canon lens: It seems that the only way to purchase a canon 5DMKIII without waiting a couple of months is to get a kit with a EF24-105L f4 IS lens , Does anyone here have any knowledge...

gekko11 Loc: Las Cruces NM

It seems that the only way to purchase a canon 5DMKIII without waiting a couple of months is to get a kit with a EF24-105L f4 IS lens , Does anyone here have any knowledge or thoughts on this lens?
I really appreciate the depth and range of knowledge on this forum.

grassroots

as long as it is a sharp copy it is a great lens

Bruce with a Canon Loc: Islip

aint got one, but have used one a friend loanded me.
Great lens, true gold.
now I want one

birdpix Loc: South East Pennsylvania

It's a great lens. I own one. Much more than a kit lens.

travlnman46 Loc: Yakima WA

gekko11 wrote:

It seems that the only way to purchase a canon 5DMKIII without waiting a couple of months is to get a kit with a EF24-105L f4 IS lens , Does anyone here have any knowledge or thoughts on this lens?
I really appreciate the depth and range of knowledge on this forum.

Hi gekko11: Here is a great website that covers all of Canons lenses, it breaks them down as to quality and usage. The "L" series lens is the top quality lens that Canon offers. http://photonotes.org/articles/beginner-faq/lenses.html Hope this helps

Millismote Loc: Massachusetts

gekko11 wrote:

It seems that the only way to purchase a canon 5DMKIII without waiting a couple of months is to get a kit with a EF24-105L f4 IS lens , Does anyone here have any knowledge or thoughts on this lens?

I own the 24-105 F4 L IS lens, very sharp and well built. had it for over two years and no problems.

Swamp Gator Loc: Coastal South Carolina

That may be sold as part of a kit, but that lens is far from what is normally considered a 'kit lens'.
It is a great lens with top quality optics.
Besides, I think you actually get a break on the price by buying it together with the camera rather then seperate.
I'd jump on it personally.

02Nomad Loc: Catonsville, MD

Have it, love it. A bit heavy, but the results are worth it.

mdorn Loc: Portland, OR

gekko11 wrote:

It seems that the only way to purchase a canon 5DMKIII without waiting a couple of months is to get a kit with a EF24-105L f4 IS lens , Does anyone here have any knowledge or thoughts on this lens?
I really appreciate the depth and range of knowledge on this forum.

Great lens.

pdwoodswood Loc: Lewisville, NC

gekko11 wrote:

It seems that the only way to purchase a canon 5DMKIII without waiting a couple of months is to get a kit with a EF24-105L f4 IS lens , Does anyone here have any knowledge or thoughts on this lens?
I really appreciate the depth and range of knowledge on this forum.

If it is L glass, photos will be excellent....24-105 is a nice range too.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

That's the lens a friend of mine used to take images of the Silverback Mountain Gurillas in Africa. They are awesome images and he used this lens even though he had more expensive lenses to choose from in his bag. If I can find a good pre owned 24-105mm f4L lens for the right price I will buy it.

WLFreemanJr

I agree with Birdpix I own one and use it 98% of the time very sharp if you wait you will probably end up buying it anyway thats what happen to me. I own the Mark II would love to have the III but my pocket isn't that deep now.

the f/stops here Loc: New Mexico

gekko11, I think the answers you have gotten from those that use the 24-105 are all positive. I use the 24-105 and find it one of my favorite lenses. I've used a test model of the MkIII and I know you will be satisfied ... I was! I buy all my lenses, except those on loan, new and would only consider USA imported lenses and NEVER gray stock. Best of luck, J. Goffe

Remember the f/stops here!

pdwoodswood Loc: Lewisville, NC

grassroots wrote:

as long as it is a sharp copy it is a great lens

I have read the term "sharp copy" a number of times. Is the L lens or other high end lens that variable in quality, sharpness, contrast, etc.??

Rich Maher Loc: Sonoma County, CA

I have had the 24-105 lens for about 3 years now. It is an outstanding lens and it is my walkaround lens. Always mounted on my 7D.