Canon 24-105mm Lens $926 AR/AC YMMV @Dell Home, Canon Rebate $300 for 5D $100 for Rebel XT and more April 1 - July 15

Maxie said: Green for you. Finally I can get the 50mm f/1.4. From Amazon.

If you want IS, why not get the 70-200 f/2.8L?

because you are looking at close to 2 grand

what good timing and I just got my rebate check from the last go around... too bad I had to use it to pay bills...

Green for the OP, although I do not need any more lens since I've already owned 17-40mm f/4L, 70-200mm f/2.8L, and 24-70mm f/2.8L. Anyone can recommend me another?

tazmania99 said: Green for the OP, although I do not need any more lens since I've already owned 17-40mm f/4L, 70-200mm f/2.8L, and 24-70mm f/2.8L. Anyone can recommend me another?

There's always the 100-400mm L series glass. Just because you might need it.

I'd consider getting the 24-105mm if I could sell my 28-135mm lens.

The kit lens isn't that bad for the Digital Rebel. I have the 17-40mm L lens, the 28-135mm lens with IS ($420 or so) and the 70-300mm with IS ($550). They are all pretty good lenses. The L series glass is better, but you will pay for that.

Good choice, but I already own a Canon EF 1.4X II Extender, and Maxie, I do take lots of pics!

Streeterville said: tazmania99 said: There's always the 100-400mm L series glass. Just because you might need it.

Maxie said: Green for you. Finally I can get the 50mm f/1.4. From Amazon.

Why is 24-105mm f/4L so good? Is IS really helpful for 105mm zoom? $1300 seems expensive for an f/4 lens. My 17-40mm f/4L + 70-200mm f/4L will probably just do the same for my rebel XT. If you want IS, why not get the 70-200 f/2.8L?

Because it's one not-so-big lens. And 24mm will be perfect wide angle for full frame camera like 5D that people might upgrade in the future. 17-40mm + 70-200mm/4 is also a good choice though.

dreamlogic said: thanks op, just picked up a 85 f/1.8excellent choice! this is my most used lens. i'm shooting mostly indoor volleyball and basketball w/o a flash. all the other parents complain that their shots don't come out. they're shooting with zooms with larger apertures (3.5 or larger.)

regarding the kit lens: i was gonna sell my kit lens because i bought the canon 17-40 & 50mm prime, but the kit lens is a lot smaller and lighter. i decided to keep the kit lens and use it when i don't want to carry a larger lens or camera bag.

strange is that I've never paid taxes for Rhode Island and now I have to pay $72.

tazmania99 said: Good choice, but I already own a Canon EF 1.4X II Extender

How do you like it? Hows the quality? Ive heard bad things about teleconverters.

Same for Maryland. They just start taxing me beginning this year.

Just scored a 24-105L. I'm surprised the coupon hasn't expired yet.

Thx OP!

youry said: strange is that I've never paid taxes for Rhode Island and now I have to pay $72.

Rubberduckee said: tazmania99 said: Green for the OP, although I do not need any more lens since I've already owned 17-40mm f/4L, 70-200mm f/2.8L, and 24-70mm f/2.8L. Anyone can recommend me another?

Though it's nice to brag and have everyone know how kiasu you are, you could add this to your collection:


EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM (Available in April 2006)

Don't think IS helps a lot at the sorter end.

XxXxX said: Rubberduckee said: tazmania99 said: Green for the OP, although I do not need any more lens since I've already owned 17-40mm f/4L, 70-200mm f/2.8L, and 24-70mm f/2.8L. Anyone can recommend me another?

Though it's nice to brag and have everyone know how kiasu you are, you could add this to your collection:


EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM (Available in April 2006)

Don't think IS helps a lot at the sorter end.

MSRP of about $1150 seems kinda of expensive for a non L lens since the IS is prolly not needed at the shorter end. Having the 17mm wide angle helps because of the 1.6X cropping factor but I think I'll keep my Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens which can be had about $330.

Here's another review from owners

This lens is a hit/miss. With Dell's excellent return and exchange policy, I'll take my chance. Good luck everyone who'll purchase the 24-105L or 24-70L.


bluesloth said: Just jumped in for the 24-105mm lens.

Found a couple good reviews:

Review1
Review2

I'm hoping this will be a lot better than the stock lens that came with my Rebel 300D. Do you think my older camera will do this lens justice? Is it worth upgrading to the Rebel XT or a 20D?

I thank you OP!
(but my bank account doesn't)

Amazon sells EOS 5D for $2969 and NO tax in many states, $45 less if you have A9 rewards.

rpr said: Dell EPP has the Canon EOS 5D for $3,299...way too much.

Where is the best deal on the EOS 5D where the $300 Canon rebate would apply? I assume it needs to be from a Canon authorized dealer?

rpr said: A9 rewards?

Amazon A9 Rewards

Tomli said: Coupon still available is only becuase Dell set their regular price so high. After 15% off, it is still not comparable with other reputable online retailer's price. Not so excited. It would be nice if there is 25% off.

The XT price is really high there compared now to Amazon and a few other places. Dell has that 10 days of savings or whatever its called. Apr 7 is digital camera day. Ive got to wonder if thats going to be a dud or a killer deal with this coupon on the XT.

tazmania99 said: Green for the OP, although I do not need any more lens since I've already owned 17-40mm f/4L, 70-200mm f/2.8L, and 24-70mm f/2.8L. Anyone can recommend me another?

primes... primes... primes... sheee..... i did not tell you that.

How do you get the $1599 price? I don't see anywhere in the checkout process to enter a promo code though

That would be a much better saving. Then I can cancel the Dell home order.

TIA

glhs509 said: ObiWan said: Lens.. Canon 70-200mm IS from Dell Home
$1,959.00 - 15% coupon - $35 off $300 Dell coupon (eBay) = $1630.00
$1630 - ($32.6)2% DPA - ($48.90)3% FatCash - $50 Rebate + $120.xx tax = $1625

Places like B&H has this for $1700 + S/H. So saving of about $100 I am estimating.

FYI: B&H has a special price of $1599 + s/h (~$18) - $50 rebate + 0 tax (assuming outside of NY) = $1567

If it's not posted already, they've had a 'specials' code of PSMAR which still works