Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

[RTRIDER]

I forgot how good this lens was. I was told to get it as my first walk around lens, and boy I was not dissapointed. To be honest, when I saw this shot, I thought it was one of the first shots with my 70-200 f/4L, I was amazed when I read the exif. I got this lens off ebay, and it has had a bit of wear, the barrel extends when you point it down, can be repaired, but I am gonna leave it...1/125" F5.6 ISO400
http://www.rtrider.co.uk/JAK_0001.JPG

[stevenlhopkins]

I am new to DSLR photography. I mean like I just started two weeks ago. I have a canon eos 40D with EF 28-135 IS USM kit lens. I took my first night photo with it and noticed only daytime photos listed here. Here is the link to it on this forum [URL="http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=486591"]
I thought the kit lens did an excellent job shooting night photos as well

[borna]

Two of Mine:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2341/2415044096_cd1c4059b5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2412010551_0c45d06932.jpg

[sgogula]

these snaps i took in Vegas.. no PP, straight from the camera

[zeva]

where was that picture of the waterfalls taken? mirrage?

[DDWD10]

Tropicana I believe... we visited Vegas last summer

[sgogula]

where was that picture of the waterfalls taken? mirrage?

There were so many casino's that i have forgotten which one was this. I think this one was opposite new york

[tonyage]

it gets the job done

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd193/tonyage86/Picture616.jpg

[steveathome]

Just posted this one on a similar thread

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5372003&postcount=39

[mick w]

Finally get to contribute! Here's a shot I took today with the 28-135.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/swisher/IMG_0478Converted.jpg

[ScottB]

Here's one of mine from a recent trip to Baltimore's Federal Hill Park.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e231/sbennett2112/Pics/IMG_0060_edited-1.jpg

[ironron]

Tried a couple more this morning.:)

[Aetherfury]

Since I finally got my 40d kit I thought I would add my first few =)

28mm - F/3.5 - ISO500 - 1/32 sec
http://www.aetherfury.com/pic01.jpg

130mm - F/5.6 - ISO400 - 1/160 sec - (Adjusted Levels in pp... I'm not good with exposure yet)
http://www.aetherfury.com/pic02.jpg

[Angdvl089]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2377/2472696034_57a7f7b99d_b.jpg

[brianlance]

Members of Kaba Modern (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaba_Modern) at UC Irvine a few weeks ago.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2428138137_9d56683cac.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianlance/2428138137/)
135mm, 1/125 sec, f/11, ISO 400, PP: only a slight crop
View Large (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2428138137_9d56683cac_b.jpg)

[euge]

i love this lens!!!

[brianlance]

i love this lens!!!

so do I! I can't remember if I posted this one before or not, and I'm too lazy to go back and look. ;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2099/2305154196_40b5eded1c.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/brianlance/2305154196/)
135mm, IS0 400, f/5.6, 1/500s. Cropped slightly + curves/levels adjustments. Larger (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2099/2305154196_40b5eded1c_b.jpg)

[stargazer77517]

Heres mine

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg62/Stargazer_54/box-flower1-1copy_filtered.jpg

[stargazer77517]

And one morehttp://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg62/Stargazer_54/box-flowerzoom2-3_filtered.jpg

[grandadraymond]

One from me
http://lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Snowy_Owlg_resize.jpg

[bachak]

One from me

[anonymousbear]

Unedited

[anonymousbear]

more unedited

[kcope81]

I love this lens. I just picked it up cheap.

[jdlloyd67]

This is a great lens! I used it for quite a while and always came away with good shots that I was satisfied with. Here's one from a model shoot I did...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/brianne.jpg

Check out my website (www.dldigitalimages.com (http://www.dldigitalimages.com)) if you want to see more. I love this lens but very recently sold if for a Tamron 28-75. I may regret that decision in the end. :confused:

[Nordly]

A few from Norway paired with my old 20D. I've now sold both, but they were a brilliant couple.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2290073470_7bb6a62841.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2243/2289293081_c8a4f869ba.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/2289311133_ccea80e20e.jpg?v=0

[ironron]

A few from Norway paired with my old 20D. I've now sold both, but they were a brilliant couple.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2290073470_7bb6a62841.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2243/2289293081_c8a4f869ba.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/2289311133_ccea80e20e.jpg?v=0 Nowt wrong with them mate, bet you wish you had kept em.:)

[In2Photos]

I don't use this lens much as it is my wife's but I grabbed her camera to take this shot of a Hibiscus flower beginning to open early in the morning.

30D, 135mm, f/5.6, 1/500, ISO 200 slight crop

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/99084353.jpg

[ironron]

I don't use this lens much as it is my wife's but I grabbed her camera to take this shot of a Hibiscus flower beginning to open early in the morning.

30D, 135mm, f/5.6, 1/500, ISO 200 slight crop

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/99084353.jpg Nice shot! Why is it B/W.?

[In2Photos]

Nice shot! Why is it B/W.?
Why not? ;)

The color version was nice but the details became lost in the flower. The B&W seemed to give it more texture.

[ironron]

Why not? ;)

The color version was nice but the details became lost in the flower. The B&W seemed to give it more texture.

What i really should have said, Was! How did you do it.?:)

[In2Photos]

What i really should have said, Was! How did you do it.?:)
Ah OK!

I used Lightroom. Clicked the grayscale button, then adjusted the exposure, blacks, and brightness sliders to taste. I then adjusted the curves to get more contrast. I then adjusted the grayscale parameters using the point adjustment tool to alter the "color". That was about it. A few minutes is all.

[ironron]

i have'nt got lightroom, i have photoshop 7, have'nt got a clue how to work a lot of it.:oops:

[kcope81]

Here's another. Great lens

[speedy_2]

I'm trying to debate if trading my Sigma 17-70mm for a 24-70mm was a good idea, or if I should've gone with the Canon 28-135. I think I might've enjoyed the 135mm's on the long end. But, the loss of the constant 2.8 is still questionable. Beautiful images from everyone on here though!!

[Samanax]

Some plumeria that were blooming on my neighbor's tree.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2578275645_1c7e378f04_o.jpg

Laszlo's Car Wash.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2644000571_c0e8794b92_o.jpg

:) Samanax

[brecklundin]

Shot this today as my first pic for the junk we sell.

here are the first settings...I forget the settings on the 2nd photo.

40d, 1/320s, f/7.1, ISO 400, FL: 85mm, No Flash
(some PP, levels and USM sharpening)

[pennypue]

Shot this today as my first pic for the junk we sell.

here are the first settings...I forget the settings on the 2nd photo.

40d, 1/320s, f/7.1, ISO 400, FL: 85mm, No Flash
(some PP, levels and USM sharpening)Yum!! Stemware!! (I have an addiction :p) are there more than one of them?

[brecklundin]

Yum!! Stemware!! (I have an addiction :p) are there more than one of them?

hehehehe...welcome to the club. :)

There are only four of those wine goblets. Even the stems are cut. My best guess is they were made by France Crystal or even someone like Baccarat. Hard to say as nondescript as they are and I have only done a cursory bit of research. The estate they came from was in Montecito, CA and was nothing but French antiques ranging from about 1720 to the around the 1930s. I have several really nice pieces. I wasn't in a big buying mood that day and, well, just didn't buy like I normally would have. ;)

Oh, another pic, sure....

[illusions]

my last trip at the zoo with this lens...

[garyeaton]

http://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080611/13/485011325bfbf.jpg

[ironron]

Nery nicely done.
I must admit, that i have been neglecting this lense lately.:lol:

[garyeaton]

how do I attach a photo?? help! :0

[garyeaton]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/2588378748_c127dbbf09.jpg?v=0

[garyeaton]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2548177541_291131dc6a.jpg?v=0

[-spam-]

Going through old photos and found a bunch from Sea World that I took with this lens before I sold it to my dad.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1195/1345786169_6c6b3a82aa_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/1345786169/in/photostream/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1290/1345358039_db19ef0964_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/1345358039/in/set-72157600638261690)

[brecklundin]

part of me really misses this lens...this is prolly my fav shot I took with the lens, it was also one of the very first I took with it...

[ironron]

part of me really misses this lens...this is prolly my fav shot I took with the lens, it was also one of the very first I took with it...

Buy another one. Nice shots!:)

[brecklundin]

Buy another one. Nice shots!:)

:lol: I just sold it last week...it is gonna be replaced by a Sigma 24-60 f/2.8 with my other lenses I did not need the full range so I used the 28-135 to help by the 150-500 :D

Thanks for the comments on the pics...glad ya found them nice to look at. I still think people underrate this lens. It's a quite serviceable to often outstanding lens for us who take pictures because we like to look at them not the square pixels that make up the picture. ;)

[ironron]

:lol: I just sold it last week...it is gonna be replaced by a Sigma 24-60 f/2.8 with my other lenses I did not need the full range so I used the 28-135 to help by the 150-500 :D

Thanks for the comments on the pics...glad ya found them nice to look at. I still think people underrate this lens. It's a quite serviceable to often outstanding lens for us who take pictures because we like to look at them not the square pixels that make up the picture. ;)

Yeah! right on. pixel peepers take note.:lol:

[smjbh5]

part of me really misses this lens...this is prolly my fav shot I took with the lens, it was also one of the very first I took with it...

How did you take that picture? Which bird were you focusing on? I'm disapointed with my lens, so I decided to order the Sigma as well.

[KayakPhotos]

What CPL and ND filters have people had the best luck with when paired with the 28-135mm?

[-spam-]

it is gonna be replaced by a Sigma 24-60 f/2.8 with my other lenses

Hah, thats what I ended up replacing mine with. Still kinda miss the reach on the 28-135, mostly because the 24-60 is currently my longest lens :(

[kcope81]

Great lens

[jaojr]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2707353845_0c4fcb9ae5_o.jpg

[ironron]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2707353845_0c4fcb9ae5_o.jpgNice one

[ironron]

Great lens

Beautiful colours.!:)

[Vortex99]

part of me really misses this lens...this is prolly my fav shot I took with the lens, it was also one of the very first I took with it...


Stunning.. love the detail and composition!

Great lens


Love the colours!
Another nice shot, I love my copy of this lens...

[kcope81]

Here's another

[o2sensorheating]

Wow! I totally underestimated the capabilities of the 28-135! Im dusting mine off tonight and will spend tomorrow with just her thanks to this thread. Some wonderful shots!

[kcope81]

Yes it's a great lens indeed

[DDWD10]

Mine should've arrived today... but didn't. Can't wait till it comes!

[barno]

This was the only lens that I had when shooting some insane surf last winter at La Jolla Shores in December. The sun was setting and it was dark in 30 minutes but was able to pull off this shot.

This is a pretty solid lens and even though it is not an "L" lens it's a pretty versatile lens. It's the poor man's 24-105mm L lens but I'm a firm believer that in the hands of a good photographer the 28-135mm can yield better results than a lesser experienced photographer w/an "L" lens.

I recently purchased an 80-200mm 2.8 which I look forward to taking to the beach when we get the big winter surf.

[James_Yarusinsky]

My two favorite pictures ive taken.

[silvrr]

Here are a few I have taken with this lens.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/silvrr600/12W6v2small.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/silvrr600/Full.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/silvrr600/IMG_1369-1.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/silvrr600/IMG_9183small.jpg

[ironron]

All great shots.I will have to look mine out.:)

[masayako]

Nice guitar pic. :-)

[KayakPhotos]

Here is my favorite picture taken thus far with this lens. Taken at around 30 sec. off the roof of my car.

[jaojr]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2711697546_e6756771c4_o.jpg

[Domino81]

Not a super-huge fan of this lens, but there's a lot of bang-for-you-buck appeal. Which is about the only reason I'd get it. But I went into Best Buy the other day and they happened to have the lens and they were asking $600. $600!! I told the salesman that the price was ridiculous and I think he took it personally. Oh well, nice shots guys. Making me second-guess my decision.

[DreDaze]

it seems like now would be the time to get it if you are interested...since it's on b&h for a little over 400...but you can easily get it for under 300 on here or ebay

[jdlloyd67]

A testament to the sharpness this lens is capable of...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/GreatEgret1_small.jpg

[KayakPhotos]

Great shot! That looks like something out of one of the L forums...very nice.

[ironron]

Nice one"

[flashram]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2758229749_8d261c51ea_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/2755703458_81e76941e6_b.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

Great shot! That looks like something out of one of the L forums...very nice.
Thanks! I took that shot along with the one below back in 2007 when I first got my 40D. Never really appreciated this lens but the more old shots I go through the more I realize that this lens was pretty dang good. I sold it for the Tamron 28-75.

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/Seaworld_GreatEgret_small.jpg

[fz_za]

Great shot! That looks like something out of one of the L forums...very nice.

I agree... Well put!

[jdlloyd67]

One more from the 28-135 taken before I sold it...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/Seagull_small.jpg

[Parmcat]

This picture is not the greatest in the thread, but I wanted to show how far I pushed this lens, and the IQ stood up. I was thinking of selling this lens, but I am seriously reconsidering right now.

This was shot at f9, 1/13 at iso 200 HANDHELD, AND is a 100% crop

I think it passes my test!!!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/Parmcat/FuzzyBee_filteredMedium.jpg

[kcope81]

....

[e.omega]

Hey guys. Can someone please tell me how this 28-135mm compares with the 18-55mm kit lens that comes with the 450D? I'm new to photography but i'm learning fast so pls pardon my rookiness. I would like to know which has better zoom, which is a wider angle lens, which is sharper and which achieves better DoF. I'm trying to find out if its worth adding to my collection as I already have the 18-55 kit lens. I am looking for a lens that can help me achieve good DoF(i love the look of photos with blurred background/bokeh), a better zoom than my kit lens, wider angle, and ofcourse a very affordable lens.

[fz_za]

e.omega, I've actually owned both the 18-55mm and 28-135mm (at the same time, while I had my 300D). I bought the 300D (with 18-55mm lens as a kit) and the 28-135mm at the same time, and I rarely ever used my 18-55mm. The 18-55mm was nice to keep as a standby for when I needed a wider field of view (which, when shooting mostly portraits like I do, is not often).

Regarding your questions:

* The 28-135mm has "better zoom" than the 18-55mm - it will let you get a LOT closer to your subject (135mm vs. 55mm) which will help if you are shooting people or subjects not very close to you.

* The 18-55mm is much wider (18mm vs. 28mm). Compared to the 28-135mm, this helps if you are close to your subject and you cannot move yourself further back to 'fit' the subject in the frame (e.g. shooting a large group of people in a small room, or shooting large buildings, etc.).

* I never did any comprehensive testing, but I found both to be sufficiently sharp, although I'm pretty sure that overall the 28-135mm had better quality than the 18-55mm. There's probably very little in it, especially for persons new to photography like yourself. If you want the ultimate sharpness, shoot at f/8 aperture, on a sturdy tripod with mirror lock-up ;)

* DoF. I believe both lenses are f/3.5-5.6. However, because the 28-135mm is longer (can zoom in more) you will get a much more blurred background than you would with the 18-55mm zoomed in all the way (again, 135mm vs. 55mm). You can also try and move yourself closer to the subject and use the largest aperture your lens lets you to blur the background (this would work with either lens, although the 18-55mm may distort more because it is wider).

Considering that you want a lens that will give you better bokeh, I would highly recommend you pick up a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 (about US$90). It's an amazing lens for the price and will let you blur your backgrounds a lot more than either the 18-55mm or the 28-135mm. It is obviously not a zoom lens though, so you may find yourself having to switch lenses on your camera frequently.

Regarding better zoom and wider angle, unfortunately, you can't have it all in a single lens. If you want something wider than 18-55mm, you will have to look at the Canon EF-S 10-22mm and it is not cheap at about US$700. If you want a better zoom which is affordable, the 28-135mm is a good choice and I would recommend it. Once you are ready, you can always sell what you have and step up to something like a 17-55mm f/2.8 IS and a 70-200mm to go with it (but then you are looking at AT LEAST US$1500 or so).

Lastly, if you do not mind changing lenses when your subject matter calls for it, you could get a Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 (about $360) which will give you more "zoom" than your 18-55mm, AND a much larger aperture meaning you will be able to get your backgrounds blurred a lot more also. The downside will be physically changing lenses on your camera (unless you get another 450D :))

Good luck! Let us know what you end up doing, and how it works out for you.

[garyeaton]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/gfrgary/SMRLQiadahI/AAAAAAAACtg/mYka_NekdWY/s720/IMG_6772_16x22.jpg

[KayakPhotos]

Here are a few for the nature photogs out there.

[e.omega]

e.omega, I've actually owned both the 18-55mm and 28-135mm (at the same time, while I had my 300D). I bought the 300D (with 18-55mm lens as a kit) and the 28-135mm at the same time, and I rarely ever used my 18-55mm. The 18-55mm was nice to keep as a standby for when I needed a wider field of view (which, when shooting mostly portraits like I do, is not often).

Regarding your questions:

* The 28-135mm has "better zoom" than the 18-55mm - it will let you get a LOT closer to your subject (135mm vs. 55mm) which will help if you are shooting people or subjects not very close to you.

* The 18-55mm is much wider (18mm vs. 28mm). Compared to the 28-135mm, this helps if you are close to your subject and you cannot move yourself further back to 'fit' the subject in the frame (e.g. shooting a large group of people in a small room, or shooting large buildings, etc.).

* I never did any comprehensive testing, but I found both to be sufficiently sharp, although I'm pretty sure that overall the 28-135mm had better quality than the 18-55mm. There's probably very little in it, especially for persons new to photography like yourself. If you want the ultimate sharpness, shoot at f/8 aperture, on a sturdy tripod with mirror lock-up ;)

* DoF. I believe both lenses are f/3.5-5.6. However, because the 28-135mm is longer (can zoom in more) you will get a much more blurred background than you would with the 18-55mm zoomed in all the way (again, 135mm vs. 55mm). You can also try and move yourself closer to the subject and use the largest aperture your lens lets you to blur the background (this would work with either lens, although the 18-55mm may distort more because it is wider).

Considering that you want a lens that will give you better bokeh, I would highly recommend you pick up a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 (about US$90). It's an amazing lens for the price and will let you blur your backgrounds a lot more than either the 18-55mm or the 28-135mm. It is obviously not a zoom lens though, so you may find yourself having to switch lenses on your camera frequently.

Regarding better zoom and wider angle, unfortunately, you can't have it all in a single lens. If you want something wider than 18-55mm, you will have to look at the Canon EF-S 10-22mm and it is not cheap at about US$700. If you want a better zoom which is affordable, the 28-135mm is a good choice and I would recommend it. Once you are ready, you can always sell what you have and step up to something like a 17-55mm f/2.8 IS and a 70-200mm to go with it (but then you are looking at AT LEAST US$1500 or so).

Lastly, if you do not mind changing lenses when your subject matter calls for it, you could get a Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 (about $360) which will give you more "zoom" than your 18-55mm, AND a much larger aperture meaning you will be able to get your backgrounds blurred a lot more also. The downside will be physically changing lenses on your camera (unless you get another 450D :))

Good luck! Let us know what you end up doing, and how it works out for you.

Hey Thanks alot for the info. It was really helpful. After reading your comment, a couple threads, and a thread i opened(http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=565494), I have desided to get just the 50mm f/1.8 since i already have a wide lens that serves most of my needs. I'm going to buy a zoom lens but later on. I've realised that I don't really need the 28-135mm, or maybe not just right now because all three lenses are within the same "range". I like the zoom/DoF better compared to my 18-55mm though. At the same time, someone is willing to sell a new 28-135mm to me for $285 to me locally and I dont know if i'll regret passing on that deal.

[Jim Holtz]

Hey Thanks alot for the info. It was really helpful. After reading your comment, a couple threads, and a thread i opened(http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=565494), I have desided to get just the 50mm f/1.8 since i already have a wide lens that serves most of my needs. I'm going to buy a zoom lens but later on. I've realised that I don't really need the 28-135mm, or maybe not just right now because all three lenses are within the same "range". I like the zoom/DoF better compared to my 18-55mm though. At the same time, someone is willing to sell a new 28-135mm to me for $285 to me locally and I dont know if i'll regret passing on that deal.

I think he was talking about the old 18-55 rather than the new 18-55 IS that comes on the 450D. The new 18-55 IS is an excellent performer with extremely sharp optics. Do a search and you'll come up with many, many threads.

I'd also like a longer lens as a walk around but I'm not willing to give up the 18 Vs. the 28. Canons announced but not yet available 18-200 IS lens looks interesting if the performance is comparable to the 18-55 IS & 55-250 IS. It's too much money though at $699.

Jim

[fz_za]

Hey Thanks alot for the info. It was really helpful. After reading your comment, a couple threads, and a thread i opened(http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=565494), I have desided to get just the 50mm f/1.8 since i already have a wide lens that serves most of my needs. I'm going to buy a zoom lens but later on. I've realised that I don't really need the 28-135mm, or maybe not just right now because all three lenses are within the same "range". I like the zoom/DoF better compared to my 18-55mm though. At the same time, someone is willing to sell a new 28-135mm to me for $285 to me locally and I dont know if i'll regret passing on that deal.

You're welcome. I'm glad you've come to a decision - I'm sure you will be really happy with the 50mm f/1.8. I hate to throw a spanner in your works, but US$285 for a new 28-135mm is a pretty good deal ;) But I think for your needs, a 50mm f/1.8 to supplement your 18-55mm for better DoF is a good choice.

I think he was talking about the old 18-55 rather than the new 18-55 IS that comes on the 450D. The new 18-55 IS is an excellent performer with extremely sharp optics. Do a search and you'll come up with many, many threads.

I'd also like a longer lens as a walk around but I'm not willing to give up the 18 Vs. the 28. Canons announced but not yet available 18-200 IS lens looks interesting if the performance is comparable to the 18-55 IS & 55-250 IS. It's too much money though at $699.

Jim

Good catch, Jim. You're right - I'm referring to the original 18-55 - in fact, the mark I (I think there was a mark II that came out before the 18-55 IS). I cannot comment on the 18-55 IS as I have not used it. I'm sure it is a good lens though, at the very least value-wise. The 18-200mm is also very interesting.

[USER876]

Here are few I took with my 40d

http://fototime.com/3E86A030EB69F30/standard.jpg

http://fototime.com/EB7E135EBC69F84/standard.jpg

http://fototime.com/AD6BAE210BB0BFE/standard.jpg

http://fototime.com/C3519F8A7BAE617/standard.jpg

http://fototime.com/0FE6E7DC6258C2D/standard.jpg

[kaptureit15]

Can I request a comparison of the lens at 28 and 135? Please.

Thanks.

Also, is it just me or is this lens not as sharp as other ones? (I HAVE spent a lot of time looking at the 50mm primes, though, heh)

[USER876]

This is at 28mm

http://fototime.com/56A1A1B65396DDD/orig.jpg

http://fototime.com/97944F765C25ED6/orig.jpg

[Raivyn]

Here are mine. It's a good lens.
http://raivyn.smugmug.com/photos/313343472_7jtaL-M.jpg

http://raivyn.smugmug.com/photos/313698657_vvRqc-M.jpg

[DDWD10]

A decent sports lens if you have enough light.

[Eagle]

Nothing worth posting yet with this lens as I just bought it used in the sell forums here. My main reason for getting it was the range, it should work great for me as my walk around. And used at $250ish the price was a bargain.

[ironron]

Enjoy!:)

[WhiteZenki]

Fun and versatile lens, just wish I had something wider, but this is all I can afford.

1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2580509183_d37947dbcb_b.jpg
2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2805767577_2f30944593_b.jpg

[MarineManiac]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/cabbage2003/IMG_2666.jpg

100%

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/cabbage2003/100crop135-1.jpg

[jaojr]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2887310287_4ccda752c6.jpg

[USER876]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/morrow373/SOBaXqSF5YI/AAAAAAAABsk/_vCHmVxYTjM/s800/IMG_1245.JPG

[Eagle]

Nothing special, but here's a shot from the lens.

[Cotmweasel]

I haven't posted in this thread for some reason. so here's some pics from that lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2910748559_759bfe9e20_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2911595124_e04b77821e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2911488318_7a65f284de_b.jpg

[tangy1]

Hey Great pic's everyone. I also have this lens but am selling as I just purchased a 24-105 F4 L.
Have not had a play yet but I may be regretting it judging by some of these pic's. Time will tell I guess.

[cub]

Some of mine
http://kubikus.i-soldi.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4200&g2_serialNumber=2 (http://kubikus.i-soldi.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4199)

One of first shots on 28-135
http://imgcash2.imageshack.us/Himg59/scaled.php?server=59&filename=img5717resizetm9.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

[MntnRnnr]

A couple from yesterday...

http://smeds.smugmug.com/photos/395014477_onNvC-L.jpg

http://smeds.smugmug.com/photos/394912368_xCRb3-XL.jpg

[cub]

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/3303/img1007if8.jpg

[kruang]

Some of my shots. Resize and sharpen once. :lol:

No duck, but dog will do.

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5539/img3582ags9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Look good for bokeh too.

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/3983/img5177aqt1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[MntnRnnr]

From this weekend's trip to the orchard...

http://smeds.smugmug.com/photos/397923877_j2rNz-XL.jpg

http://smeds.smugmug.com/photos/397928763_7qrxi-XL.jpg

[SF Lights]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2983032337_acf4af811e.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/sfstreetlight/2983032337/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2983877026_97db219af5.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/sfstreetlight/2983877026/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2983868028_55b5c29090.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/sfstreetlight/2983868028/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2983001473_61fdf50b3b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/sfstreetlight/2983001473/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2982997495_bc8b1d46af.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/sfstreetlight/2982997495/)

[dingelingyi]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/2988743273_16a7c771b5_b.jpg

[dingelingyi]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/2988743257_cbc05ef1f0.jpg?v=0

[octospit]

my second post here! yay! my favorite lens(i have this and nifty) ha!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3009491706_276115246f.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/2998169181_e40d1afded.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2998170887_47c40c00e0.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2982867883_3ab1f06378.jpg?v=0

joined months ago, but have been reading and learning till now

[Nefeilyn]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2983032337_acf4af811e.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/sfstreetlight/2983032337/)





http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2983001473_61fdf50b3b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/sfstreetlight/2983001473/)



I really love the eerie feeling these two have! I just wish they would have a tiny wee bit more contrast and maybe even saturation to make the colour of the bridge pop against the blue sky, just a little, nothing too vibrant so the soft feeling of the shots remain. :]

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/3017450054_3bfa84270d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3016464781_a73b4afb9c_b.jpg

[booboo]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2871429620_9071482d00_o.jpg

[Lore]

This lens just hit my doorstep today. I've been meaning to photograph these leaves before they fully change, I think they are so pretty. I'm really enjoying this lens... for the whole few hours I've had it :cool:

Camera: Canon EOS 30D
Lens: EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
F Number 4.5
Flash On
Focal Length 53.0 mm
Exposure: Auto exposure, Program AE, 1/60 sec, f/4.5, ISO 200
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/silentlore/30D/IMG_5527-1.jpg

[brianlance]

A few from this past Saturday in Newport Beach, CA:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/3018577921_175c4846d1.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/brianlance/3018577921/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/3019406560_15ee1fa4cc.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/brianlance/3019406560/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/3018572795_ccc4294b6b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/brianlance/3018572795/in/photostream/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/3019399466_7eb334effc.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/brianlance/3019399466/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/3020970868_d0b345f014.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/brianlance/3020970868/)

[haileylommen]

I used this lens on a Rebel XT up until I just received the 50d today.
Very excited to take many more shots with it. :)

Here's a shot with the lens on the Rebel:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/3028101831_521cb7720b.jpg?v=0

[grphx]

Here are a couple side by side shots. When I took these, I was hungry and I get shakey so these are probably not very good "what you can do" shots but more like "how good they improve your shots" haha.

http://redonblack.com/pics/Junk/50mm.jpg

http://redonblack.com/pics/Junk/tripod.jpg

http://redonblack.com/pics/Junk/cup.jpg

[fritzk3]

Folks,

I am considering adding a lens to my bag (budget around $300) and the choices would include this lens as well as the 55-250 IS lens.

(My current kit includes just the 18-55 IS and the 50/1.8.)

What's the prevailing opinion as to which lens has better IQ? I like the idea of having the reach of the 55-250, as well as not paying for some redundancy in the 28-55 range... but then again the 28-135 range makes for a pretty nice walk-around.

Thoughts?

[trevstro]

Can I request a comparison of the lens at 28 and 135? Please.

Thanks.

Also, is it just me or is this lens not as sharp as other ones? (I HAVE spent a lot of time looking at the 50mm primes, though, heh)


Here is one at 28. Inside St Peters Basillica, low light.
http://stromquist.smugmug.com/photos/404521756_iFmPN-M-1.jpg

135, shot from top of bus tour
http://stromquist.smugmug.com/photos/404520563_SXCoH-M-1.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/3051300508_944eb384f4_b.jpg

[BT-S]

some of my favorite shots with this lens...


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2991108372_0a32ed75a9_b.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2970285739_5b53fed630.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/2665963493_078c59cf13.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2238/2507967606_0605e58a1b.jpg

[KayakPhotos]

What's the prevailing opinion as to which lens has better IQ? I like the idea of having the reach of the 55-250, as well as not paying for some redundancy in the 28-55 range... but then again the 28-135 range makes for a pretty nice walk-around.

Thoughts?

I think that the general consensus is that the 18-55 IS & 55-250 IS are going to give you the best IQ. The build quality of the 55-250 is not going to be as good as the 28-135 and it does not have a USM focus motor, so it will focus a little bit slower. I have the 28-135 and while I am selling it, it has served me well. It has a great walk around range, but for me I needed something wider. Since you already have the 18-55 IS, I would probably go for the 55-250mm. If you never have to go wide, then it is hard to beat the 28-135mm for a "bang for your buck" lens.

[smacafee]

Does anyone have pictures from this lens on a FF body?

I'm conspiring with my friend as to whether he should go for the kit 5Dii or get the body and 2 primes+this.

[Zeth]

My first lens ever. I was very sad to sell it last as part of Operation: Fund A 5D.

http://jasonburt.smugmug.com/photos/343680056_T34sp-L-2.jpg

[ironron]

Shame, nice pics.:cry:

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3084853479_526a3c8e87_b.jpg

[MLphoto]

I orderd my canon 50D with 28-135mm lens 2 days ago. I read that some copies of this lens may be soft. Hopefully i get a good copy, can't wait to play around with it.

[-spam-]

From a few weeks back when i pinched dads 5D and my old 28-135. From the hip as i was walking through town.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/3028398511_3347ea1f3f.jpg?v=0 (http://flickr.com/photos/38894064@N00/3028398511/)

[jcp2000]

wow some nice pics on pages 5 and 6 i was starting to worry about getting this lens when i get my 40d. seeing the last photos made me make up my mine about getting the 40d kit and not just the body

[rivermule]

http://fc22.deviantart.com/fs38/i/2008/343/2/0/Splish_Splash_by_Rivermule.jpg

http://fc43.deviantart.com/fs38/i/2008/343/5/1/Luck_by_Rivermule.jpg

[smacafee]

Those shots in post #281 are great, what were your settings? (aperture etc.)

[rivermule]

Shutter Speed: 1/80 second
F Number: F/10.0
Focal Length: 135 mm
ISO Speed: 100

and 430ex on auto. On camera

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/3102444037_a35c95fd4c_b.jpg

[Lore]

How about a few Arena Condition type shots :) My first time with this camera & this lens in this enviornment. I was pretty pleased with the results all in all. The photos are watermarked by me as I share my hawks photos on a blackhawks messageboard.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/silentlore/hockey_08_09/hawks_ducks/IMG_5894-2.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/silentlore/hockey_08_09/hawks_ducks/IMG_5939-2.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/silentlore/hockey_08_09/hawks_ducks/IMG_6006-2.jpg

[legionnaire]

Here's my sample

F/5.6
1/1250
ISO200

[Medic85]

:lol: I just sold it last week...it is gonna be replaced by a Sigma 24-60 f/2.8 with my other lenses I did not need the full range so I used the 28-135 to help by the 150-500 :D

Thanks for the comments on the pics...glad ya found them nice to look at. I still think people underrate this lens. It's a quite serviceable to often outstanding lens for us who take pictures because we like to look at them not the square pixels that make up the picture. ;)

How did you take that picture? Which bird were you focusing on? I'm disapointed with my lens, so I decided to order the Sigma as well.

Hah, thats what I ended up replacing mine with. Still kinda miss the reach on the 28-135, mostly because the 24-60 is currently my longest lens :(

I currently have the Sigma but I sold a couple of things and am about to order my new 40D but I can't decide if I want the 28-135 or just the body with a grip. I can't have both due to budget reasons (plus the wife will kill me if I spend more than I have in my paypal account). I know I can sell one of the lenses to fund a grip later but I just can't decide. I would love the extra reach and the USM and IS.

[ironron]

I currently have the Sigma but I sold a couple of things and am about to order my new 40D but I can't decide if I want the 28-135 or just the body with a grip. I can't have both due to budget reasons (plus the wife will kill me if I spend more than I have in my paypal account). I know I can sell one of the lenses to fund a grip later but I just can't decide. I would love the extra reach and the USM and IS.

HaHa! Why are we all frightened of our wifes:)

[Medic85]

Because we should be! I'm not gonna say the real reason but those of us who are married or in relationships know what I'm talking about;)

[HoosierJoe]

Because we should be! I'm not gonna say the real reason but those of us who are married or in relationships know what I'm talking about;)
Amen my brother.

[GeologyROCKS]

Got out for a bit this afternoon, nothing special:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/Undergr0undAssassins/OT%20Stuff/Bathroom.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/Undergr0undAssassins/OT%20Stuff/Flag2.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/Undergr0undAssassins/OT%20Stuff/church.jpg

Photobucket resizing FTL

[Gorveatt]

Straight out of the lens

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r283/HCFiirkan/_MG_4356.jpg

[SF Lights]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/3112049648_2bd473f528.jpg

[LV Moose]

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo209/mistermooster1/dragonfly1.jpg
1/15Sec. F/14 ISO 500
I like taking shots of critters in my yard, including bats, hummingbirds, and various types of dragonflies.

[LV Moose]

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo209/mistermooster1/dragonfly2.jpg

[Plex306]

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/8620/img3029ec5.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3378/3193825976_3424a3b646_b.jpg

[crm]

http://crm.wongbooger.com/gofast/images/IMG_0766%20copy2.jpg

[jchargu3]

Little to no processing on all

http://sharpshuttermedia.com/gallery/d/128-4/pcmspicnic-91.jpg

http://sharpshuttermedia.com/gallery/d/4724-4/IMG_3332.jpg

http://sharpshuttermedia.com/gallery/d/8094-4/IMG_8600.jpg

[HoosierJoe]

a snapshot

[ironron]

I have forgot how good this lens is.