Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM review: The ideal standard zoom?
By David Newton - Thursday, February 07, 2013 Lens Review| Introduction | Measurement | Comparisons | Conclusion |
If the price of the f/2.8 version is a barrier, then this new f/4 model, despite its failings in some areas, is actually a good alternative, especially since it adds the benefits of the Image Stabilizer. However, the long-running EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens is also worthy of consideration. The extra focal range from 70mm to 105mm may well prove useful, even if you own a 70-200mm lens, having some overlap means you do not have to switch lens quite so frequently. If budget really is a concern, then it is also worth looking further down the Canon range. Even then often forgotten EF28-105mm f/3.5-4.5USM lens manages a DxOMark score of 17, but for substantially less money because of the lack of an IS motor and the variable aperture.
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Added by ag08025 |
February 16
I do not believe
Most likely incorrect tests.I'll explain why DxO does not provide graphical results of the tests but only their personal considerations.So as another to drive the conclusion
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Added by ag08025 |
February 08
I do not believe
because your tests are so far from reality?
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=823&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=805&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=2 Reply | Read all replies for this comment |
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Added by ageha |
February 10
Re: I do not believeQuote: <div id="linkdxomark">This a comment for <a href="http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Lenses/Camera-Lens-Database/Canon/Canon-EF-24-70mm-F4L-IS-USM">this page on the website</a></div>because your tests are so far from reality? http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=823&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=805&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=2 Maybe sample variation? ;) Reply |
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Added by RIVERAKTRE |
April 05
Re: I do not believe
Interesting point but you have to remember you're not really comparing apples to apples here. The link you provided compares a Canon f/4 VS Sigma f/2.8 which isn't a true apple's to apple's comparison. More like a peach and orange.
DXO Lab tests thousands of lenses under Strict controlled environments, I highly doubt they're fluffing up the test results. PLUS "IF" they were...what are they gaining from doing so? Something to think about. Reply |
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