Lens Dilemma

[Jon]

Well, being a very fortunate person, I appear to be getting a reasonable amount of unexpected money, which has instantly turned my thoughts to glass for the DSLR.  I like to take landscape and architecture, and have a Sigma 10-20 that I like, and I'm fond of my f1.8 50mm.

Was thinking about getting a more "walk around" type lens for the Canon 500D (crop sensor) and I seem to be leaning towards the Canon 24-105 f4 L series lens.

 

Anyone got any thoughts/horror stories/paraise etc - or suggestions for other options?

[bugmeister]

That is one I am thinking of as a future purchase if that's any help

 

Seriously, though, there are some mixed reviews out there so  be prepared to send back a duff copy, but equally there are some extremely satisfied people.

[Phil]

Canon 24-105 f4 L series lens

 

 

It is my everyday lens and I'm more than happy, tack sharp and the focussing is extremely quick and accurate, I use it on my cropped sensor 7D. All my recent stuff was taken using this lens.

 

You already have the wide angle so my advice would be to go for it

[Guest DaveW]

As you say your interest is landscape and architecture:-

 

http://www.cameralabs.com/lenses/lens_buyers_guide/Canon_EF_lenses/Which_wide-angle_lens/Which_Canon_wide-angle_landscape_architecture_lens.shtml

 

[Jon]

Went to the local camera shop at dinner time today, same price as all the national people, so the local independent got my money, Canon 24-105 purchased.  First impressions are all positive - it just feels a cut above.  Tend to use the camera with a battery grip, so the balance is good.  Shall pull the memory card and see what my first go has achieved shortly