Canon 28-135mm IS ?

shepshep1 DeleteThis @excite.com wrote:
> Hi all, I'm looking to buy a lens for general use. I'm interested in
> the Canon 28-135 IS, do any of you use this lens and is it the best
> option in it's price range for that type of zoom?
> Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
> Simon.

That was my all-around lens for about 6 years. I found it exceptionally
useful, and of very good quality. The IS came in very handy for VERY slow
shutter, hand-held shots. On a cropped-sensor DSLR, it is a NICE lens for
anything but very wide angle.

Unless you're ready to shell out for Canon L glass (at 4 times the price), I
think the 28-135 is about the best option for a normal all-around lens.

Mark²

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<shepshep1 DeleteThis @excite.com> wrote in message
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> Hi all, I'm looking to buy a lens for general use. I'm interested in the
> Canon 28-135 IS, do any of you use this lens and is it the best option in
> it's price range for that type of zoom?
> Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
> Simon.

Adorama has this lens on sale for $349.95us for a Canon USA factory
refurbished unit.
http://www.adorama.com/CA28135ISUR.html?searchinfo=canon%20ef%2028-135...item_no

I've had one for about a year and I really like this lens. I find it very
sharp and the focussing is fast and silent, distortions, chromatic
aberations, and vignetting are all low.

If your camera is one of the 1.6 crop units (300D, 350D, 400D, 10D, 20D,
20Da, 30D, D30, D60) then the 28-135 doesn't go wide angle, just from normal
field of view (normal being where the focal length = image diagonal) to
telephoto. If you have an EF-S mount, then keep your 18-55mm as a quick and
light wide angle.

The IS is fantastic, but it does drift over time with this lens. This is
why IS is not recommended for use on a tripod. The problem only shows up
for exposures longer than about 1/10 seconds. At 1/8sec you might be better
to turn off the IS. If you put the camera on a sturdy tripod with the IS
on, then hold the shutter open, you will find the image moves in a slow
ellipse over a period of several seconds. But for normal shutter speeds
from 1/20 and faster, the IS is a tremendous blessing that really improves
the pictures.
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default wrote:
> <shepshep1.DeleteThis@excite.com> wrote in message
> news:g4Blh.2941$696.282@newsfe7-win.ntli.net...
>> Hi all, I'm looking to buy a lens for general use. I'm interested in
>> the Canon 28-135 IS, do any of you use this lens and is it the best
>> option in it's price range for that type of zoom?
>> Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
>> Simon.
>
> Adorama has this lens on sale for $349.95us for a Canon USA factory
> refurbished unit.
> http://www.adorama.com/CA28135ISUR.html?searchinfo=canon%20ef%2028-135...item_no

Pay the extra $40 bucks and get it brand new at Costco...home of the
UNBEATABLE return policy:
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11093554&cm_mmc=Canon...nding-_

Or a shorter version of that link:
http://tinyurl.com/y7w3eb

Or...pay $389 after rebate from B&H.

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Hi Simon,

I used to have this lens..it's excellent, and the IS is a blessing. The only
reason I sold it was to help fund an EF 70-200 f4. I later bought a Tamron
28-70 f2.8. I do regret selling it though...I think it's one of the best
value "walkabout" lenses out there. You won't regret buying it. One thing to
consider though is the fact that it's not a great lens for low light indoors
shots. You may wish to read some reviews such as:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=10&sort=7&thecat=27. I
think that the bestoption is to try one out at the stoe if possible.Good
luck
Cheers,
Paul



<shepshep1.DeleteThis@excite.com> wrote in message
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> Hi all, I'm looking to buy a lens for general use. I'm interested in the
> Canon 28-135 IS, do any of you use this lens and is it the best option in
> it's price range for that type of zoom?
> Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
> Simon.
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Paul Burdett wrote:
> Hi Simon,
You may wish to read some reviews such as:
> http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=10&sort=7&thecat=27.


Last I checked (several days ago) this lens was for sale in the Buy/Sell
forum at FM for a very decent price ($290) with hood & filter.
Cosmetically imperfect. Might be worth taking a look.
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On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:43:40 GMT, "shepshep1@excite.com"
<shepshep1.RemoveThis@excite.com> wrote:

>Hi all, I'm looking to buy a lens for general use. I'm interested in the
>Canon 28-135 IS, do any of you use this lens and is it the best option
>in it's price range for that type of zoom?
>Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
>Simon.

This was my walk-around lens on my Digital Rebel, and remains so on my
30D.
The wide angle end isn't so hot, but otherwise it's a great lens. The
IS works well.
Quality is very good. Focus is fast (for me, anyway).
It isn't an "L" lens, but it isn't far off, either.
As for "best option", that will depend on your own personaly opinion.
It works very well for me, and I've been very happy with it.
--
Bill Funk
replace "g" with "a"
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On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:39:58 -0800, "Mark²" <mjmorgan(lowest even
number here)@cox..net> wrote:

>shepshep1@excite.com wrote:
>> Hi all, I'm looking to buy a lens for general use. I'm interested in
>> the Canon 28-135 IS, do any of you use this lens and is it the best
>> option in it's price range for that type of zoom?
>> Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
>> Simon.
>
>That was my all-around lens for about 6 years. I found it exceptionally
>useful, and of very good quality. The IS came in very handy for VERY slow
>shutter, hand-held shots. On a cropped-sensor DSLR, it is a NICE lens for
>anything but very wide angle.
>
>Unless you're ready to shell out for Canon L glass (at 4 times the price), I
>think the 28-135 is about the best option for a normal all-around lens.

The 24-105mm f4L is a worthy alternative and is highly regarded. It is
expensive but not 4x the cost of the 28-135.

KS
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King Sardon wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:39:58 -0800, "Mark²" <mjmorgan(lowest even
> number here)@cox..net> wrote:
>
>> shepshep1.DeleteThis@excite.com wrote:
>>> Hi all, I'm looking to buy a lens for general use. I'm interested in
>>> the Canon 28-135 IS, do any of you use this lens and is it the best
>>> option in it's price range for that type of zoom?
>>> Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
>>> Simon.
>>
>> That was my all-around lens for about 6 years. I found it
>> exceptionally useful, and of very good quality. The IS came in very
>> handy for VERY slow shutter, hand-held shots. On a cropped-sensor
>> DSLR, it is a NICE lens for anything but very wide angle.
>>
>> Unless you're ready to shell out for Canon L glass (at 4 times the
>> price), I think the 28-135 is about the best option for a normal
>> all-around lens.
>
> The 24-105mm f4L is a worthy alternative and is highly regarded. It is
> expensive but not 4x the cost of the 28-135.
>
> KS

OK...Only three times the cost...
That's the lens I use in place of the 28-135 now (the 24-105 f4 L).

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On Sun, 31 Dec 2006 13:44:10 -0800, "Mark²" <mjmorgan(lowest even
number here)@cox..net> wrote:

>King Sardon wrote:
>> On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:39:58 -0800, "Mark²" <mjmorgan(lowest even
>> number here)@cox..net> wrote:
>>
>>> shepshep1.DeleteThis@excite.com wrote:
>>>> Hi all, I'm looking to buy a lens for general use. I'm interested in
>>>> the Canon 28-135 IS, do any of you use this lens and is it the best
>>>> option in it's price range for that type of zoom?
>>>> Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
>>>> Simon.
>>>
>>> That was my all-around lens for about 6 years. I found it
>>> exceptionally useful, and of very good quality. The IS came in very
>>> handy for VERY slow shutter, hand-held shots. On a cropped-sensor
>>> DSLR, it is a NICE lens for anything but very wide angle.
>>>
>>> Unless you're ready to shell out for Canon L glass (at 4 times the
>>> price), I think the 28-135 is about the best option for a normal
>>> all-around lens.
>>
>> The 24-105mm f4L is a worthy alternative and is highly regarded. It is
>> expensive but not 4x the cost of the 28-135.
>>
>> KS
>
>OK...Only three times the cost...
>That's the lens I use in place of the 28-135 now (the 24-105 f4 L).

$1060 vs 410 at B&H ignoring rebates. That's about 2.6 times. How do
you like the 24-105? What do you use it on?

KS
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King Sardon wrote:
> On Sun, 31 Dec 2006 13:44:10 -0800, "Mark²" <mjmorgan(lowest even
> number here)@cox..net> wrote:
>
>> King Sardon wrote:
>>> On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:39:58 -0800, "Mark²" <mjmorgan(lowest even
>>> number here)@cox..net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> shepshep1 DeleteThis @excite.com wrote:
>>>>> Hi all, I'm looking to buy a lens for general use. I'm interested
>>>>> in the Canon 28-135 IS, do any of you use this lens and is it the
>>>>> best option in it's price range for that type of zoom?
>>>>> Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
>>>>> Simon.
>>>>
>>>> That was my all-around lens for about 6 years. I found it
>>>> exceptionally useful, and of very good quality. The IS came in
>>>> very handy for VERY slow shutter, hand-held shots. On a
>>>> cropped-sensor DSLR, it is a NICE lens for anything but very wide
>>>> angle.
>>>>
>>>> Unless you're ready to shell out for Canon L glass (at 4 times the
>>>> price), I think the 28-135 is about the best option for a normal
>>>> all-around lens.
>>>
>>> The 24-105mm f4L is a worthy alternative and is highly regarded. It
>>> is expensive but not 4x the cost of the 28-135.
>>>
>>> KS
>>
>> OK...Only three times the cost...
>> That's the lens I use in place of the 28-135 now (the 24-105 f4 L).
>
> $1060 vs 410 at B&H ignoring rebates. That's about 2.6 times. How do
> you like the 24-105? What do you use it on?

I use it on a 5D and 10D (though the 10D is collecting dust...).
I have been extremely pleased with the lens. I've heard some complaints
from others...who may have a poor copy, but mine is excellent.
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On Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:23:01 -0800, "Mark²" <mjmorgan(lowest even
number here)@cox..net> wrote:

>King Sardon wrote:
>>
>> $1060 vs 410 at B&H ignoring rebates. That's about 2.6 times. How do
>> you like the 24-105? What do you use it on?
>
>I use it on a 5D and 10D (though the 10D is collecting dust...).
>I have been extremely pleased with the lens. I've heard some complaints
>from others...who may have a poor copy, but mine is excellent.

That's what I'm considering, the 5D with the 24-105mm L. Should be a
wonderfun combination... pricey though, and a bit heavier than the
cropped-frame cameras. But the wide angle and normal zoom lenses (with
equivalent FOV) are about the same weight and the same price.

Still thinking...

KS
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King Sardon <KSardon DeleteThis @fake.com> wrote:
>On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:39:58 -0800, "Mark?" <mjmorgan(lowest even
>number here)@cox..net> wrote:

>>shepshep1@excite.com wrote:
>>> Hi all, I'm looking to buy a lens for general use. I'm interested in
>>> the Canon 28-135 IS, do any of you use this lens and is it the best
>>> option in it's price range for that type of zoom?
>>> Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
>>> Simon.
>>
>>That was my all-around lens for about 6 years. I found it exceptionally
>>useful, and of very good quality. The IS came in very handy for VERY slow
>>shutter, hand-held shots. On a cropped-sensor DSLR, it is a NICE lens for
>>anything but very wide angle.
>>
>>Unless you're ready to shell out for Canon L glass (at 4 times the price), I
>>think the 28-135 is about the best option for a normal all-around lens.

>The 24-105mm f4L is a worthy alternative and is highly regarded. It is
>expensive but not 4x the cost of the 28-135.

Yup. That lens was *my* holiday present and I love it!

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