Canon 24-105mm f4 is the only lens you need.

The Canon 24-105mm f4 might be your only lens. This is one of the age-old questions that has been debated forever. The reality is that there is no one correct answer to the question, but with my twenty years of experience, I have formed a pretty clear opinion on the question. Before I get into it, thank you for reading my blogs and participating in this website. I want you to know that I am a real person and I take the time to write these blogs for you. All my opinions are just that, my opinions. As a reminder, all the links in my blog are affiliate links, which pay me a tiny commission, which helps me keep this website going forward. If you find anything of value, please leave us a comment to say thank you for our efforts.

When I first started in photography, I, too, asked which lens was best for someone just starting, and to be honest, it was pretty overwhelming. As many new photographers find out rather quickly, the choices are infinite. Get a zoom, and make sure it has a wide aperture. If you are shooting landscapes, you will need a wide lens. In low light, well, you will need a prime lens. I still get a headache explaining the different use cases for selecting the correct lens. That is part of the problem when you are still new at this. I almost always point people to the Canon 24-105mm len. The quick answer to this is simply because it is so versatile. It is also reasonably priced, even for the new guys and girls just starting. The f4 aperture is also no slouch and a big improvement over any kit lens that originally came with your camera. It has a proper zoom range, which is always helpful in most situations. This comes into play when you shoot events such as weddings. It can help because you don’t need to change lenses to get different perspectives.

The lens is also well-made and weather-sealed, making it a good choice when you're unsure what the weather will be like. The other feature that I feel makes this lens a good choice is the in-lens image stabilization, which comes in handy in many low-light situations. It also has a standard 77mm filter thread that opens the door to all filters you may use in the field. The lens is made of plastic but not the cheap stuff, rather a very rigid and scuff-resisted type with a nice fine texture to beat. It feels good in the hands, and it is just large enough to give your camera a good natural balance when mounted on a tripod or just handheld. It also features a zoom lock mechanism to help with len creep when you are out and about taking photos. The mount itself is, in fact, metal, making it very sturdy and reliable for years of use.

If you still are not convinced that you should have a copy of the Canon 24-105mm f4, you should know that I own four copies of the lens and use them on different cameras and video cameras in my working setup. It is not perfect, but it sits right below the top of the Canon L series lenses, some of the best lenses available. Thanks again for reading my blog, and you can get your copy of the lens from my friends over at eBay or Adorama


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