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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

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This is not one of those glamour lenses you read about on photonet. You know, the type that causes a feeding frenzy on the forums among those who must have the Big New Thing. It doesn't have a red stripe or exotic optics. It... See more » This is not one of those glamour lenses you read about on photonet. You know, the type that causes a feeding frenzy on the forums among those who must have the Big New Thing. It doesn't have a red stripe or exotic optics. It doesn't zoom. It doesn't attract a crowd when you use it. The reviewers don't get glassy-eyed and wax poetic about it. Far from it. Usually, the less knowledgeable put it down because it's an old design that pre-dates the Ultrasonic autofocus motors Canon has been using for several years and the widest aperture is only f/2.8. Besides, it's not an L-series lens and everyone knows that's the ultimate. Okay. If you must have the hottest new stuff and your camera gear is more for show and bragging rights, this lens ain't for you. However, if all you really want to do is take good pictures, you really should consider this lens. The autofocus is fast and accurate albeit not silent and you do have to use the slider switch to turn it off if you intend to manual focus it. It might have a bit more vignetting wide open than you like (but I've got to wonder how often the vignetting really is an issue...maybe if you shoot only photos of a clear blue sky or blank white walls...?). It is sharp, however. It is small and it is well made. The lens barrel and focus ring are plastic but the lens mount is metal, the elements are glass and the lens feels solid. If f/2.8 is good enough for an L-series zoom.... I've always found the 24mm focal length to be most useful. A 20/21mm is a little harder to handle. A 28mm often just isn't quite wide enough. When I used manual focus Nikons, I actually wore out two 24mm Nikkors due to heavy professional use. I like my 24mm lenses. I also like equipment that performs well and doesn't weigh a ton. I'm not into the glamour factor and the only thing I want to impress others is the photographs I take, not the equipment I use. If you're that kind of photographer and you use Canon EOS equipment, you'll probably find the 24/2.8 to be very useful. Comment | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) See less »

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