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Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 USM L - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
Canon EOS (APS-C)
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Sample Shots
Ok, finally here're some sample shots taken with the EOS 1D (converted RAWs).
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the full-size
images are supplied in JPEG2000 format. You should be able to display the images in most modern imaging
applications such as Photoshop. This is a measurement to limit the bandwidth which is a scarce resource.
If you prefer to watch the full-size samples in your Internet Explorer browser you may try the
JPEG2000 ActiveX Control (Windows) plug-in.
I've checked out a few plug-ins for Mozilla/Opera but haven't really found a good one. Firefox will
open IE if you install the ActiveX Control above.
The Canon EOS 1D shots kindly provided by Markus Stamm!
| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
EOS 1D |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
24mm
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| Exposure Data: |
f/1.4 @ 1/80s |
| Size |
1615x2465 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
EOS 1D |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
24.0mm
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| Exposure Data: |
f/2.0 @ 1/25s |
| Size |
2492x1657 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
EOS 350D |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
24mm
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| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/640s |
| Size |
2312x3472 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
EOS 350D |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
24.0mm
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| Exposure Data: |
f/10.0 @ 1/500s |
| Size |
2312x3472 |
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Verdict
The Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 USM L left some mixed feelings during the tests.
The peak performance is about the best that I've seen at this focal length but it is reached
late (f/8). The center quality is surely very impressive throughout the tested aperture
range but this isn't quite as true for the borders which are soft at f/1.4 and the quality
only increases slowly towards medium aperture settings. The distortion and CA
figures are acceptable for such a lens but vignetting is way too pronounced on an APS-C
DSLR even though the problem is only visible at f/1.4. The build quality is typical
for a Canon L grade lens - simply superb.
If you're looking for a high performance lens the EF 24mm f/1.4 USM L may be
an option but if you don´t need an ultra-large aperture it seems pointless to invest a
magnitude more here.
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