toptrainer Loc: Wellington

I have a Canon 80D, Sigma 70-200 2.8, Sigma 17-10 2.8, and a Canon 50mm 1.8. I have wanted to buy a nice in-between lens and a 24-105mm presented itself to me at a price tag of $460.00 brand new. I shoot small weddings and events and wanted a good L lens to use for such opportunities. What do you thing about that lens and what would be any downfalls if any with this lens? I don't think I could pass up that price.

gym Loc: Athens, Georgia

Is it a grey market lens? If so, you should read up on the pros and cons of such a purchase.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

The downfalls are no IS and 24 is not very wide on crop frame.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

I'm sorry, it DOES have IS ....!

toptrainer Loc: Wellington

I don't quite understand what a great market purchase is.

toptrainer Loc: Wellington

Grey market.

toptrainer Loc: Wellington

Yes it does.

paccmps

I personally have and use this lens for the greater amount of my photography . I am just a hobby person but have many sharp images ! I was concerned about the f 4.o to start with but the IS makes it great !

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

I have that lens. The price you mentioned means it is most likely GREY MARKET. Google Grey Market to better understand the value.

If budget is a restraint look to Refurbished from Canon Direct or the ABC.

https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/ef-24-105mm-f-4l-is-usm-refurbished

Current price 799 USD but on promotions as low as 5-6 Hundred.

On a APS-C lens I prefer a wider zoom, but that is just me. While I have the 24-105 for my 6D, I have a 15-85 and 18-135 EFs.

J. R.

toptrainer Loc: Wellington

This is a lens from my work, I just have a great boss. It is brand new in a box.

anotherview Loc: California

Agree, in part. The lens marking shows IS.

With this focal length, you can do general photography, which probably accounts for 95 percent of all photography.

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

Top, jump on it like fleas on a dog. If it is not Grey Market. Get the serieal number and call Canon and make sure it is not. Warranty is not transferable.

J. R.

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

It's a great deal, buy it you won't be sorry. Lists for about $1000 at Adorama or B&H, about $625 on Grey Market, and about $500 average used price.

anotherview Loc: California

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

This is an excellent all around lens and one of the most popular as a general "walk-around" lens. As an L series, the quality is excellent and it is quite sharp. I have this lens, and on a FF body, it's extremely versatile - from wide to short tele, and the IS is very effective. probably on my camera as much as all my other lenses combined. Here are the downsides: first, on a crop body, the widest setting is not especially wide (but you have that covered with the Sigma). Second, there is a known ribbon cable issue as the lens ages on some copies, and the repair is $200-300. Third, even though the cost is coming down because the MKII version is now available, the price you're quoting for a new, not used, copy is too low, which tends to indicate it's a grey market lens. That may or may not matter to you, but it essentially means that Canon USA will not honor the warranty. You may be able to get warranty work if you mail it to its country of origin. If you want to be sure, ask for the S/N prior to purchase and check it with Canon support. In short, great lens, especially since you have wider focal lengths covered, but the price is suspiciously low since used copies of this lens are selling for $500-600.