Bokeh Test Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM and EF 70-200mm f/4L USM: Cherry Blossoms at Tisdall Park in Vancouver BC 07-08Mar2010
Given the 105mm focal length of Canon's EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, it is quite possible to generate pleasing bokeh and obtain good subject isolation, this despite the maximum f/4 aperture. The above bokeh examples do not represent a tightly controlled test, but are instructive. Note that the 24-105mm photo was taken at f/5.6, and the 70-200mm at f/5.0, meaning that even softer background focus could be achieved in both cases. With care, nearly perfect subject isolation (e.g. "silky bokeh") can be achieved with the 24-105mm lens.
Bokeh Test Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM and EF 70-200mm f/4L USM: Cherry Blossoms at Tisdall Park in Vancouver BC 07-08Mar2010
Given the 105mm focal length of Canon's EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, it is quite possible to generate pleasing bokeh and obtain good subject isolation, this despite the maximum f/4 aperture. The above bokeh examples do not represent a tightly controlled test, but are instructive. Note that the 24-105mm photo was taken at f/5.6, and the 70-200mm at f/5.0, meaning that even softer background focus could be achieved in both cases. With care, nearly perfect subject isolation (e.g. "silky bokeh") can be achieved with the 24-105mm lens.