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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM for cropped-frame bodies Gordon Laing, March 2008
   
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Canon Speedlite 580EX II
Canon EF 24-105mm video tour for cropped-frame APS-C bodies

We're pleased to present a short video tour of the Canon EF 24-105mm lens, demonstrated on a Canon EOS 400D / XTi body. There's no need to download any new software - just press the play button in the middle of the screen below and wait for the video to start; you may need to press the button twice. The quality and any delay before playing may vary depending on your internet connection.

 




Canon EF 24-105mm video - portrait Canon EF 24-105mm video - USM motor Canon EF 24-105mm video - coverage




When bought for a cropped-frame body


Good points

Canon 'L' build and mechanical quality.
Effective IS and quick USM focusing.
Polariser-friendly internal focusing.
Compatible with full-frame bodies.


Bad points

Lacking wide-angle on cropped bodies.
Relatively expensive.
Fringing visible even on cropped-frame.
Less compelling if you're not going full-frame.






Scores

(relative to other zooms)
 

Build quality:
Optical quality:
Specification:
Value:

Overall:

22 / 25
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15 / 25

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