Canon EOS-350D / Digital Rebel XT
Using Canon
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM |
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Canon EOS-5D
Using
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM |
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17-85mm EF-S at 17mm f4 |
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17-85mm EF-S at 85mm f5.6 |
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24-105mm EF at 24mm f4 |
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24-105mm EF at 105mm f4 |
Canon EOS 350D with 17-85mm vs Canon EOS 5D with 24-105mm macro
| To compare the macro capabilities of the Canon 350D / XT with the EF-S 17-85mm against the Canon 5D with the EF 24-105mm, we photographed
a custom chart at a focal length and distance which
delivered the maximum possible reproduction.
The dark lines are 10mm apart and the result is not cropped. Smaller areas
are preferred in this test. |
Canon EOS-350D / Digital Rebel XT
Using Canon
EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM |
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Canon EOS-5D
Using
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM |
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17-85mm EF-S at 85mm f8
Max area of 104x70mm at 17cm |
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24-105mm EF at 105mm f8
Max area of 154x104mm |
| You don't need to look at the figures to see the EF-S 17-85mm is capable of greater macro reproductions than the EF 24-105mm, but to be fair neither lens can be described as great for close-ups. Indeed the budget EF-S 18-55mm kit lens bundled with the 350D / XT is capable of much better macro results - see our 400D / XTi lens group test for examples. Ultimately if you're really into close-ups with either camera, you should look into buying extension tubes or a dedicated macro lens. |
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