Canon 18-35mm EF-S (part of XTi kit)?

>> I see that the 18-35mm EF-S lens is only $100. I'm thinking of
>> getting an XTi and using my existing EF lenses (35-135 IS and 100-300
>> IS) with it, but I'd be left without anything wider than 56mm equiv.
>>
>> For $100, is the 18-35mm a reasonable soultion? Is lens offered at
>> $100 because Canon has to offer a kit? Or is it really that bad?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -Joel
>
> i think that would be 18-55 and not 18-35...?


I have the XTi with the 18-55 . but I cannot pass judgement as it's my
first SLRd. I'm more than pleased with the results.

DAVE
Bristol
UK
 >> Stay informed about: Canon 18-35mm EF-S (part of XTi kit)? 

"Dr. Joel M. Hoffman" <joel DeleteThis @exc.com> wrote in message
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>
> I see that the 18-35mm EF-S lens is only $100. I'm thinking of
> getting an XTi and using my existing EF lenses (35-135 IS and 100-300
> IS) with it, but I'd be left without anything wider than 56mm equiv.
>
> For $100, is the 18-35mm a reasonable soultion? Is lens offered at
> $100 because Canon has to offer a kit? Or is it really that bad?

Given what you already have, I'd say skip it. I have one and never use it.

Is it terrible? No. Is it good? No. Is it useable? Yes.
 >> Stay informed about: Canon 18-35mm EF-S (part of XTi kit)? 

"Dr. Joel M. Hoffman" <joel DeleteThis @exc.com> skrev i melding
news:S2P_g.98$8h1.97@newsfe12.lga...
>
> I see that the 18-35mm EF-S lens is only $100. I'm thinking of
> getting an XTi and using my existing EF lenses (35-135 IS and 100-300
> IS) with it, but I'd be left without anything wider than 56mm equiv.
>
> For $100, is the 18-35mm a reasonable soultion? Is lens offered at
> $100 because Canon has to offer a kit? Or is it really that bad?
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Joel
>

Get a used one, they go for a pittance on ebay. You could even get a USM one
if you feel like it, for faster and quieter focusing (USM is a bit of
overkill for this particular piece of glass, though, pearls before swine and
all that). The 18-55 is pretty unimpressive as lenses go, but they are far
and away the cheapest way of getting a semi-useful wide angle on a Canon and
stopped down far enough even a soda-bottle bottom will get good sharp
pictures. A 17-40 f/4 L for example is waaay better than the 18-55, but also
waaaaay more expensive.
 >> Stay informed about: Canon 18-35mm EF-S (part of XTi kit)? 

In article <65695$453be635$54d1d9ec$2689@news.chello.no>,
ssanneru.DeleteThis@chello.no says...
> >
> > For $100, is the 18-35mm a reasonable soultion? Is lens offered at
> > $100 because Canon has to offer a kit? Or is it really that bad?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > -Joel
> >
>
> Get a used one, they go for a pittance on ebay. The 18-55 is pretty unimpressive as lenses go, but they are far
> and away the cheapest way of getting a semi-useful wide angle on a Canon and
> stopped down far enough even a soda-bottle bottom will get good sharp
> pictures. A 17-40 f/4 L for example is waaay better than the 18-55, but also
> waaaaay more expensive.
>
Pretty much exactly what I was going to say..

Well put.
>
>
T.
 >> Stay informed about: Canon 18-35mm EF-S (part of XTi kit)? 

>> > For $100, is the 18-35mm a reasonable soultion? Is lens offered at
>> > $100 because Canon has to offer a kit? Or is it really that bad?
>> >
>> Get a used one, they go for a pittance on ebay. The 18-55 is pretty

Looks like used they're going for $70, plus shipping. Hardly seems
worth it if I can get a new one will full warranty for $100. The
question is whether it's good enough to keep on the camera if all I
need is web shots or 4x6's. How will it compare, say, to a high-end
P&S?

-Joel
 >> Stay informed about: Canon 18-35mm EF-S (part of XTi kit)?