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

[weedeath]

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/4723/020bnq.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/020bnq.jpg/)

[Randall n LV]

My favirite shot

[hybridkyle]

My favorite so far with this lens:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/3725870546_fd35dfc343_o.jpg

[BeritOlam]

Bright early afternoon sun made this a tough shot to get... used a ND+4 and CPL filter to slow the shutter speed down.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2526/3715300152_9b334f8b74_o.jpg


A great example of what this little dynamo can do. Shame on you to the people who think this lens is "old" and "out dated"!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[PBaker]

A great example of what this little dynamo can do. Shame on you to the people who think this lens is "old" and "out dated"!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Wow. Thank you!
It is a great lens. It's on my camera most of the time...

[drb5]

For a while i've been searching the net for details on the 5D MKII with a 28-135mm lens....there isn't much let me tell you!

It was what i could afford and the more i use these, the more it blows me away. Ok, i'm not used to FF, but tbh the sharpness the 28-135 produces on the MKII is a lot better than i expected.

The following is straight out the camera with NO processing at all.

HTP and ALO are off and NR is on standard.

ISO 1250
28MM
F5.6
1/80
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3739085565_75de845fea_b.jpg

Roughly 100% crop(didn't know how to get an exact crop.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3505/3739880276_7e25cd500f_o.jpg


Full size here...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drb5/3739085565/sizes/o/

[BeritOlam]

Actually, these photos ^^ show more the power of the 5DMKII's power to pump out perfectly usable photos at ISO 1250! ;-) But I will give you props for having a cute dog!! :D :D

It's true that the 28-135 is in a bit of no-man's land 10 years after the fact. When it came out in 1998, there was really only the 24-85mm to compete against it....and on FF these lenses gave you nice width. Paired with a low-end Rebel, it took excellent pictures. One could have both FF and this lens without spending a ton.

But once digital took off, things changed....especially with the advent of the 1.6x crop body. And then came the 24-105mm L in 2005. People spending 1D and 5D kind of money typically don't mind dropping an extra $1k to get the latest and greatest lens. People sticking with the 1.6 find the 28mm isn't wide any more (plus there's now a 17-85mm EF-S lens that approximates a 28-135mm on FF).

So the 28-135mm is between a rock and a hard place. BUT....for the person needing a 'tweener' lens OR a less-expensive all-purpose lens for their FF, it still takes excellent photos. And I still think it's one of the best ring-motor IS lens values out there, given the fact that you can buy these babies used for under $300.

[40D 1/40 f/5.6 ISO 800 @ 100mm]

[squarelogo]

A few I took over the weekend with my 28-135. Your feedback is welcomed.

http://squarelogo.smugmug.com/photos/597243876_LhE3D-XL.jpg

http://squarelogo.smugmug.com/photos/597249776_ZZZrU-XL.jpg

http://squarelogo.smugmug.com/photos/597248268_EWfsW-XL.jpg

[drb5]

Actually, these photos ^^ show more the power of the 5DMKII's power to pump out perfectly usable photos at ISO 1250! ;-) But I will give you props for having a cute dog!! :D :D

It's true that the 28-135 is in a bit of no-man's land 10 years after the fact. When it came out in 1998, there was really only the 24-85mm to compete against it....and on FF these lenses gave you nice width. Paired with a low-end Rebel, it took excellent pictures. One could have both FF and this lens without spending a ton.

But once digital took off, things changed....especially with the advent of the 1.6x crop body. And then came the 24-105mm L in 2005. People spending 1D and 5D kind of money typically don't mind dropping an extra $1k to get the latest and greatest lens. People sticking with the 1.6 find the 28mm isn't wide any more (plus there's now a 17-85mm EF-S lens that approximates a 28-135mm on FF).

So the 28-135mm is between a rock and a hard place. BUT....for the person needing a 'tweener' lens OR a less-expensive all-purpose lens for their FF, it still takes excellent photos. And I still think it's one of the best ring-motor IS lens values out there, given the fact that you can buy these babies used for under $300.

[40D 1/40 f/5.6 ISO 800 @ 100mm]
Totally agree.

I expected it to show it's price and until i get a 24-105 to compare directly, i won't know for sure.

I hope if i do a direct comparison with a 24-105, it may help other folk, if they can't afford to go the whole hog.

[gearbox]

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/1969/48526265.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/i/48526265.jpg/)

Did you have a filter on this one?

[weedeath]

nope, just little PP.

[rizon25]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3775542062_ac7ed7c970_b.jpg

50mm f/4.5 1/25sec ISO 100 Canon 40d

[BeritOlam]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3775542062_ac7ed7c970_b.jpg

50mm f/4.5 1/25sec ISO 100 Canon 40d

An excellent example of how well this lens can perform in able hands. Nicely done! :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[rizon25]

An excellent example of how well this lens can perform in able hands. Nicely done! :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
BeritOlam, thanks! I appreciate the compliment.

[popoho]

Took some shots in Atlantic City NJ today.

[squarelogo]

http://squarelogo.smugmug.com/photos/611940099_ooPJ2-L.jpg

[squarelogo]

http://squarelogo.smugmug.com/photos/611799349_dJWU4-L.jpg

[squarelogo]

http://squarelogo.smugmug.com/photos/611904264_cgNYE-XL.jpg

[grandadraymond]

Can anyone explain how the Macro on the dial works how to use it thanks:)

[DreDaze]

Can anyone explain how the Macro on the dial works how to use it thanks:)


i don't think there is a macro dial...i think the macro is just kind of a b.s. term they throw on the lens cause it can focus closer than some other lenses...

[grandadraymond]

i don't think there is a macro dial...i think the macro is just kind a b.s. term they throw on the lens cause it can focus closer than some other lenses...Ah right thank you:)

[GhostHunter]

Right..Just got this lens and had a play in the garden. i'm still a novice with photography so it's not a great shot but i'm very pleased with the image quality compared to the 18-55 IS kit lens.

Your thoughts welcome!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/3811695904_0b41b4c90e_o.jpg

[grandadraymond]

3 From me
http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Flowering-rush_%28Butomus_Umbellatus%29.jpg


http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Vine.jpg

http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Lighthouse_Fleetwood__resize.jpg

[weedeath]

some pics of my weebhoy =]

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3482/106smx.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/106smx.jpg/)

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6233/107ibq.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/107ibq.jpg/)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6243/118ybz.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/118ybz.jpg/)

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/2568/244r.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/244r.jpg/)

[grandadraymond]

http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Fellsman.jpg

http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Fellsman_on_Whalley_Viaduct.jpg

[BeritOlam]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3421786334_bf5e941f3c_b.jpg

1/640 ISO400 f/5.6 @65mm

[KIP]

there's been alot of 28-135 bashing as of late. while i'd like to replace mine with a 24-70, it's not THAT bad of a lens. Some of my shots:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2347/1809752428_812f0f940f.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1309/1470371044_68a2fe75ae.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2066/2269726491_0461914b0d.jpg

Unintentionally all warm tones, but there it is...

[PanSeared]

A few more...

388575

388577

[PanSeared]

388578

388579

[weedeath]

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5027/032kxn.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/032kxn.jpg/)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/9098/041vak.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/i/041vak.jpg/)

[PanSeared]

388903

[Yaamon]

Right out of the 50D no post processing.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3857369241_d560c00463_o.jpg

[Ian71]

is it iced cold?

[Lore]

I haven't posted in here in awhile, shot this last night when the kids found a Cicada, had the husband hold it for me so I could shoot it ;)

http://lorephoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p855593226-4.jpg

[PanSeared]

390113

390114

[BeritOlam]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3857369241_d560c00463_o.jpg

If only the bear tasted as good as the photo!!!! ;) ;) ;) ;)

[weedeath]

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/2466/015copyx.jpg (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/015copyx.jpg/)
f11 1/6 ISO400 AV-1 Center Weight...

[weedeath]

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6882/039copy.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/i/039copy.jpg/)

[AlistairD]

Had this lens for years and my wife normally uses it on her D60. Thought I'd have a go on my 1D Mark II...

Really pleased with it... We were out practicing Spot Metering and manual mode. This one was at f/20, 1/80, ISO 200

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2499/3875016511_66937d0950_b.jpg

Only PP is some sharpening in ACR.

[diamonddawg21]

I cant wait to get mine, the lens seems to take some awsome pictures.

[ironron]

I haven't posted in here in awhile, shot this last night when the kids found a Cicada, had the husband hold it for me so I could shoot it ;)

http://lorephoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p855593226-4.jpgBrave man!:)

[stsva]

The more I use it, the more I think of the image quality available from this lens. The first shot is a 100% crop from the second; shot with XT/350D, 65mm, 1/2500, F/8, ISO 400.

[-=nighthawk=-]

got bored so i stood in front of a mirror and liked one in particular:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/Night-Hawk/Photography/people/self.jpg

BTW, that 'sensor dust' is spattered toothpaste on the mirror :D

[bishoy]

Some photos taken in Alexandria - Egypt - Summer 2009

1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/3795969093_1296575457_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bishoy/3795969093/)

2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/3796726476_147cb2f91a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bishoy/3796726476/)

3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3796865490_190cb08bb5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bishoy/3796865490/)

[bishoy]

This too...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/3767151643_cdac370f4c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bishoy/3767151643/)

[grandadraymond]

2 from me
http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Flowering-rush_%28Butomus_Umbellatus%29.jpg

http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Oliver_Cromwell.jpg

[grandadraymond]

2 more
http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Straw_figure_.jpg

http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Straw_figure.jpg

[Lore]

Is it just me... or are the 'Hay People' Highly Disturbing :eek:

Especially the first one with the cockeyed head... like... they'd be in the field... then the next time you look... THEY ARE A FEW FEET CLOSER!!! OMFG! :eek: ;)

Creepy Hay Things ;)

[Eagle]

You need more alcohol!

[LV Moose]

Grand Tetons. ISO 200, 1/60 sec, f/10, @60mm
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3953578710_d34d968df9_b.jpg

[jrm27]

Fall in the Rockies..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3958893889_e0ec1a341d.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3959664310_1ef5ee6f65.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3959660462_e6cc7a0ab5.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2530/3959662606_e8c1bdf7be.jpg


And here's a little bit of a pano from my vantage point. That's the town of Avon. Beaver Creek is the mountain with all the ski runs on it.. I love living here.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3497/3958887841_3e06399d90_b.jpg

[Gorveatt]

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r283/HCFiirkan/_MG_5640.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r283/HCFiirkan/_MG_5468.jpg

[kerph32]

lens is surely sharp!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3922230394_0956752fcc_b.jpg

[_FireBird_]

Shot at 135mm
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/3930363712_208c1d28f5_o.jpg

http://members.cox.net/webcam/woah.jpg

[mbcBulldog]

hello everyone!!My fist post here,few pics with my 30D and EF 28-135 IS lens.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/3088461786_bbb6e3b914.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3088423146_0e9818dcb9.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/3986624119_125e99938f.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3054/3094032636_c1068f5eac.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/3092595028_9d99c64148.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/3095239337_09853e6457.jpg

[kerph32]

hello everyone!!My fist post here,few pics with my 30D and EF 28-135 IS lens.
beautiful shots! out in the wild or at a zoo?

[hybridkyle]

I truly MISS this lens :(

[Gorveatt]

Wow Bulldog, I love those reptile shots.

[hybridkyle]

I'm so torn on getting another one of these to go on my 30D or the Sigma 17-70.... uhhggg!

[Eagle]

I'm so torn on getting another one of these to go on my 30D or the Sigma 17-70.... uhhggg!Do you need a little wider or a little longer?

[hybridkyle]

All I have now is this 24-70 Sigma HF and it is a very long step down from the 28-135 IMO. The Sigma 17-70 has awesome quality, but I loved my 28-135 quality also, and it was a great walk around lens. But I plan on getting a 70-200 L next year :)

I can deal with either or...just a choice I have to make. Keep posting shots from this outstanding lens!

[Eagle]

Go for the 17-70 now then.

[grandadraymond]

One more
http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/The_Barn.jpg

[K6AZ]

Elan 7 body, 35mm Ilford ISO 50 film:

http://www.k6az.com/temp/53600018a.jpg

[Drowned]

Here are a few macro shots taken with the 28-135 + all 3 kenko extensions:

http://snaptastik.com/uploads/cochinito.jpg

http://snaptastik.com/uploads/spider-03.jpg

http://www.snaptastik.com/uploads/red.jpg

[stsva]

I think the 28-135 may work very well on the 7D. The first image is about 20% of the original image, and the second image is a 100% crop.

[Steveod]

28-135 does macro with the 1D classic

[Ian71]

Taken with 28-135..

[Ian71]

Here's another one from my set..

[ckfishel2001]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/4112267645_688fc431f4_b.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2707/4112265129_cba34df14b_b.jpg

[mkville]

Taken with 28-135..

Beautiful !!!

[mortar]

I got this lens with a used 50D kit I just bought. Great looking shots in this thread.

Not sure if I will keep it or not. Kind of like the zoom range.

[lgunnz]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4121959710_4a56208192_o.jpg

[whoodie]

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee296/whoodie2k/GTO/GTO020.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee296/whoodie2k/GTO/GTO012.jpg

[mbcBulldog]

beautiful shots! out in the wild or at a zoo?thanks!!everthing is on zoo,just toad is on wild.

[mbcBulldog]

Wow Bulldog, I love those reptile shots.THANKS!!!:):):)

[TheMaggedy]

I didn't have much luck with this lens (ended up returning it, shots were consistently soft) but I did like this one

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 135 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On, Fired


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/4080503342_b16303489a_b.jpg

[professoryeti]

I just agreed to purchase this lens from a fellow board member. Can't wait to get some time with it. This thread has been very encouraging. Tons of beautiful shots.

[oldvultureface]

A casual snap by Mom's dad at the park before the weather turns sour.
85mm.

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww357/oldvultureface/IMG_8232.jpg

[XoZe]

Merry Christmas! Enjoy!

http://xoze.smugmug.com/Portraits/X-Mas-Photoshoot/IMG0013-1/731315198_xojxP-L.jpg

[FLiPMaRC]

:lol: Early Christmas present!

[newf with a rebel]

I like those types of presents.

[tmwag]

http://www.pbase.com/twag/image/110575129.jpg

[weedeath]

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/451/052eq.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/052eq.jpg/)

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2590/4162515852_24ec68f72f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2579/4162454432_e1cc0452bf_b.jpg

[arisarnado]

Just bought a 2nd hand version of this lens and I'm loving it. :)
Will post pictures later :)

[mbcBulldog]

Few more:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4081187925_435d18a3ef_o.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9694/31257483523f0095afbco.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/4162356715_c1b4b36c92_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4057980651_29a7ea6a04_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4167195037_346b179be3_o.jpg

[Eagle]

Really like those two bridge shots Bulldog.

[oldvultureface]

From an XSi at 50mm, heavily cropped from a head and torso portrait orientation photo:

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww357/oldvultureface/IMG_8228_.jpg

[tmwag]

Lovely...I just don't understand why this lens gets a bad rap

[Cesium]

Lovely...I just don't understand why this lens gets a bad rap

Because people have unrealistic expectations. It's a fine lens.

[popoho]

Do you think this lens is good enough for wedding photography? I am attending two weddings in Jan 2010 and was asked to be a backup photographer.

[arisarnado]

Because people have unrealistic expectations. It's a fine lens.

Yeah, you're very right. the first time I shot this lens I was really impressed with the IQ. Maybe those people are biased towards L lens :lol:

[Eagle]

Maybe those people are biased towards L lens :lol:No way, not around here! :lol::lol:

[Steveod]

A crop from my 4mp 1D and 28-135 with a little fill flash

[Eagle]

So is that New Zealand's version of Santa Clause / St. Nicholas?

[Steveod]

So is that New Zealand's version of Santa Clause / St. Nicholas?
For the Dutch and some German communitys yes otherwise we follow the British tradition only without the cold weather as it's summer here

[geoff5093]

Do you think this lens is good enough for wedding photography? I am attending two weddings in Jan 2010 and was asked to be a backup photographer.
For indoor shoots without flash, no.

[popoho]

I will be using the lens with 430EX II speedlite and mostly taking candid pictures.

[weedeath]

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/531/003nfk.jpg (http://img30.imageshack.us/i/003nfk.jpg/)

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/1073/029yl.jpg (http://img694.imageshack.us/i/029yl.jpg/)

[weedeath]

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/2821/041gp.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/041gp.jpg/)

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/5538/015ko.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/015ko.jpg/)

[weedeath]

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/6989/046qq.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/i/046qq.jpg/)

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/2193/008kc.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/008kc.jpg/)

Finaly some White Christmass =]

[5D2USER]

Xti + 28-135

http://i50.tinypic.com/29oqwiq.jpg

[5D2USER]

http://i47.tinypic.com/23r6dcp.jpg

[stsva]

[IMAGE DELETED]

Very classical! Nice composition. :D

[5D2USER]

http://i49.tinypic.com/2wr0nls.jpg

[5D2USER]

http://i47.tinypic.com/4fh35.jpg

[5D2USER]

http://i48.tinypic.com/2ahe9vn.jpg

[J'net]

One of my favorites.

[LV Moose]

The Spring Mountains, west side of the Las Vegas valley.
My other lenses may be sharper, but this one sees a lot of use because of its range.

1/200, f/8, ISO 100, @47mm
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4302876684_34f95e63ae_o.jpg

1/100, f/8, ISO 100, @47mm
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4302126929_3833d300ea_o.jpg

[jvk]

First post here, hi all. Just started experimenting with DSLR.

I Think the 28-135 is a good all round lens for beginners. Image is shot from the hand. This is a 100% crop.

1/30 - F/10 - ISO 100 - 135mm.

[Cotmweasel]

Lady in Red

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4313563778_92457b0170_b.jpg

[WRXTACY]

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/391/36445070.jpg

Not really a landscape lens, but I made due.

[snipe523]

http://www.icixsound.com/vb/icixnation/images/15_215.jpg

[Gomboman]

A quick shot from my 40D at f/4. I want to hate this lens so I can sell it and put the money towards something else but I can't do it.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d25/Gomboman/IMG_4431canon.jpg

[Eagle]

That's a great shot snipe.

[snipe523]

Thanks for the compliment Eagle.

[geoff5093]

http://www.icixsound.com/vb/icixnation/images/15_215.jpg
Very cool!

[Cotmweasel]

Love is blindness

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4336839043_2afed1db33_b.jpg

(slightly shopped :P)

[squarelogo]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4341704922_159a841590.jpg

[larrysch]

I am so glad to see so many great shots with this lens. After being so disappointed with my
EF-S 18-55IS lens I wanted to up grade but not spend more money that I could afford. I found a new
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM for $250 and grabed it. With these photo shown - I think I will
be very happy.

[larrysch]

WOW - I hope you were at 135 and standing behind a big fence. Great capture!!!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/snedigity/Work/BadDog2.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/snedigity/Zoo/bird.jpg

I don't see this lens going anywhere anytime soon.

[DreDaze]

I am so glad to see so many great shots with this lens. After being so disappointed with my
EF-S 18-55IS lens I wanted to up grade but not spend more money that I could afford. I found a new
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM for $250 and grabed it. With these photo shown - I think I will
be very happy.

eh...if you were disappointed with your 18-55mm IS you'll probably be disappointed with the 28-135mm to be honest...they're both good lenses if you weren't getting good shots with that, it won't be any easier for you to get good shots with this...

[larrysch]

eh...if you were disappointed with your 18-55mm IS you'll probably be disappointed with the 28-135mm to be honest...they're both good lenses if you weren't getting good shots with that, it won't be any easier for you to get good shots with this...
I sure hope not. I looked at both lens at Best Buy and the 28-135IS was so much clearer than the 18-55IS - Oh well - have both of them so we will see. Not to take up any more space - I received the 28-135IS lens. Boy what a difference over the 18-55IS lens. Just taking a hand held shot out my front room window - and the pictures was about 50 times more clear than the 18-55IS lens. Thus making me beleive that my 18-55IS lens is not working as it should. I think as its new - it will be making a trip back to Canon.

[DreDaze]

I sure hope not. I looked at both lens at Best Buy and the 28-135IS was so much clearer than the 18-55IS - Oh well - have both of them so we will see.

good luck...if you find your not happy with some shots it sometimes helps to post them, and see if there were maybe different settings that would've given you a better outcome...either way congrats on the new lens

[sdo]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4215357017_e7b785c9a8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdowen/4215357017/in/set-72157623510033844/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3470648641_59a7df70f1_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdowen/3470648641/in/set-72157618703250793/)

[kamuelamom]

Hi I'm new here. Please be gentle with me.:p Here are a few shots i took with this lens yesterday in my back yard. I got it as a kit lens with my 40D last year.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/Kamuelamom/IMG_9655.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/Kamuelamom/IMG_97102.jpg

[BeritOlam]

....Not to take up any more space - I received the 28-135IS lens. Boy what a difference over the 18-55IS lens. Just taking a hand held shot out my front room window - and the pictures was about 50 times more clear than the 18-55IS lens. Thus making me beleive that my 18-55IS lens is not working as it should. I think as its new - it will be making a trip back to Canon.

That was my thought as well. The 28-135mm is definitely the better lens (on the whole)....but it certainly should not be 50x better! ;) ;)

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4397357622_d64eb82e68_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4397397754_0990148169_b.jpg

[photomom2one]

I love mine.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i237/saffrongirl_2006/047D7915c.jpg

[the mudshark]

i'm new here. this is one of my first shots i took with my 7d.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4406814125_825fbfebc8_b.jpg

30 seconds
f/9.0
ISO 100
28mm

[DavidM]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4387376295_289f38508d_b.jpg
Peterborough Cathedral, UK

[Immaculens]

Regarding the 18-55mm IS for a moment - I think it is capable of 'very' good image quality "for the price". Build is basic & its essentially an outdoor lens with a reasonably practical zoom range 'almost' qualifying it as a good walk-around. I would think, unfortunately, that a few users have received poor copies of the 18-55 IS if you perceive the 28-135 dramatically outshines it.

This kit lens has received very good reviews including one from dpreview (image quality wise) here:
www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_18-55_3p5-5p6_is_c16/page5.asp
(http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_18-55_3p5-5p6_is_c16/page5.asp)
and another
www.photozone.de/canon-eos/181-canon-ef-s-18-55mm-f35-56-is-test-report--review?start=2 (http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/181-canon-ef-s-18-55mm-f35-56-is-test-report--review?start=2)

Anyways! Been gleaning this thread and I'm impressed! I was set to have the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS as my next lens (in anticipation as a wedding lens) but occurred to me just the other day that my 18-55mm is just fine for outdoor portraits and landscape sunrise & sunsets, etc - but I love the reach of my 70-300mm too. I really need to fill the gap between 55mm & 70mm for walking around...

The versatility of the 28-135mm just might have me hooked, and in my view the Image quality equals the 18-55mm - and that suits me just dandy!

Reading a few reviews of this 28-135mm portrays a solid performer, such as:
www.photozone.de/canon-eos/190-canon-ef-28-135mm-f35-56-usm-is-test-report--review

and

www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-28-135mm-f-3.5-5.6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

This lens would likely satisfy my need for extended focal length as a great walk-around, reserving my safari adventures (aka animal & bird shooting) for the 70-300mm IS. (both the 17-85mm & newer 18-135mm don't perform well enough based on what I've read)

There is also some great talent exhibited in this thread! Very enjoyable.
I'm surprised you have followed my ramblings down this far so thanks for reading! I could be inspired to get this as my next lens due to this thread.


eh...if you were disappointed with your 18-55mm IS you'll probably be disappointed with the 28-135mm to be honest...they're both good lenses if you weren't getting good shots with that, it won't be any easier for you to get good shots with this...

I sure hope not. I looked at both lens at Best Buy and the 28-135IS was so much clearer than the 18-55IS - Oh well - have both of them so we will see. Not to take up any more space - I received the 28-135IS lens. Boy what a difference over the 18-55IS lens. Just taking a hand held shot out my front room window - and the pictures was about 50 times more clear than the 18-55IS lens. Thus making me beleive that my 18-55IS lens is not working as it should. I think as its new - it will be making a trip back to Canon.

[RebelXS]

I'm trying to decide what lens to purchase. I've dealt with my 18-55mm kit lens for too long. Now I can't decide if I should get a great little Canon 50mm or the Canon zoom 28-135mm? Any opinions?

[Immaculens]

The relatively new EF-S 15-85mm has Excellent reviews - which explains its price tag also...

If you like landscapes and portraiture - consider the 15-85mm (85mm is no slouch in focal length!)

if you want portraiture with a versatile mid-range tele-zoom - consider the 28-135mm, but image quality is lower compared to 15-85mm.

The 50mm f/1.8 is a cheap fast lens, easy to carry and good for low light. Build quality is yucky. But nevertheless I recommend getting it now or later in addition to a zoom.

All comes down to what type of shooting you are doing now - and what type of shooting do you perceive you will be doing in the future.

Hope this helps with a start in the right direction.

[BeritOlam]

I'm trying to decide what lens to purchase. I've dealt with my 18-55mm kit lens for too long. Now I can't decide if I should get a great little Canon 50mm or the Canon zoom 28-135mm? Any opinions?

You can't go wrong with either of these lenses if you're looking to add something to the 18-55 kit lens.

The 28-135mm is more of an 'all-purpose' lens you take to the park with the family. The 50mm 1.8 is your best entry-point into prime lenses with a wide aperture. It really depends what you want to shoot.

[photomom2one]

I'm trying to decide what lens to purchase. I've dealt with my 18-55mm kit lens for too long. Now I can't decide if I should get a great little Canon 50mm or the Canon zoom 28-135mm? Any opinions?


get both - you can get really good deals on a 28-135mm.

[Birchwood]

Can anyone tell me if they've noticed this with their 28-135mm?

Zooming from 50-100mm there is a big difference and the amount of image size increase seems constant, but when it gets to 100mm and above it seems to suddenly "slow down". i.e. the difference between 100mm and 135mm is very small compared to about 80-100mm. I can understand the various sciences with light angles and whatnot meaning 10-20mm would seem a bigger difference than 450-500mm, but surely it wouldn't be such a sudden slow down at precisely 100mm?

[RebelXS]

In light of this, where is the best place to get a good deal on a 28-135mm? B&H?

[photomom2one]

In light of this, where is the best place to get a good deal on a 28-135mm? B&H?


I got mine from here. :)

[Cotmweasel]

In light of this, where is the best place to get a good deal on a 28-135mm? B&H?

This board hands down. people will sell them from camera kits they got. you can sometimes get them for around $250 on here.

[XoZe]

http://xoze.smugmug.com/Galleries/Moto/Misc/IMG0255LR/802299143_eKfxA-L.jpg

http://xoze.smugmug.com/Galleries/Moto/Misc/IMG0314LR/802841595_kmHAV-L.jpg

[hoser]

couple from me. got a little carried away with some...

[hoser]

sun was hitting the cross on the church just right...

[hoser]

this guy posed for a bit for me on my way home.

[larrysch]

I am not so sure that is a pose - looks like his lip is a little curled and I think he has a big stick hidden somewhere. Great shot - isn't he out a little early -
this guy posed for a bit for me on my way home

[XoZe]

A shot from last night in the studio & some PP.

http://xoze.smugmug.com/Galleries/Moto/Misc/BoulevardLR/809317835_vyRwo-XL.jpg

[DreDaze]

I'm trying to decide what lens to purchase. I've dealt with my 18-55mm kit lens for too long. Now I can't decide if I should get a great little Canon 50mm or the Canon zoom 28-135mm? Any opinions?

i'd look for the 55-250mm IS instead...it'd pair with your kit much nicer...

[speedy_2]

This lens is on it's way to me now. I traded an 85mm f/1.8 and $125 for it. Seemed like a fair deal. I just didn't find myself using the 85mm at all. I think the 28-135mm will compliment my 17-50mm much better. Great shots everyone.