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Duane E
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Registered: Jul 6, 2004
Location: United States
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Aug 14, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $269.00
| Rating: 8
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Price, build quality, USM
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Hood not included, would have been nice to have it included.
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A great lens for the price. Almost the perfect walk around lens. I end up using it most of the time. Not bad for portraits, again considering the price. Flash indoors is a must. Just a great, old reliable lens that never seems to let you down.
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 Aug 14, 2004
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Aug 3, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $259.00
| Rating: 10
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Much better than Kit lense
Full time manual zoom
Build quality is just right - not too heavy, but solid nonetheless
Non-rotating front lense element
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This was my first lense purchase for my Digital Rebel. I must say I am quite pleased.
The quality difference between this and the 18-55 plastic kit lense that the camera came with is just amazing. I love this lense and would highly reccomend it. It's now my every-day lense and doesn't leave my body.
I've never shot with an L before, but that will change next week when my 70-200 f/4.0L gets here.
If you're looking for a reasonably priced step up from the Kit lense, go with this one. You won't be dissapointed!
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Aug 3, 2004
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Scott M
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Registered: Jan 19, 2004
Location: United States
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Review Date: Aug 1, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $229.00
| Rating: 8
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size, focal range (zoom), AutoFocus is pretty fast (USM)
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not the sharpest tool in the shed...but not bad; needs flash indoors
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It wouldn't be exactly fair to compare this lens to an L, which it isn't, but it is still a very good lens. In fact, it might be the best in its class (price and focal range). The Tamron 28-75 was worth a hard look, but AF speed was just not fast enough for me (sports). This is pretty much the case for all the other lenses in this class as well. The Canon 28-135 IS is a BIG lens with a bigger price tag, but really not that much better. You will probably need to use a flash indoors though (low light). And 28mm is not quite wide enough for all landscape work (you can stitch multiple shots though). But this lens is pretty much the perfect walk-around for me. Of course, if it was a 20-100mm F/2.8 USM with the same size/weight (and price) it would be absolutely perfect, but for what it is, it is pretty good. And IMHO it looks really nice (style-wise) on a 20D/10D/DR (without battery grip).
Here are some samples (resized for the web):
http://PhotoHound.smugmug.com/photos/6729784-M-2.jpg
http://PhotoHound.smugmug.com/photos/6737422-M-2.jpg
http://PhotoHound.smugmug.com/photos/6732865-M-2.jpg
http://PhotoHound.smugmug.com/photos/6738207-M-2.jpg
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Aug 1, 2004
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Jul 30, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $230.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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small, light, sharp, inexpensive
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barrel extends when zooming (normal for lens of tis type), I just don't like it.
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I already owned this lens and used it on film cameras before ever getting a DSLR and enjoyed it emmensely. After receiving my 10D in April 2003 I have now shot over 10,000 photos with this lens alone and I have been very happy with it. I never cared much for the 28-135 IS because of it's size and weight and never understood why so many people end up picking it over this lens - it must be the IS. In my opinion this lens is much better - it's much smaller, it focuses quick, and it focuses very well in low light. A bargain for the money.
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Jul 30, 2004
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dacop
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Registered: Jun 23, 2004
Location: United States
Posts: 557
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Review Date: Jul 10, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $209.00
| Rating: 10
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Sharp images, Well constructed, Light weight, Fast AF, Inexpensive, Good overall range makes for a nice walk around lens.
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None
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Great price, great lens, perfect combo. I use it on a Canon Digital Rebel and the images are great. The 28-105mm range is perfect for a walk around lens in my opinion. It's small, light, but still well constructed. I picked up a hood for it also. I highly recommend this lens.
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Jul 10, 2004
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digitalcanonpx
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Registered: May 5, 2004
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Review Date: Jun 30, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $230.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Sharp most of the time, light weight, fast AF, quiet, non-rotating front element, price.
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Cons:
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nothing really exept does not come with a hood ..... about $25
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Bought this lens as an up-grade for my Digital Rebel, the price was reasonable and since I'm a beginner at DSLR I didn't want to spend too much till I learn a little more. So far it has been great, It's light weight has fast AF and filters stay put thanks to the non-rotating front element. I would buy this lens again with no hesitation.
Overall this is a great street / everyday lens. I have some pix at :
http://www.usefilm.com/artist/canonpix
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Jun 30, 2004
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agbl
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Registered: Jun 1, 2004
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Posts: 17
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Review Date: Jun 30, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $230.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Better walk-arround. Very good for outdoor photograpy.
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Bad in low-ligh conditions. Indoor need external flash.
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This is the best lens to start with your SLR camera. (I think it is even better than the 28-135mm IS). It is very good for walk-arround, sharp enough in outdoor, indoor I do recommend external Flash. Also, I do recommend to use the hood ($20). You will be happy until you get your first 'L'. so, no doubts, you will be happy with this lens, there is no love/hate like the 28-135 IS have.
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Jun 30, 2004
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Jun 10, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $300.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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FTM, fast AF, nice zoom range, non-rotating front element
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lens hood not included.
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Nice lens, used it foe many years. mutch better build than the plastic kit lenses. Not L quality but nice mid-range quality lens.
Wide open little soft, stoped down very good.
28 mm to long for 10D and 300D (ca 45mm).
There are large build quality variations so some examples produce bad shots
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Jun 10, 2004
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xmishx
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Registered: Jan 4, 2002
Location: United States
Posts: 177
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Review Date: May 18, 2004
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Recommend? no |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 4
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My view of this lens may be useless in that I got this lens when I purchased an A2 in the early 90's. When I used it with my D30, for a short time it worked well. Then I had some focus shift issues when I changed focal lengths. I returned the lens to Canon and it seemed to be a bit better, but I kept getting soft images. When I switched to the 10D, the lens was useless. I had it calibrated, but still soft focus. I do really wish the lens worked because the weight, size and versatility of the zoom range was great.
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May 18, 2004
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Tom_W
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Registered: Jan 20, 2004
Location: United States
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Review Date: Mar 14, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $220.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Light, inexpensive, good zoom range, sharp pictures under most conditions.
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A little flare and lost contrast in extreme backlit situations.
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When one considers the price of around $225, this lens comes across as a great bargain. Very fast, quiet autofocus plus full-time manual focus make it easy to use. Pictures are very sharp and have high contrast, though there is some minor flare and contrast issues when the sun is near the back of the subject. Its a great walk-around lens, and is a good improvement over the usual "kit" lenses.
The lens falls somewhere between good and great - its not L glass, but its as good as, or better than any lens in its price range.
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Mar 14, 2004
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8.31
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9.02
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