24 f2.8 IS lens - initial photos

Good morning,

I have recently purchased this lens, after a significant drop in price compared to the initial asking price. This a very good lens optically, much better than the old 24mm lens it replaces. The IS is a good option for those occasions where one wants to travel lighter and without a tripod, but still be able to take a landscape shot at dawn or dusk. It really makes the lens more versatile.

As part of my usual routine of "lens testing" I go before sunrise to a beach near my home, and make some shots. These are some photos from the session, with a few long exposures using a 900X ND filter.

The lens shows a small amount of barrel distortion, and a small amount of CA in extreme backlit conditions (e.g. lamp posts against the sunrise in some of my shots). These defects can be easily corrected in one-click button options in LR.

All in all, I am very happy with this little 24mm lens. Perfect companion for my 6D, together they make a very high quality but light landscape kit.

Regards.

Pre-dawn shot.

Elusive moon.

Tidal motion.

B&W beach.

Golden light.

biza43

Nice photos with your 24mm f/2.8 IS; thanks for sharing.  Would you say the lens is fairly sharp edge to edge across the frame?  I am considering this prime lens for landscapes on my 5D and for general use on my Sl1.

Wide open, the edges and corners of the frame are not as sharp as the centre, as normal and expected. However, since the centre at f2.8 is already very sharp, the edges and corners only trail it for a small amount.

Between f5.6 and f11, the corners and edges "catch up" with centre sharpness, and the overall field of view is extremely sharp.

I also like the contrast and colour rendition of the lens.

Thank-you biza43--good information!

biza43 wrote:

Good morning,

I have recently purchased this lens, after a significant drop in price compared to the initial asking price. This a very good lens optically, much better than the old 24mm lens it replaces. The IS is a good option for those occasions where one wants to travel lighter and without a tripod, but still be able to take a landscape shot at dawn or dusk. It really makes the lens more versatile.

As part of my usual routine of "lens testing" I go before sunrise to a beach near my home, and make some shots. These are some photos from the session, with a few long exposures using a 900X ND filter.

The lens shows a small amount of barrel distortion, and a small amount of CA in extreme backlit conditions (e.g. lamp posts against the sunrise in some of my shots). These defects can be easily corrected in one-click button options in LR.

All in all, I am very happy with this little 24mm lens. Perfect companion for my 6D, together they make a very high quality but light landscape kit.

Regards.

Pre-dawn shot.

Elusive moon.

Tidal motion.

B&W beach.

Golden light.

Hi Paulo!!

I'm portuguese and I'm decided to buy this lens too.

May you tell us where did you buy yours? Because there's a downprice at Fnac and I find it suspicious because it seams very cheap, comparing with amazon.

I have a 7D and just want a small and light lens to use when traveling and paring it with my pancake 40mm will be a "must have". These 2 should be fine for me.

Nice work you have!!

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www.fotokri.com

I bought it in Amazon.de

biza43 wrote:

I bought it in Amazon.de

Thanks!!

May you show us more photos taken with it??

I'm very interested in this lens and your photos are stunning!