Canon EF -S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 USM

[toyah]

Here are three of my favourites from the kit lens. I am always impressed just how close in I can get with this lens.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc284/stramash/2246868661_cf90b0a2e1_b.jpg
Rainbow boa

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc284/stramash/2218702545_7273719586_b.jpg
Christmas tree decoration

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc284/stramash/2201507749_4efcc575d3_b.jpg
Corn snake

[fz_za]

Great shot of the Christmas tree decoration, toyah!

[PhotoFred225]

Photofred225, Its a great shot, I really like the reflection, is the curve in the building real or is it an artifact of the lens?

all the best

Mark

Thanks.

and its the actual curvature of the building. I wanna re-shoot the same buidling with my new sigma 10-20. :D

[mtleighton]

Sorry it's so large, but I wanted you to be able to see how sharp the image actually was.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/mtleighton/xmas.jpg

[lcn]

I had written the 18-55mm kit lens of as complete garbage, until I read this thread and it inspired me to give it a go. I now see it as a challenge to get some good pictures out of it. :-)
1/6s F7.1 @ 18mm on a 400D:
http://snart.com/bilder/afrikabilder/windhoek.jpg

Picture was taken with a cheap travel tripod and enhanced with AfterShot Pro:

[S-S]

beautiful work - game on!

[Mediation]

Wow, always good to see a dramatic photo like that. Great work

[Nick Pro]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1157/1202739624_6c7978d88a.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/191/503658030_178afd5c50.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2346/2247698640_d2cc01bffe.jpg?v=0

One more!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2094/2156878544_ea2c270ed1.jpg?v=0

And all the pics on my flickr.

[beezwax]

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/_MG_1687.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/_MG_2605copy.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/IMG_1527.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/IMG_0883copy.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/IMG_0770copy.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/IMG_0727copy.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/IMG_0667copy.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/IMG_0653copy.jpg

[brianodom]

http://i29.tinypic.com/wmkn8.jpg
http://i25.tinypic.com/t7ocg7.jpg
http://i29.tinypic.com/29oh6hi.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/20kq3gp.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/2h6aipu.jpg

[bad karma]

http://i29.tinypic.com/wmkn8.jpg
http://i25.tinypic.com/t7ocg7.jpg
http://i29.tinypic.com/29oh6hi.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/20kq3gp.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/2h6aipu.jpg
^ Were you shooting in AV or complete manual? Also, for the flame shots, did you simply meter the flame and shoot? I like how the area around it is underexposed but the flame is exposed properly and frozen. I would like to know how to do that really fast when the time occurs :)

[brianodom]

^ Were you shooting in AV or complete manual? Also, for the flame shots, did you simply meter the flame and shoot? I like how the area around it is underexposed but the flame is exposed properly and frozen. I would like to know how to do that really fast when the time occurs :)

I shot in manual but my iso was at 1600 and also 1/5;)

i shot others in av..this was only my second time shooting with the cam

[TxDietwater]

This picture blows. But i'm bored.

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/4024/zzzzpe2.jpg

[Max F]

Thats a great shot! Love the light!

[S-S]

This picture blows. But i'm bored.


you know - it really doesnt... i like it

[P1et]

Just a few from this weekend.

http://www.southernsoot.com/Dripping2.jpg

http://www.southernsoot.com/Dripping3.jpg

http://www.southernsoot.com/Dripping4.jpg

[LinK627]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/link627/Great%20Photos/IMG_0343newcopy.jpg

This is my first one. Give me some feedback or opinions please. Thanks.

[brianlance]

This past Saturday at Redrock Canyon near Las Vegas, NV.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/2279069514_db73cd762d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianlance/2279069514/)
ISO 100, f/9, 1/125 sec

[kcbrown]

Messing around with black and white...

The kit lens is pretty good at capturing detail:

246627


And even wide open, it's decently sharp and produces a nice bokeh:

246628


You have to admit, this is a pretty impressive performance for a lens you can buy on the POTN sell forum for $65...

[smallpotatoes]

Taken at the Denver Zoo.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2362/2077731687_44546c9acd.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2105/2210799399_dbfc4d1407.jpg

I don't know. Maybe I've just got low standards, but they seem pretty good to me.
Jaci

[Max F]

Woah, love that frog shot!

[smallpotatoes]

Woah, love that frog shot!

Thank you.

Jaci

[DDCSD]

I keep debating whether or not to sell this little guy or not. I would, but I keep looking at these shots I took with him.

1 Little overcooked, but oh well.
http://derekcecil.smugmug.com/photos/241968898_89xAw-XL.jpg
2
http://derekcecil.smugmug.com/photos/241957401_453dg-XL.jpg
3
http://derekcecil.smugmug.com/photos/241967843_ZTkbb-XL.jpg

[Chantua]

I wanted to say a huge thanks for starting this thread, I'm very much an amateur photographer, with a Canon 350d and the kit lenses that came with it. I was starting to get disheartened about the gear I have, because I can't afford better lenses, but its great to see that if I keep going then I can still get some fantastic shots with my 18-55mm.

Just one that I have taken recently, still learning about PP. C&C welcome
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f50/chantua/Photography/Joshua%20and%20Chantelle/channy2.jpg

[S-S]

I wanted to say a huge thanks for starting this thread, I'm very much an amateur photographer, with a Canon 350d and the kit lenses that came with it. I was starting to get disheartened about the gear I have, because I can't afford better lenses, but its great to see that if I keep going then I can still get some fantastic shots with my 18-55mm.

Just one that I have taken recently, still learning about PP. C&C welcome


that a really nicely composed shot
looks a little soft possibly but might just be the processing

[DDCSD]

I wanted to say a huge thanks for starting this thread, I'm very much an amateur photographer, with a Canon 350d and the kit lenses that came with it. I was starting to get disheartened about the gear I have, because I can't afford better lenses, but its great to see that if I keep going then I can still get some fantastic shots with my 18-55mm.

Just one that I have taken recently, still learning about PP. C&C welcome


The camera & lens doesn't make the photograph, the photographer does. You have a very nice website with some very good shots on it.

[ancientsanskrit]

I guess I can contribute even though I just put this lens up for sale today! :p

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg32/kwikemart15/IMG_0442.jpg


And ahh yessss, good ol' Giordano's pizza. Made a weekend run to Chicago and just had to stop there.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg32/kwikemart15/IMG_2427.jpg

[psykon99]

Here's a few for your viewing pleasure:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2092/2294178342_0efe79e1c9.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2105/2294177204_dfb8f92fde.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/2294175738_1349126bae.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2001/2293387429_b611a3c349.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2293386623_e7ab1fbfdf.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2344/2293385615_d7744c5bed.jpg

[shadowkipper]

Psykon, those are really sweet indeed. I too was beggining to doubt the Kit Lens and im not getting a new one for another month or so.

Thanks for making me understand the quality of it.

[BASmith]

Well, some may call this Kit lens ****. It just depends on what you know.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m139/gerbalhunter/For%20Fun/Water.jpg

[S-S]

yep thats the whole truth of it, isnt it
love that shot

[beezwax]

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/_MG_1687.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/_MG_2605copy.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/IMG_0849copy.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/IMG_0770copy.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/IMG_0653copy.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/XTi%20Pics/Picture022.jpg

[vinod]

http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs24/i/2008/002/a/3/__Up_Close_n_Personal___by_vinartrulz.jpg
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs24/i/2008/009/d/5/__Am_Still_Standing___by_vinartrulz.jpg

[bad karma]

http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs24/i/2008/002/a/3/__Up_Close_n_Personal___by_vinartrulz.jpg
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs24/i/2008/009/d/5/__Am_Still_Standing___by_vinartrulz.jpg

Outstanding!

[franklinn]

http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs24/i/2008/002/a/3/__Up_Close_n_Personal___by_vinartrulz.jpg
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs24/i/2008/009/d/5/__Am_Still_Standing___by_vinartrulz.jpg

WOW! That first shot is bloody amazing!

[vinod]

thank u :)

[Rubberhead]

I'm fixin' to sell mine on ebay so I wanted a shot that would show off the wide-angle sharpness of the kit lens:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/2304363544_f459c2c4cc_b.jpg

[Mecheng]

nice photograph

[Mecheng]

http://http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/3356/bhcead6.jpg
this one from me

[JokerGirl]

My best with the kit lens

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s110/JokerGirlsPhotos/IMG_25491.jpg

[Tunneruk]

Hi Guys, Newbie here and this will be my first photo posted. 18-55 Kit lens
Go easy on me!

[thievery]

Really not too bad of a lens if used properly with the right lighting. Can produce some good colors with a little PP.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/161/422447977_6801055d32.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/121/260068771_d9d1dba258.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/153/410123915_5f8feb9dd9.jpg

[thievery]

Also handles night shots well:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/86/260068758_6666ec6ae0.jpg

[bad karma]

Woa those photos are outstanding and so is your flickr!

[-davor-]

Once you know its limits, you can get nice results from it. Even sharpness is not a problem, some of this photos were printed 50x33cm (~ 20"x13")

On the other hand, I rarely use this focal range, and I can't remember last time I used kit lens, since getting Sigma 10-20.


http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9664/kit1jl7.jpg

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9550/kit2uu8.jpg

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/5525/kit3uu2.jpg

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/4014/kit4wl1.jpg

and with reversed 50
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/4884/kit5fo0.jpg

[denno75uk]

Really not too bad of a lens if used properly with the right lighting. Can produce some good colors with a little PP.

As those three shots and your night one testify. Think you had a bit to do with making that lens look so good too though.

Here's mine for the pot. Don't think I ever squeezed the best out of mine and just traded up to the Tamron 17-50 for the constant 2.8, but could never really complain about the kit lens considering.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/150/426986360_0742acd6ed.jpg

[crosswire80]

good shots all i use is my kit lens at time.

[PaQ_16]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m110/PaQ_16/PhilipsPictures060.jpg

[BluewookieJim]

This is my first post, so be gentle.

This is just rotated and cropped, no other PP.

800 ISO, 4.5 fstop, 1/60 shutter speed, tungsten wb setting, manual exposure.

I know it is nothing special, but I'm just starting to get serious about this stuff. This is my first week shooting all manual after having the 20D for a little over 2 years.

http://www.jimsavidge.com/misc/js1000/IMG_2071_potn.jpg

[woodsj6]

Well since all I have right now is the kit lens, here ya'll go...(looking to buy the Sigma 10-20 VERY soon)

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w222/woodsj6/IMG_2601.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w222/woodsj6/IMG_3565-1.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w222/woodsj6/IMG_4748.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w222/woodsj6/IMG_1051-1.jpg

[Antz_Marchin]

Once you know its limits, you can get nice results from it. Even sharpness is not a problem, some of this photos were printed 50x33cm (~ 20"x13")

On the other hand, I rarely use this focal range, and I can't remember last time I used kit lens, since getting Sigma 10-20.


http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9664/kit1jl7.jpg

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9550/kit2uu8.jpg

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/5525/kit3uu2.jpg




Wow, some of the best kit lens shots I've seen. These make me want to pick one up while my budget is small and I need to acquire "affordable focal lengths" :D Did you use and filters on the last 2? What were your settings (particularly for the 3rd??)

[-davor-]

Wow, some of the best kit lens shots I've seen. These make me want to pick one up while my budget is small and I need to acquire "affordable focal lengths" :D Did you use and filters on the last 2? What were your settings (particularly for the 3rd??)


Thanks! No filter on any of the them. Settings are 18mm, f/8, ISO100 on all of them, and shutter speed is 1/50s on the first, 30s on the second, and 463s (yes, like 7.7mins) on the third.


While I was checking exif, found another one taken with kit.

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1784/kit39cv5.jpg

[John_TX]

Thanks! No filter on any of the them. Settings are 18mm, f/8, ISO100 on all of them, and shutter speed is 1/50s on the first, 30s on the second, and 463s (yes, like 7.7mins) on the third.

While I was checking exif, found another one taken with kit.



Nice fireworks photo! What does the EXIF data look like on that one? I've always been curious as to what methods people are using to capture the entire firework (including the mortar trail going up, as well as the burst, all in one shot).

[-davor-]

Nice fireworks photo! What does the EXIF data look like on that one? I've always been curious as to what methods people are using to capture the entire firework (including the mortar trail going up, as well as the burst, all in one shot).

This one is 4s f8. With aperture you change the thickness of the fireworks, and with shutter speed how many burst are captured on one shot. Of course you have to watch that chosen exposure is also right for other elements in the frame.

[dolfinack]

Thanks! No filter on any of the them. Settings are 18mm, f/8, ISO100 on all of them, and shutter speed is 1/50s on the first, 30s on the second, and 463s (yes, like 7.7mins) on the third.



Astounding images. I love the second two in the first post. I am so confused - every time I try really long exposures I get a funny looking milky red sky... Must be clouds up there that I can't see or maye Northern Irelands night sky is just not as interestingly coloured as the rest of the world. ... I was SURE you were going to say you'd used some filters used in your snaps... amazing.

example

[dolfinack]

oops... forgot to attach my example :oops:

[-davor-]

You haven't mentioned anything about shooting conditions: time of day, weather, place (in the city or away from the city lights). However, I can give you some general guidance...

If you want colors like in the second and third photo, you need some interesting clouds, and shoot just after the sun sets. If there are no interesting clouds for sun to shine on, then you can shoot at blue hour, and get even blue sky (2nd shot here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=205834&page=59)). In any case, its important that correct exposure of sky matches the one of the surroundings (if there are any other light sources in frame), and it can last just for few mins. If there are not, like in third photo, and 2nd in night shots thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=205834&page=59), then you can have whichever exposure you need.

Hope that helps, and that I haven't complicated it too much :)

[S-S]

Astounding images. I love the second two in the first post. I am so confused - every time I try really long exposures I get a funny looking milky red sky... Must be clouds up there that I can't see or maye Northern Irelands night sky is just not as interestingly coloured as the rest of the world. ... I was SURE you were going to say you'd used some filters used in your snaps... amazing.

example

that looks like clouds lit by city lights to me

[Antz_Marchin]

that looks like clouds lit by city lights to me

Agreed, looks to be light pollution into an overcast sky.

[bad karma]

Surprised how under rated the kit lens is. I don't know why people complain as much as they do about it? I know the build isn't the best, but everything else is not too bad!

[DDCSD]

Surprised how under rated the kit lens is. I don't know why people complain as much as they do about it? I know the build isn't the best, but everything else is not too bad!

No red ring. It doesn't matter what the photos look lie if it doesn't have a red ring.

[Mike55]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/pebblecreek.jpg






http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/Yellsnow.jpg






http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/ClarksForkCanyon.jpg

[S-S]

No red ring. It doesn't matter what the photos look lie if it doesn't have a red ring.

phooey - thats cr4p. i bet you wouldnt be able to tell the difference more than 50% of the time if the exif was stripped. i've seen absolute low-IQ rubbish shot with Ls and fantastic work shot with non-Ls.

maybe there should be a challenge thread which invites skeptics and cynics to make their best guess as to what gear was used for each photo posted? put one's metaphorical money where their mouths already are? and if you and others who think that way are able to correctly identify the clear majority of the work, then i would retract everything i have said here and have "hat" for lunch.

(pics removed)

awesome, love the feeling of space and detail

[Pete Gl]

phooey - thats cr4p.

Methinks DDCSD was using a little sarcasm!!

Pete

[S-S]

Methinks DDCSD was using a little sarcasm!!

Pete

...oh.

LOL - hmm, is it defensive in here or was that just me? LOL
guess i'm just used to getting hassled elsewhere by gear snobs who seem to depend solely on the power of their gear to rescue their shots-


...i've said too much :rolleyes:

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/66686568.jpg

[dolfinack]

that looks like clouds lit by city lights to me

hmm me thinks you are correct there....

You haven't mentioned anything about shooting conditions: time of day, weather, place (in the city or away from the city lights). However, I can give you some general guidance...

If you want colors like in the second and third photo, you need some interesting clouds, and shoot just after the sun sets. If there are no interesting clouds for sun to shine on, then you can shoot at blue hour, and get even blue sky (2nd shot here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=205834&page=59)). In any case, its important that correct exposure of sky matches the one of the surroundings (if there are any other light sources in frame), and it can last just for few mins. If there are not, like in third photo, and 2nd in night shots thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=205834&page=59), then you can have whichever exposure you need.

Hope that helps, and that I haven't complicated it too much :)



yea thats helped, I get what you mean... thanks a lot :)

[DDCSD]

...oh.

LOL - hmm, is it defensive in here or was that just me? LOL
guess i'm just used to getting hassled elsewhere by gear snobs who seem to depend solely on the power of their gear to rescue their shots-


...i've said too much

Oops, I forgot my winky dude, sorry. ;)

I can produce terrible photographs with any gear. :lol:

[Rubberhead]

Mike55,
Get those beautiful shots off of the Internet before someone steals them. I'm feeling guilty for looking at them for free. They're that good.

[bad karma]

lol at no L. :D Time to buy some red paint and a feather thin brush :P

One question, isn't the image quality (color) solely based on in-camera processing? I understand that different glass can alter sharpness and focus (and of course the range/AF speed/f stop). But based soley on the quality of the image (colors/hues) ... isn't that where only the in-camera processing (DiGIC size and quality) makes a difference?

[Mike55]

Mike55,
Get those beautiful shots off of the Internet before someone steals them. I'm feeling guilty for looking at them for free. They're that good.


Thx for the kind words. :D

[S-S]

lol at no L. :D Time to buy some red paint and a feather thin brush :P

One question, isn't the image quality (color) solely based on in-camera processing? I understand that different glass can alter sharpness and focus (and of course the range/AF speed/f stop). But based soley on the quality of the image (colors/hues) ... isn't that where only the in-camera processing (DiGIC size and quality) makes a difference?

nope.
certain lenses are renowned for their 'perfect' color accuracy - such as the 85L.
'cheaper' glass is not as fine quality, and any loss of quality will subtly alter many aspects of the recorded image, including colour

[Mike55]

lol at no L. :D Time to buy some red paint and a feather thin brush :P

One question, isn't the image quality (color) solely based on in-camera processing? I understand that different glass can alter sharpness and focus (and of course the range/AF speed/f stop). But based soley on the quality of the image (colors/hues) ... isn't that where only the in-camera processing (DiGIC size and quality) makes a difference?


The best thing about "L"' is their color reproduction and build quality. They really nail the color quite well, some "L" better than others.

You can still take great shots with a kit lens, but you will need to post process more. For landscape I don't think it matters. For portrait, I don't think it matters. For sports and wildlife? Yes, having an "L" matters. That's when you need fast focusing and to capture difficult subjects.

"L" is not something that will make you a better photographer. It's not even something you need unless IMHO (like I said previously) you shoot pro sports or wildlife. If I did not shoot wildlife, I probably wouldn't even have an "L". The only reason I do is because the 17-40L reduces my post processing time(color, contrast) and it feels nice. Those aren't urgent needs, but rather preferences. I have taken just as many good pics with my old kit lens as I have with my "L". Alot of it is hype, keeping up with the Jones's, etc. If you need good build quality and want to reduce some PP time, go for it. But they won't get you better shots unless you do wildlife or college/pro sports. If you do landscape, you are much better off spending your money on trips to actually interesting locations than buying five "L"'s and taking pictures of the suburbs.

[penagate]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2306800071_13f5ab7a0a.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2306799211_68ca26170c.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2307599680_09c3729de5.jpg?v=0

(Cheated a bit. Those aren't entirely the kit lens; there's a reversed Nikkor 50mm 1.8 in front.)

[S-S]

(Cheated a bit. Those aren't entirely the kit lens; there's a reversed Nikkor 50mm 1.8 in front.)

"cheats never prosper"

lol just kidding... the first one is the most interesting and the last one is nicely framed, i think the ball got dropped slightly with the middle one though, bit oof

[bad karma]

something simple and mike,

Thanks for your responses, they helped me clear up alot of misunderstandings about L glass as well. I like your reference to keeping up with the jones's haha.

[shashidar]

Kit lens is sharp in day light.

[S-S]

woah, thats sharp alright

[DarrenSA]

Here are some of my most recent kit lens shots. I only use the kitlens when I need the 18mm wide side, else I will use my prime - 50mm f/1.8. Kitlens works fine while I save for the sigma 10-20mm.

http://www.darren.za.net/POTN3.jpg

[S-S]

you know, theres not alot going on in that shot but i really like it

[chgabbs]

Back when I had the Rebel XT.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l168/chgabbs/IMG_0089.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l168/chgabbs/IMG_0080copy.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l168/chgabbs/SPYShades.jpg

[likwidplastik]

First Post!

This is one I took in a photography class I was in last year. The assignment was "reflection".

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/5001/guitarsmallmk7.jpg

[bad karma]

I am really beginning to love this kit lens, sure it's not built the best, but the color reproduction is pretty good! I use it as my wide angle lens for shoots of cars mostly. Because I don't have a dedicated wide angle, it actually gets the job done well.

[DarrenSA]

It's not bad for wide, but I would still prefer something wider. 18mm on a 1.6crop body isn't THAT wide.

[bad karma]

It's not bad for wide, but I would still prefer something wider. 18mm on a 1.6crop body isn't THAT wide.
Yeah it's okay, I would prefer something wider too, well at least till i can afford a wide angle.

[bad karma]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2166/2327806465_92cc23a943_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2183/2327810439_cd4e1b36dd_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2328631088_5e036df172_o.jpg

Edited not straight from the lens

[mtleighton]

Here's a self portrait I took about a week ago. The hand looks a lot more clear when it's a higher resolution.
http://a143.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/65/l_963cf8889605777730fc921011eff94e.jpg

[DarrenSA]

Here are some more shots from the kitlens. I defiantly wouldn't normally take these kind of 'tourist' pictures, but it was required for college.

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/323/picture3ih1.jpg

[mnez17]

Going to Sedona next month but hardly ever shoot wide (landscapes). Therefore, can't see spending around $500 for wide lens that I may not use. So I am testing out the kit lens plus polarizer.

[mnez17]

Couple of more shots with the kit lens

[weegee]

Just remembered that my first zenfolio gallery is mostly made up of kit lens shots. I think only photo #4 was shot with a tele zoom lens.

Anyways, one or two of the shots were posted earlier in this thread, but if anyone's interesting in seeing the whole gallery, here's the direct link. There's a couple dozen good examples of pushing that kit lens to the max.

http://fotoluigi.zenfolio.com/p813274645

[brianlance]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2236/2293015164_2e9ec24421.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianlance/2293015164/)
ISO 100, 1/25s, f/9, 28mm, view large (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2236/2293015164_2e9ec24421_b.jpg)
(note: I did some enhancement to the sky, the orig is a bit lighter)

[John_TX]

ISO 100, 1/25s, f/9, 28mm, view large (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2236/2293015164_2e9ec24421_b.jpg)
(note: I did some enhancement to the sky, the orig is a bit lighter)


Very nice! How many shots are stitched together on this one?

[brianlance]

Very nice! How many shots are stitched together on this one?

It's one shot that I cropped. Here's the original:
256371

[John_TX]

It's one shot that I cropped. Here's the original:


Very nice, I'm glad you decided to print & frame it!

[mnez17]

Nice shot! I feel a little better bringing my kit lens to Sedona

[weegee]

The kit lens is great bang for the buck. No doubt about it. I still carry it in my bag as a back up to more expensive L glass. It's got a little more reach than the 17-40 which comes in handy as well.

[mizouse]

while im sad to get rid of my 18-55 kit lens, i just haven't touched it since i got my 17-55 2.8 IS.

[S-S]

me neither but its great to know its there just in case
and, if i get a third body i will prolly let my son use my 350, and i will need the 2 kit lenses for him to use with it, so im keeping mine. its a good copy

[mizouse]

me neither but its great to know its there just in case
and, if i get a third body i will prolly let my son use my 350, and i will need the 2 kit lenses for him to use with it, so im keeping mine. its a good copy

hmm... maybe i should keep mine. just i would like to sell it with my XTi as a kit.

[S-S]

do you shoot professionally? if so, its not ideal but better than no replacement if your 17-55 goes belly-up during a shoot

if not, might be unnecessary keeping it

[mizouse]

do you shoot professionally? if so, its not ideal but better than no replacement if your 17-55 goes belly-up during a shoot

if not, might be unnecessary keeping it

no i dont shoot professionally, unless you count my school newspaper as professional

[S-S]

your call lol

[ZULater02]

http://umdrive.memphis.edu/awiseman/Nashville/ParthanonRSZ.jpg

[jfc3po]

here are my contributions....

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/jfc3po/IMG_0438.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/jfc3po/IMG_0435.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/jfc3po/FallsLake018.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/jfc3po/IMG_0462.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/jfc3po/IMG_0742.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/jfc3po/IMG_1139--1.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/jfc3po/IMG_1093--1.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/jfc3po/IMG_1094--1.jpg

sorry for the large amount of pictures..

[vinod]

http://lh4.google.com/vinartrulz/R_DArjl1ZmI/AAAAAAAABYE/VHWO4YEhFbs/Sakura%20068.jpg?imgmax=512




http://lh3.google.com/vinartrulz/R_DA6Tl1ZrI/AAAAAAAABYs/FIivEHrH-RE/Sakura%20127.jpg?imgmax=512

http://lh6.google.com/vinartrulz/R_Irvjl1aHI/AAAAAAAABcw/n5n0ksUe1jk/Sakura%20279.jpg?imgmax=512

http://lh6.google.com/vinartrulz/R_DFFDl1aGI/AAAAAAAABcM/oDtEsbBonc4/Sakura%20330.jpg?imgmax=512

[mnez17]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=259253&d=1207187541

[sanderd]

This is one of my faves. EOS 300D + 18-55 kit lens.

[S-S]

that rock looks like a face

[Hellstar]

I only have 2 that I think are good http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2331/2385455141_5285dce18a_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2386286150_37f907418d_b.jpg

[Albert Street]

Some of my better ones.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/2196964284_88043cf02b_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2066/2193644163_b1fec909b0_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2315979478_50b9a9c520_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2368/1882507947_973219189d_b.jpg

[beezwax]

well... I just took this one less than an hour ago... I think I over saturated it a bit with the greens and yellows

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j130/bwaxman1980/_MG_6858.jpg

[Mike55]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/twomedlake.jpg

[versedmb]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/twomedlake.jpg



Wonderful image.

[ejwebb]

http://ejwebb.smugmug.com/photos/269402825_itqtR-L.jpg

http://ejwebb.smugmug.com/photos/269370009_enusr-L.jpg

[firu3000]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/firu3000/sf043-1.jpg

[yz_991]

I was thinking of picking lens for the Rebel XT. but this made me forget !:lol:

[DDCSD]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/twomedlake.jpg

That is amazing, where is it? Wonderful capture.

[firu3000]

This is another favorite of mine.
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/firu3000/2054.jpg

[jamtarts]

Hi,

New here, thought here was a good place to make my first post. It was this brilliant thread that made me register!!!

What a superb thread, really brilliant pictures by all,:D

[DDCSD]

Hi,

New here, thought here was a good place to make my first post. It was this brilliant thread that made me register!!!

What a superb thread, really brilliant pictures by all,:D

Welcome to POTN!!!!

[firu3000]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/firu3000/Y1.jpg

[Mike55]

That is amazing, where is it? Wonderful capture.


Thx! It was taken in Glacier National Park on Two Medicine Lake. Glacier is filled with stuff like that.

[mnez17]

Testing out the kit lens with Circular Polarizer

[mnez17]

Here's another!

[LoL Ish]

All of them were taken with my Rebel XT.

http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs29/f/2008/081/5/5/Flowery_Treasures_by_JuggaloKyle.jpg

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/8619/aaltered2eu7.jpg

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1457/maltered2bh5.jpg

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5126/uptopahillreduxod9.jpg

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/4783/brokenmeadowsin2.jpg

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/5945/croppeda2again640lg8.jpg

[Mike55]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/ystorm.jpg

[burtonjonah]

Glad i found this thread - only regained the photography bug about 6 months ago and starting to reduce the items on my wish list, but the kit lens works well enough for the moment.

[burtonjonah]

couple more

[burtonjonah]

couple more - with attachments?

[Cotmweasel]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/ystorm.jpg

Awesome shot!

[LoL Ish]

Took this one of myself today during a studio lighting test. I'm the only one home right now, and my cats won't stay still, so I had to be the subject.

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4752/glamoriouskylesizedwv3.jpg

[JCH77Yanks]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/ystorm.jpg

WOW! Exif please!

[DDCSD]

WOW! Exif please!

HDR I assume? If so, this is what HDR is meant to be.

If not, GND's? anyway, great shot.

[jafrknb]

Here is one of the London Bridge Havasu,20D 18x55 kit lens 39 sec bulb ex

www.anthonysoaresphotography.com/-/anthonysoaresphotography/gallery.asp?cat=69431&pID=1&row=15&photoID=4935212&searchTerm (http://www.anthonysoaresphotography.com/-/anthonysoaresphotography/gallery.asp?cat=69431&pID=1&row=15&photoID=4935212&searchTerm)=

[Mike55]

WOW! Exif please!


Thanks for the kind words :)


EXIF:

File name
IMG_4353.CR2
Camera Model Name
Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Shooting Date/Time
9/21/2006 01:32:10
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/200Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F10
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation
-2/3
ISO Speed
100
Lens
18-55mm
Focal Length
55.0 mm
Image size
3456 x 2304
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Auto
AF mode
One-Shot AF
Picture Style
-
Parameters
Tone Curve : -
Sharpness level : -
Pattern Sharpness : -
Contrast : -1
Sharpness : 0
Color saturation : 1
Color tone : 0
Color matrix
-
Color Space
sRGB
File Size
7202 KB
Dust Delete Data
No
Drive Mode
Single-frame shooting

[Mike55]

HDR I assume? If so, this is what HDR is meant to be.

If not, GND's? anyway, great shot.


Thanks :D

It is indeed an HDR using Photomatix. It's one RAW, then set to a higher and lower exposure in two JPEG files, and then combined.

It's really easy to overdo it though. It's a great program, but like any tool it doesn't work for every job.

The kit lens is capable of taking really nice shots IMHO. I love nature landscape and to me it's "location, location, location!". That show was in Yellowstone National Park, which is a photographer's dream.

[D-Jordi]

Two night shots from Castro, Spain... Handheld with my 400D and the kit-lens. No PP done other than auto color/contras/levels. This is before I started shooting RAW two weeks ago.
-Now I'm trying to learn how to do it the right way..
http://www.perspektiv.org/images/IMG_1915.jpg
http://www.perspektiv.org/images/IMG_1905.jpg
And well.. Yes I know there's some noise from the high ISO, but I didn't bring my Tripod for this trip, and I'm just experimenting with how much I can push the camera.

[firu3000]

Taken near Mystery Spot
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/firu3000/windroad.jpg

[willy b]

^^^^
Really like that!

[Canon Soldier]

i like these pics (some of em so far) but i don't know how yall do it!! MY kit lens always produces subdued colors and crazy flare and extremely inaccurate color! Is this normal? Also, some of my pics look really hazy? Me or the lens?

[DDCSD]

i like these pics (some of em so far) but i don't know how yall do it!! MY kit lens always produces subdued colors and crazy flare and extremely inaccurate color! Is this normal? Also, some of my pics look really hazy? Me or the lens?

You should start up a new thread and post some pictures up. The people here can give you some very good ideas as to what you may be doing wrong, or give some suggestions as to way to improve with what you are using.

[firu3000]

^^^^
Really like that!
Thanks!, It was one of those places where you just have to stop.

[Mike55]

Another from the venerable kit:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/yellowstonewidecopy.jpg

[sanderd]

Wow Mike, that Yellowstone image looks awesome ! :D

[tbisaacs]

The kit lens totally just blew my mind:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2175/2408255000_6005c8fea4_b.jpg

18-55 EF-S on 40d w/420EX bounced of a white ceiling. Adjustments were edge sharpening, levels, contrast, and white balance with whibal card.

Thanks!

[Max F]

Is it me or are these kit lens archive shots looking better than the 17-55 ($1000) lens archive thread, lol?!

[ggt1_02]

Is it me or are these kit lens archive shots looking better than the 17-55 ($1000) lens archive thread, lol?!

Better lens does not automatically mean better results. I find when I use my kit lens, I have to pay more attention to get the results I am looking for.

[Canon Soldier]

tbisaacs: I am sorry to say i dont believe that came from the kit lens. I don't mean to offend you or anything, in fact this shuold be a compliment, but that dog pic is to crisp and clear and colorfoul to be from a kit lens. Maybe it came from your fifty?

[Canon Soldier]

Better lens does not automatically mean better results. I find when I use my kit lens, I have to pay more attention to get the results I am looking for.

Usually a "better lens" equals better pictures, however small or big a step up. It is a fact that some lenses have better color reproduction, better sharpness, better resolving power, better contrast, and better image "pop".