vhopf's reviews

  • Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

    9 out of 10 points and recommended
    Range, weight, size optical performance
    Price

    I have taken only about 500 photos yet using a 5D, but I am very happy about the result. Since I hardly ever take photos directly into the sun I can't see the much discussed problem. The lens is vey sharp over the whole range the bukeh is rather nice. On both ends ther is vignetting and distortion, but most of my other zooms show this more or less. It can be anyway corrected with PTlens

    reviewed October 20th, 2005 (purchased for $1,300)
  • Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

    9 out of 10 points and recommended
    Small, light great range good performance
    Price

    This is the lens I use most of the time when I am travelling. The range and weight and size are unbeatable. The photos need some sharpening but if photos are not sharp then it is mostly my fault. I was cocerned about the optical performance on a FF like the 5D but I do not see much difference compared to the 20D.I had a problem with the 2 front parts of the zoom coming badly loose, but it was fixed under warranty by Canon. Overall a clear keeper for me.

    reviewed October 20th, 2005 (purchased for $1,150)