EF 11-24 F/4L

[doodah]

Personally f/4 for ultrawide is enough. There may be occasions when larger apertures are needed but they are far and few between. I will take 11 mm f/4 any day over 14 mm f/2.8.

Once this ultrawide lens is released, Canon ought to focus on getting their imaging sensors and mirrorless line-up straightened out. Do they even know they are bleeding badly in the shrinking camera market because of the latter 2 factors?

 

[Andreq]

I've been hearing quite a lot of this.... Sony's dynamic range being better than Canon's. In fact, I have also heard many photographers (some are professionals) had no doubts in dumping their Canon system and jumping to Sony. Much lighter, smaller, better dynamic range, I think they can't ask for more.

But does anyone have a side by side comparison between Sony's and Canon's images? I tried to google but they only commented on it and there isn't any image comparison between the 2 brands.

I've tried some Sony cameras recently, including the A7. For handling and built quality, I still prefer Canon. Sony's body feels very plastic and the menu is Urgh. Canon also has a lot of lenses (too many actually, while their camera body performance is not keeping up with the competition) more than Sony to choose from. Though honestly, unless you're a professional needing specialized lenses, many times we buy lenses we hardly use or it's a luxury to play with.

whilst i agree with you on the quality of canon lenses, for me particularly the newer releases and the longer range tele lenses, canon still needs to do more work on their sensor tech.... the 1DX sensor, whilst is the best in terms of performance in all the canon cameras, really can't be compared to the Sony sensors in the A7/R/S/II cameras, or those sony sensors currently being used in Nikon bodies...

when images are properly exposed, the canon sensors are good, brilliant colors, love them... but when you are shooting landscapes or scenes with big dynamic range, that is where the canon sensor tech falls short... even the 1DX. I've owned the 1DIV, 1DX myself, and edited the raw files myself. the results simply can't be compared to the latest sony sensors....

i do hope the 5DIV or next 1D replacement will have sensors that are at least on par with the Sonys....

 

[SilentSeth]

Some of the bros & sis here own both.. Perhaps you can check with them.

Sony sensors have better DR on lower ISO range. On higher ISO, the difference starts to diminish. Well, at least this is what DxO graphs said.

Anw, don't think too much about it. This thread is about Canon 11-24 EF lens anyway

I've been hearing quite a lot of this.... Sony's dynamic range being better than Canon's. In fact, I have also heard many photographers (some are professionals) had no doubts in dumping their Canon system and jumping to Sony. Much lighter, smaller, better dynamic range, I think they can't ask for more.

But does anyone have a side by side comparison between Sony's and Canon's images? I tried to google but they only commented on it and there isn't any image comparison between the 2 brands.

I've tried some Sony cameras recently, including the A7. For handling and built quality, I still prefer Canon. Sony's body feels very plastic and the menu is Urgh. Canon also has a lot of lenses (too many actually, while their camera body performance is not keeping up with the competition) more than Sony to choose from. Though honestly, unless you're a professional needing specialized lenses, many times we buy lenses we hardly use or it's a luxury to play with.

 

[Andreq]

Ha.. Ok hope some can share here the comparison if they have.

Pardon me for digressing... pls stick to the 11-24mm discussion if there are any updates.

Some of the bros & sis here own both.. Perhaps you can check with them.

Sony sensors have better DR on lower ISO range. On higher ISO, the difference starts to diminish. Well, at least this is what DxO graphs said.

Anw, don't think too much about it. This thread is about Canon 11-24 EF lens anyway

 

[raydio]

Pricing for the EF11-24 to be US$3400 when announced.

 

[SkyStrike]

Pricing for the EF11-24 to be US$3400 when announced.

There also a possibility that it's 2999 usd too...

 

[lchoong78]

The len is it confirmed? I thought it is still a rumours?

 

[raydio]

The len is it confirmed? I thought it is still a rumours?

Still a rumour... for now.

 

[foreverlate]

how will 11mm look like? is tat even uwa or fish eye

 

[raydio]

Well I guess after the introduction of this lens the only advantage that the venerable Sigma 12-24 will have left... is price.

Being only 1/3 the price it will still be a big advantage especially for hobbyists.

 

[CamInit]

how will 11mm look like? is tat even uwa or fish eye

Filename says 11-16 on full frame so I presume it's the Tokina 11-16mm lens. Proper EF 11mm should look similar to the last shot without the mechanical vignetting.
Comparing to the clouds at 16mm you can see how much more dramatic the difference 5mm makes.

 

[raydio]

Comparing to the clouds at 16mm you can see how much more dramatic the difference 5mm makes.

Yes, a 1mm difference on the extreme wide end makes a far bigger impact than a 1mm difference on the extreme tele end.

 

[foreverlate]

Filename says 11-16 on full frame so I presume it's the Tokina 11-16mm lens. Proper EF 11mm should look similar to the last shot without the mechanical vignetting.
Comparing to the clouds at 16mm you can see how much more dramatic the difference 5mm makes.

wow seriously ? lucky i haven get 16-35 f4

 

[raydio]

The lens is now official...

"It is scheduled to be available in late February 2015 for an estimated retail price of US$2,999.00."

SkyStrike... you were right with the price!

 

[SkyStrike]

The lens is now official...

"It is scheduled to be available in late February 2015 for an estimated retail price of US$2,999.00."

SkyStrike... you were right with the price!

But my pocket are full of holes already.

 

[Nehalem]

US$ 2,999
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_11_24mm_f_4l_usm

 

[weixing]

Hi,
Here is the video taken with it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI_gHK5hqnE

Look amazing...

Have a nice dya.

 

[CamInit]

Hi,
Here is the video taken with it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI_gHK5hqnE

Look amazing...

Have a nice dya.

Interesting choice of location they choose to showcase at 11mm. Was hoping to see more city-scapes actually.

17sec mark is the most important part for me, at 11mm:
Horizontal 117º 10'
Diagonal 126º 05'
Vertical 95º 00'

Compared to the 8-15L fisheye at 15mm (ref from TDP):
Horizontal 142º
Diagonal 175º 30'
Vertical 91º 46'

Vertical angle of view the 11-24 at 11mm actually beats the 8-15 fisheye at 15mm!?!
Wow! This potentially opens up possibilities that avoids the fisheye distortion.
:bigeyes:

 

[Jedi]

With such a heavy price tag, easily more than $3,000 locally, I wonder how many people would buy it.

Comparing to Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 which is under $2,000, I do not find that it is justifiable for Canon's pricing.

Upcoming Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC may be a better choice given it is half of Canon counterpart.

 

[raydio]

With such a heavy price tag, easily more than $3,000 locally, I wonder how many people would buy it.

Comparing to Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 which is under $2,000, I do not find that it is justifiable for Canon's pricing.

Upcoming Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC may be a better choice given it is half of Canon counterpart.

I'm sure that the price will go down by a few hundred dollars over time... but it's still a little pricey for my pocketbook particularly since I don't make a living from photography.

I think I'll stick to my trusty Canon 17-40 and Sigma 12-24 for the time being.