if you want to do landscapes.

[DrJon]

Re: My first L Lens..?

For a walk-around lens on a APS body I'd probably start with the 15-85 or 17-55 f2.8, the latter is L grade optically but not weather-sealed.

However the 24-105 is a fine choice if either you don't mind not having a wide-angle option on the lens (the 24-105 is not very wide on APS even at the 24mm end) or you might go full-frame sometime soon.

[F.S.P.]

Re: My first L Lens..?

The 24-105mm L IS len is a very very good lens either on my 7D or 5D MkII .

[J H Foto]

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Changed my mind now, I will stick with what I have for a while, thanks for the advice........

[Bawbee]

Re: My first L Lens..?

Changed my mind now, I will stick with what I have for a while........

As you usually do

[J H Foto]

Re: My first L Lens..?

Too right...............

[Hereford_EOS]

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Changed my mind now, I will stick with what I have for a while, thanks for the advice........

I think that is a wise decision.

[Nathaniel]

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Bodger, it is always wise to do a U turn in photographic matters, unlike in politics.

[J H Foto]

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Ta..........................

[colin C]

Re: My first L Lens..?

Bodger, it is always wise to do a U turn in photographic matters, unlike in politics.

No way, make a firm decision on what you want and go for it.

Colin

[John27]

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No way, make a firm decision on what you want and go for it.

Colin

Thats what I do, before my wife finds out lol

John

[hhcanon]

Re: My first L Lens..?

Thats what I do, before my wife finds out lol

John

I bought a 24-105 from Kerso and never regretted it...OK, it has its limitations, but is a fantastic all-rounder

I should add - I had it delivered to a different address!

[Sandra]

Re: My first L Lens..?

I went from the 17-85 to 24-105L, and what you loose on the wide end you gain more on the long. It's a lovely lens, and I'm sure you'd notice the difference in quality