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

[cjm]

The Canon EF 28-135mm IS was one of my favorite lenses. Its not a L and at 135mm f5.6 is considered slow but when used out doors its a fantastic lens with sharp results. So if you own this lens, show your best right here. Lets see some cool shots:cool:

[jdub808]

http://www.side808.smugmug.com/photos/72183990-L-2.jpg

http://www.side808.smugmug.com/photos/72184094-O-1.jpg

[pknight]

Not sure they're my best, but they are recent. Two from WDW, two from the Konza Tallgrass Prairie. The lizard photo had to be saved at a pretty low resolution for the web, and doesn't look nearly as good here as it does on paper. The guitar at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster was taken about midnight, illuminated primarily by light from the sign itself.

http://www-personal.ksu.edu/~knight/o.jpg

http://www-personal.ksu.edu/~knight/g.jpg

http://www-personal.ksu.edu/~knight/k.jpg

http://www-personal.ksu.edu/~knight/m.jpg

[snedigity]

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.

[cjm]

LOL I "love" the dog. So you took the picture and then he killed you? :lol:

[snedigity]

Na I feed him the Bird

[seanspeng]

Here are a couple of them that I took:

http://www.photozo.com/album/showphoto.php?photo=150&cat=500&ppuser=2

http://www.photozo.com/album/showphoto.php?photo=145&cat=500&ppuser=2

http://www.photozo.com/album/showphoto.php?photo=179&cat=500&ppuser=2

[MeNiS]

this lens remain my favorite walkaround len. the focal range is great and the pics are very decent and quite sharp.

[judyg]

Taken out the (opened) window of a bus in Costa Rica:

http://judyg.smugmug.com/photos/34130802-M.jpg

[YosemiteJunkie]

This lens is my standard walk around lens now.
Here are a couple of mine with it.

http://Photography.DunnNet.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-208

http://Photography.DunnNet.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-200

http://Photography.DunnNet.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-78

[aristowercz]

man my pics never end up that nice!! nice job guys and gals

[ScruffyJohn]

http://static.flickr.com/116/295477013_2aec99547f_o.jpg

[YosemiteJunkie]

Here's a couple more, more recent
http://Photography.DunnNet.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-279

http://Photography.DunnNet.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-284

[cjm]

Wow guys these are great! Lets see some more from this lens. :)

[Broncosaurus]

1st @ 122mm, f/9, 1/200
2nd @ 135mm, f/5.6, 1/640
100% crops

[jeffylicious]

had a hard time choosing... hope this would suffice :)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/jeffylicious/mickeymousegelato.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/jeffylicious/emptybench.jpg

[Bas]

I've got the same lens too, i'll put some pictures up later :)

[marco_30D]

No PP here, I just resized it.

[marco_30D]

Here's more.:)

[cjm]

Marco those are excellent! :)

[marco_30D]

Marco those are excellent! :)


thanks for your appreciation Christopher!:D

[blackwize]

this is a photo I took with this lens. Cheers :)

[blackwize]

Nana Kofi Acquah, Ghana

Rebel XT, 24-70/2.8L, TOKINA 12-24, 28-135 IS USM, ef 75-300 kit-like, 18-55(kit), some CF cards, SLIK 340 PRO tripod, Macbook, Adobe CS2, PS-CS3, Painter X, Lightroom 1.0

[Grimes]

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze24c8d/alex/misc/pics/alex%20bw1.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze24c8d/alex/misc/pics/alex%20bw2%20small.jpg


Both taken indoors, first one using the crappy stock flash. I was really just fooling around, and it was set on full auto (oh my!) but they turned out surprisingly well. These are pictures of myself btw.

[CatchingUp]

It was the first lens I got....and I was quite pleased with many pictures I took with it.

However, with my recent purchase of the 70-200 2.8, and ownding the 17-40 and 85 1.8, I rarely use it anymore. So I'm going to sell mine. Anyone intersted, PM me.

[airbutchie]

Wow... Didn't know they had an archive thread for this lens... Here's my contributions to this wonderful lens:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/Idaho_Photog_057.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/Idaho_Photog_030.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/Idaho_Photog_007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/Idaho_Photog_044.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/Idaho_Photog_055.jpg

- airbutchie :D

[loplay]

were any of these pictures edited at all or is this what the Canon 28-135mm IS is capable of?

[Photomaverick]

Hey everyone, I've been wanting to get a good basic walk-around lens that won't cost me an arm and a leg to get. I like the 28-135 but I also like its EF-S counterpart the 17-85, since I can get the true 28-135 with my XTi. I know I couldn't use the EF-S with my older film bodies, but I'm not to concerned about that.

I've been reading the reviews and things for both, and have come up with mixed results. Basically I'd just like to ask in everyone's opinion which one is better as far as optical performance and overall feel of the lens goes? Or, if there is a better suggestion for a good wide-angle to telephoto lens? Appreciate the help.

[Mark0159]

http://cuthbert.net.nz/2005/img_7378.jpg

this photo was taken with that lens. to get the motion of the glass breaking the IS on the lens comes in handy :)

[jupera]

Some examples

http://rantsu.1g.fi/kuvat/Flower+Power/dahlia_a1_130806.jpg

http://rantsu.1g.fi/kuvat/Tone+of+the+Fall/mvaahtera7-pi_150906.JPG

http://rantsu.1g.fi/kuvat/Close+by+Kukkum%E4ki/aurinko+horisontissa-a_070806.JPG

[massimomb]

Hi dudes,

not my best shoots but shoots,

i really LOVE this lens , many people don't like it , probably because they got not a good one, mine is OK and I'm very happy with the results I'm having with my 400D and it.

I'm writing from Italy,

Hoping you like the pics.

Maybe more in the future.


M.

[bigcountry]

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/28135/IMG_8370edit2.jpg

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/28135/IMG_9815.sized.jpg

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/28135/IMG_9750.sized.jpg

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/28135/IMG_9589_Small.jpg

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/28135/IMG_8554.jpg

[legend2x]

Some examples

http://rantsu.1g.fi/kuvat/Flower+Power/dahlia_a1_130806.jpg

http://rantsu.1g.fi/kuvat/Tone+of+the+Fall/mvaahtera7-pi_150906.JPG

http://rantsu.1g.fi/kuvat/Close+by+Kukkum%E4ki/aurinko+horisontissa-a_070806.JPG

These shots are amazing! You need to have special "eyes" for these, other than just the quipment.

[legend2x]

Does anyone have any shoots with low light environment or at night?

[Mark0159]

Does anyone have any shoots with low light environment or at night?

check my post out, that's low light

[mikeivan]

I am amazed to find an archive for a lens that is largely scorned by the L crowd on this BBS. I love my 28-135, however, I am replacing it with a 17-55, f/2.8 for an upcoming Europe trip. My new lens should arrive on Wednesday and I will be testing it against photos like these (inspired by the light box thread):

170277

My plan is to shoot my entire knife collection in a homemade styrofoam cooler light box (see this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=281524

170276

I use this lens for everything from birds to grandkids to macro. I bought it to use on a full frame film SLR but it works fine on my 20D. Thanks for starting this thread for an unappreciated Canon lens.

[handyhaver]

I'm also a fan of this lense. I was out playing with it the other day.
I've been playing with the new sig the past couple of weeks, but thought I should take the 28-135 for a walk. I don't think it's my best, but what the hey!!

[airbutchie]

were any of these pictures edited at all or is this what the Canon 28-135mm IS is capable of?

Editing in PS or DPP... I'm sure some were... Unsharpen Mask is usually used to give it a bit more crispness... Other than that, I'd say most of the colors and such are captured from the lens...

- airbutchie :D

[bestfromnw]

People talk alot of smack about this lens not being sharp.... don't listen to them.... it might not be L, but its sharper than lots of othe r lower end lenses

theres couple pics
http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/28-135is/IMG_0507.jpg

http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/28-135is/IMG_0516.jpg

http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/28-135is/IMG_0532.jpg

http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/28-135is/IMG_0589.jpg

[mrbeagle]

just got the 28-135mm is usm yesterday and took some pics on my canon xti. Looks pretty sharp to me. You can see the grass she spit out and in the 2nd pic you can see the dust and also a stray hair off the dog

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1189/634609092_c8f6cdbfec_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1283/633720229_1245b21d31_b.jpg

[-spam-]

Only have one so far that i am really happy with from this lens. Although i have only been shooting in the back yard.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1378/712832659_4407318357.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/712832659/)

[cy88]

Thanks to this achieve and the forum, it has convinced me to purchase one of these lens today. I am loving it!

Here are a few shots with it: (They were in a pretty bad lighting situation, IS helped)
http://www.chrisyiu.com/images_personal/DSLR/1.JPG
http://www.chrisyiu.com/images_personal/DSLR/2.JPG
http://www.chrisyiu.com/images_personal/DSLR/3.JPG

[mrbeagle]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1277/756646340_bb24ba2dd0_b.jpg

[cy88]

Adding 2 more, just snapped that few mins ago..very impressed with this lens so far!

http://www.chrisyiu.com/images_personal/DSLR/5.JPG
http://www.chrisyiu.com/images_personal/DSLR/4.JPG

[apjoseph]

One of my favourite photos - my son playing the park :
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1100/771363677_ce858586c8.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 400D,
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 95 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Aperture priority

[v35skyline]

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r192/ahero4eternity/Mom/474715cd.jpg

[xxbiggie]

Here's one of my favorites from my EF 28-135mm.
C & C appreicated :lol:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c65/xxbiggie/IMG_1776.jpg

[mikegli]

No problems with this lens so far. An action shot for fun.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g219/univcapt5/IMG_0758A.jpg

[jettajny]

I love my 28-135 IS. Many, many shots have received accolade, but this is my favorite little abstract:

[jettajny]

PS: if anyone tries to figure out the shot, they are satin finished Christmas tree ornaments hung from a light fixture. Shot with only the availible light eminating from the light fixture.

[michvin]

the question related to this lens:
An inner piece on mine has some (quite significant) freedom, and can wobble inside the outer piece. Is that normal, or i should replace it under waranty?
Thanks.

[Jill Beamer]

I think this lens is often underrated - I thought it performed very admirably! I did sell it to help finance my 24-70 - but I almost wish I had kept it.

I love this shot taken with it (and when I had my 10D).
1/100s ~ f5.6 ~ ISO 200 ~ 105mm
http://jillbeamer.typepad.com/life_unscripted/images/fresh_from_the_bath.jpg

[KIP]

hi folks. my first post here :D i just bought this lens on Sunday (today's Wednesday) and I'm just out there looking for tips and extra feedback. I do not regret my purchase at all!

the question related to this lens:
An inner piece on mine has some (quite significant) freedom, and can wobble inside the outer piece. Is that normal, or i should replace it under waranty?
Thanks.

I read alot of people complaining about the "front element" wobble in the reviews on www.adorama.com (http://www.adorama.com), however the quote that sold me was "no one is going to know your front element is wobbly when they see your picture." I'm trying to learn to ignore it.

My question: I've noticed you can manually focus while the switched is turned to AF. I did it accidentally and never did it again, asssuming it was a bad move. Is this correct?

[scokar]

hi folks. my first post here :D i just bought this lens on Sunday (today's Wednesday) and I'm just out there looking for tips and extra feedback. I do not regret my purchase at all!



I read alot of people complaining about the "front element" wobble in the reviews on www.adorama.com (http://www.adorama.com), however the quote that sold me was "no one is going to know your front element is wobbly when they see your picture." I'm trying to learn to ignore it.

My question: I've noticed you can manually focus while the switched is turned to AF. I did it accidentally and never did it again, asssuming it was a bad move. Is this correct?

I had one and it should be OK, the lens has full-time manual focus capability.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=ModelTechSpecsTabAct&fcategoryid=149&modelid=7337

[KIP]

...the lens has full-time manual focus capability.

wow. that rules. love for my new lens increased. thanks for the link too! :)

[cjm]

wow. that rules. love for my new lens increased. thanks for the link too! :)
Oh it is a great lens. If I could no longer afford to have my 24-105L I would go back to this lens I think. Dollar for Dollar it is pretty good!

[fz_za]

This lens has been with me ever since I moved into the world of DSLRs (with my 300D). I love it and I have got some excellent shots with it over the years. The build quality is acceptable.

I'm going to be upgrading from it soon because the IS implementation on it is only 2-stop (newer lenses such as the 17-55 f2.8 IS have 3-stop IS, and from what I have read the 70-200 f4 L IS has 4-stop IS), and the lens is a little too slow for the kind of shooting that I do (indoors, gloomy lighting, etc.) As an outdoor walkaround though, it is spectacular.

Decent bokeh and nice colours:

http://impenetrable.org/potnforum/IMG_0706.jpg

(also see: my contribution to the bokeh thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3987224&postcount=2967).)

Decent macro capability:

http://impenetrable.org/potnforum/IMG_6364.jpg

http://impenetrable.org/potnforum/IMG_6501.jpg

(EXIF info intact; No post-processing besides resizing; 100% crop available on request)

[bob_r]

I don't use this lens very often, but thought I'd post a few shots that I've taken with it since we don't seem to have many sample shots.

1/50s f/3.5 at 28.0mm iso200
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/68224396.jpg

Took this through the windshield while driving
1/250s f/3.5 at 28.0mm iso250
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/68810260.jpg

Using the macro capabilities in these shots
1/1000s f/8.0 at 135.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/69162428.jpg
1/100s f/5.6 at 28.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/68229871.jpg

zoo shots
1/160s f/5.6 at 109.0mm iso100
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/68349935.jpg
1/100s f/5.6 at 135.0mm iso100
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/68350332.jpg
1/500s f/8.0 at 41.0mm iso100
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/68350261.jpg
1/400s f/5.6 at 135.0mm iso100
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/68350437.jpg

[midget]

going through this thread makes me reconsider selling my lens. i guess i wont be letting go of it after all.

[rssmps]

Here's some of mine.

This one has got a great facial expression.....deep in thought about something. :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2106/2075843429_c6df7c0323.jpg
larger: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2075843429&size=l

I also like this... when I first saw it, the quote that came to mind was "oh lord, why did I drink so much." :D
Need some advice on how to capture this better. I'm behind a glass (reflections on left) and his face is pretty dark. How would you get a brighter face?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/2075843243_1ce356f243.jpg
larger: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2075843243&size=l

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2346/2076630404_c7916b607a.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2076630404&size=l

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2087/2076630244_bb30e053e7.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2076630244&size=l

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2253/2053989498_8064242342.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2053989498&size=l

[FLYH2O]

I don't have the skills to shoot like you guys & girls but I took two shots on the weekend with this lens that I liked. I think it's a great lens for the money.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/FLYH2O/ThompsonNov30-0846.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y239/FLYH2O/ThompsonNov30-0865.jpg

[MLphoto]

is the sigma 18-200 lens better then this?

[rssmps]

1) define "better" first
2) I thought someone already told you to get the sigma already in the other thread.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=413639&page=3

[jmik26]

My first couple decent shots with my 28-135mm on my XTI.

[jmik26]

Here is a shot I worked my whole life on getting, ha ha ha

[MLphoto]

Here is a shot I worked my whole life on getting, ha ha ha

holy smokes thats a big bass!

the biggest one i caught was 2x smaller :mad::p

[jmik26]

The more I use this lens the less I'm thinking of selling....

[caf025]

http://pix.myphotoalbum.com/a/af/afo/afow/afowl/afowler/albums/album02/IMG_3514a.sized.jpg

These little guys make a lot of noise for their size. Okavango Delta, Botswana. 132mm, F10, ISO 200, 1/500

[chrisn812]

I have a question, is this the same lens as the kit 40d lens? I'm shopping for the 40d now and was curious if the lens are identical.

[Vortex99]

I have a question, is this the same lens as the kit 40d lens? I'm shopping for the 40d now and was curious if the lens are identical.

Yes....
Great lens I love mine.
A little long on the wide end on crop body like the 40D.

[ps249]

These 4 pics were all taken with the 28-135 IS
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16884679@N04/?saved=1

[jmik26]

Chrisn812 - yes this is the same lens you would get with a 40d kit. You may want to look at buying the lens seperate though, you might get a better deal... (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=418121)

[Vendee]

http://pix.myphotoalbum.com/a/af/afo/afow/afowl/afowler/albums/album02/IMG_3514a.sized.jpg

These little guys make a lot of noise for their size. Okavango Delta, Botswana. 132mm, F10, ISO 200, 1/500

That's a great shot.

[Vendee]

These are some of my favourites with my 28-135mm :-

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=227387&stc=1&d=1197401265
Shot in RAW 1/60s f/11.0 at 28.0mm iso400


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=227390&stc=1&d=1197401959
1/320s f/10.0 at 85.0mm iso100


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=227394&stc=1&d=1197402718

1/640s f/13.0 at 135.0mm iso100

[Vortex99]

I think you forgot to add the photos...


These are some of my favourites with my 28-135mm :-

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=227387&stc=1&d=1197401265
Shot in RAW 1/60s f/11.0 at 28.0mm iso400


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=227390&stc=1&d=1197401959
1/320s f/10.0 at 85.0mm iso100


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=227394&stc=1&d=1197402718

1/640s f/13.0 at 135.0mm iso100

[Vendee]

I think you forgot to add the photos...

I've done something wrong then because I can see them in my original post and in your reply. Back to the drawing board :cry:

[Vendee]

Ok, lets try again:- Could someone let me know if the images don't appear?

http://i.pbase.com/o3/78/661278/1/88014147.TykYqh1i.IMG_2078b.jpg
Shot in RAW 1/60s f/11.0 at 28.0mm iso400



http://i.pbase.com/o6/78/661278/1/86918509.bG4ugGDB.SM16.jpg
1/640s f/13.0 at 135.0mm iso100



http://i.pbase.com/o6/78/661278/1/86918504.J2x5pKaO.SM12.jpg
1/320s f/10.0 at 85.0mm iso100

[brianlance]

Ok, lets try again:- Could someone let me know if the images don't appear?

http://i.pbase.com/o3/78/661278/1/88014147.TykYqh1i.IMG_2078b.jpg

letting you know...

[BDDigitalImages]

Here is a few from me with the 28-135IS, plus if you go to my site you will find a ton more that was with this lens.

[Vortex99]

Here is a few from me with the 28-135IS, plus if you go to my site you will find a ton more that was with this lens.

Both very nice!

[JeffreyVB]

Here are a couple that I took using the 28-135, with a 10D, while in Jamaica last year.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/onenictoy/Jamaica/IMG_1933.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/onenictoy/Jamaica/IMG_1442b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/onenictoy/Jamaica/IMG_1775a.jpg

[steveathome]

A couple from my Ireland holiday in May.

[MLphoto]

i have a rebel xti

is this lens better for everyday use or is a sigma 18-200 better..

i photograph exotic cars..

[El Duderino]

i have a rebel xti

is this lens better for everyday use or is a sigma 18-200 better..

i photograph exotic cars..

I assume you would want something wide for cars. (I'm not sure though)

That being said 28mm is not wide enough on an XTi. I would go for the Sigma.

[bob_r]

i have a rebel xti

is this lens better for everyday use or is a sigma 18-200 better..

i photograph exotic cars..

Have you checked the "Transportation" forum to see what others are using for their car shots? Lots of great shots of cars, exotic and otherwise, in it.

[aCiD99]

I also like this... when I first saw it, the quote that came to mind was "oh lord, why did I drink so much." :D
Need some advice on how to capture this better. I'm behind a glass (reflections on left) and his face is pretty dark. How would you get a brighter face?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/2075843243_1ce356f243.jpg
larger: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2075843243&size=l

Where was this? Since I recall that netting, that monkey guy, everything when I took a similar pic at the Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle.

Pic (linked cause it wasn't the appropriate lens for this thread): http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v72/97/120/81002655/n81002655_33288652_3819.jpg

[mgreenlee]

Maybe not my best but taken today after a snow. Very good lens even for hand held shots. :lol:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/mgreenlee/IMG_9442.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/mgreenlee/Photoshop/IMG_9457.jpg

[bigbaby987]

this is some stuff i did indoors actually on a shoot this week for a radio station here in new york city last week.. came out well.. was an exclusive event for one of their biggest artists

http://burnsidemediagroup.com/UpCloseandPersonal220.jpg

http://burnsidemediagroup.com/UpCloseandPersonal25.jpg

[inernets]

This is from the Baltimore Aquarium

[rssmps]

Where was this? Since I recall that netting, that monkey guy, everything when I took a similar pic at the Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle.

Good catch, it is in fact wooland park zoo.

[Schnauzer]

I bought a used copy from a member about a month ago. I'm very happy with it. I have a few L lenses and really didn't expect too much from this but liked the range and wanted to try one ( could be a little wider ). The lense has surprised me with the photos it takes.

I had to do an errand for my wife Sunday that took me along the coast so I took this lense and my camera.

Here are a couple of shots from my errand running.

The rocky coast of Maine.

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/763/customnamemg2734hx2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/6154/dpp0008oo4.jpg

[borneoeye]

Beautiful pics by everyone.I had this lens for a year and love the range and IS but somehow cannot live with its' inconsistency in IQ and upgraded to an L.
http://lh5.google.com/borneoeye/RqXAWlN1O0I/AAAAAAAAATY/ar-D3lpPmJQ/Frolicking%40sunset.JPG?imgmax=800
http://lh5.google.com/borneoeye/RqXADlN1OwI/AAAAAAAAAS4/4Yd0TO6QDC4/_MG_5553.JPG?imgmax=720

[Vortex99]

Here is one of mine from the summer.

[kekoa]

so it this lens a dying breed? i see so many for sale although the shots posted here look great.

[-spam-]

so it this lens a dying breed? i see so many for sale although the shots posted here look great.

I think it might be because a lot of people are buying them with the 40D as a kit and then selling them on to make a bit of cash.

[apjoseph]

Its such a shame that this lens is not so popular - I think its wonderful, esp in day light and has given me some great photos.

Here are a few taken last week of my son:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2175/2194269721_5c6d94b759.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/2195058216_f1a3bbd3a9.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2342/2194279793_4034894317.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2195063132_bac625b668.jpg



Local train station:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2271/2180925851_98fed355b9.jpg

[fz_za]

I think it might be because a lot of people are buying them with the 40D as a kit and then selling them on to make a bit of cash.


-spam- hit the nail on the head. I would imagine that the target market of the 40D is the kind that would spend a lot on higher-end lenses, so they figure they can make a ~$100 "profit" by buying the kit lens and selling it closer to its actual value (which is a lot more than the differential in the 40D body only vs. 40D with 28-135mm).

As for the lens itself, if you have enough light (daytime, outdoors) it is fantastic (just look at apjospeh's great shot above). It's got amazing (focal) range as well.

I think this is the ideal lens for "beginners" looking to move up from the 18-55mm because it is so much longer and has IS (although a dated, 2-stop design) too. "Beginners" being those that can barely justify spending $400 on a lens (let alone $1000+). This was the first lens I bought for my first DSLR (300D). It was my walkaround for over 2 years. I've since moved on, but lost the convenience of the range that this lens offered me (not to mention the light weight, compared to my f/2.8 monsters :lol:.)

[JamieMcCoyPhotography]

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/28135/IMG_8370edit2.jpg

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/28135/IMG_9815.sized.jpg

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/28135/IMG_9750.sized.jpg

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/28135/IMG_9589_Small.jpg

http://holzking.net/gallery/albums/28135/IMG_8554.jpg




Those are beautiful photos!

[JamieMcCoyPhotography]

I bought a used copy from a member about a month ago. I'm very happy with it. I have a few L lenses and really didn't expect too much from this but liked the range and wanted to try one ( could be a little wider ). The lense has surprised me with the photos it takes.

I had to do an errand for my wife Sunday that took me along the coast so I took this lense and my camera.

Here are a couple of shots from my errand running.

The rocky coast of Maine.

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/763/customnamemg2734hx2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/6154/dpp0008oo4.jpg



BEAUTIFUL

[Angdvl089]

Here are a few I took recently (no sharpening in any of the photos):

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/3815/img3785bzw1.jpg
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/3206/img3816bex7.jpg
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/3871/img3863bgp3.jpg
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1544/img3962ej5.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3641/img3820boe0.jpg

[MLphoto]

Those are beautiful photos!

they sure are, love that 1st one...

[DLInspire]

First time using the lens at night, tripod mounted, IS turned on cause it was windy.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/faydoixp/DSLR1.jpg

[Vortex99]

First time using the lens at night, tripod mounted, IS turned on cause it was windy.

image removed..



Very nice!

[DLInspire]

Thanks!:)

[grandadraymond]

My firtst shot
http://lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/The_Coppice.jpg

[KwickLabs]

I bought this lens to compliment a new Rebel XTi. Since it was my first venture with a DSLR, I practiced a bit inside. A few days later when the weather was half-way decent, I took it for a "spin" with my dogs. I ended up with over two hundred photos to choose from. With dogs in motion, what you get is not predictable. These are a few I liked. :cool:

Force Fetch Gear
http://www.kwicklabs.com/images/DecJan0708/ffgearbR.jpg

Intensity Plus
http://www.kwicklabs.com/images/FirstDSLR/xGimpFinalFullB.jpg

"Surprise" (Kooly)
http://www.kwicklabs.com/images/FirstDSLR/aSurpriseWeb.jpg

"Gunny"
http://www.kwicklabs.com/images/FirstDSLR/GunnyRunFrontWEB.jpg

"Two Pack" (Daisy & Kooly)
http://www.kwicklabs.com/images/FirstDSLR/aTwoPackDaisyKooly.jpg

"Taffey"
http://www.kwicklabs.com/images/FirstDSLR/aTaffeyStraightonWEB.jpg

[Angdvl089]

Here are a few of mine. This lens obviously isn't L sharp but msot of the time it doesn't cease to amaze me.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2396/2262334284_25f81c6781_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2262334768_eaa9716978_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2261346263_4b628447f5_o.jpg

[unthinkable]

Here is my contribution:

Please be gentle I'm a noob :lol:

1/400,f/9.0,ISO 400,135mm

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2302/2262432884_48ab185834_b.jpg

[lcn]

Love this lens as a walkaround lens :)

1/200s F7.1 @135mm
http://snart.com/bilder/cheetah-28-135IS.jpg

[brianlance]

Nevada Spillway at Hoover Dam.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2066/2279070200_aee3a74a27.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianlance/2279070200/)
ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/400 sec, 28mm

[rejfer]

EOS 30D - 1/320sec F5.6 @ 135mm ISO100

[rejfer]

1/60sec 44mm @ F4.5 ISO100 (bounced flash)

[rejfer]

0.6 sec 75mm @ F5.0 ISO800

[rejfer]

15 sec 135mm @ F8.0 ISO100

[brianlance]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2286355036_fcd709d343.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/brianlance/2286355036/)

[SamuelYCWang]

That dog looks ready to attack!!! So cool!!!

[Mark1]

I have been looking for a lens to replace my kit lens. I think this may be the one I get.

[bad karma]

What is the f stop range of this lens?

[brianlance]

What is the f stop range of this lens?

Max is 3.5-5.6. I think the minimum goes down to f/22

[bad karma]

Max is 3.5-5.6. I think the minimum goes down to f/22
Thank you Brian, looks like a great lens, I was considering this over the tamron, but I figured I would buy the fast tamron, and just get a decent 70-200 zoom instead.

[bmxfro]

15 sec 135mm @ F8.0 ISO100


Those are some nice apples...;)

I bought this lens tonight off of Craigslist for 200 bucks and he gave me a hood with it! I can't wait till tomorrow!

[jaojr]

Indianapolis Canal March 17, 2008
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2342215838_5405d45aa8_o.jpg

[staceyann]

My 12 years old son's first shot of me and my girlfriends signing. That's the day I won $1,700 from Superbowl pool and spent all of it on my 40d and 17-55. My most favorite shot.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/Unknown.jpg

[bob_r]

I don't use this lens much anymore, but did have it out last week and took this shot.
I've posted on this thread before, but thought I'd add one more.

30D - 1/1600s f/5.6 at 135.0mm iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/94032083.jpg

Bob R

[jaojr]

Apologies, but this is too much fun . . .

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2221/2344771687_e682992cbc.jpg

[staceyann]

I don't use this lens much anymore,

Bob R

why isn't this lens popular anymore?

[bob_r]

why isn't this lens popular anymore?

I think Canon's decision to include this lens in the 40D kits did bring back some of it's popularity. It's not a bad lens and I still use it for a change of pace sometimes, but it's not wide enough for most people using crop cameras. Since I have the 17-55 IS, which is sharper, faster and wider, I usually prefer to take it rather than the 28-135.

Bob R

[jaojr]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2353796164_ce65f9635c.jpg

[cjm]

These are great examples! Glad to see so many people having fun with this underrated lens!

[Rubberhead]

I got the 28-135 IS as a kit lens with my 40D. I promptly put it on my old Rebel XT and gave it to my wife. I borrowed it for a morning just so I could post to this thread. It turns out that it's a fairly competent lens. I might need to borrow it a little more often...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2104/2355637257_6a6178461e_b.jpg

[fz_za]

Great shot, Rubberhead. Would love to see a 100% crop (and EXIF), if possible.

[Rubberhead]

Great shot, Rubberhead. Would love to see a 100% crop (and EXIF), if possible.

No problem.

Here's a link to the 'original' on flickr:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2104/2355637257_a206af95e6_o.jpg

What I uploaded to flickr is actually cropped a bit but the exif is intact with the above link.

[Big C]

http://www.azht.net/images/misc_pics/IMG_0216.jpg

http://www.azht.net/images/misc_pics/IMG_0220.jpg

[fz_za]

Thanks for the response, Rubberhead.

Fantastic shots, Big C!

You guys are almost making me regret selling my copy with my 300D to subsidize my 40D :)

[ironron]

Shot a few days ago.My house.

[LoL Ish]

Does anybody have any portrait photo's from this lens? (Other than the ones posted already. I'm wondering what the bokeh is like with portraits)

[Andy1265]

Anyone have any kids sports pictures taken with this lens? My son starts baseball and I'm wondering of the lens will be usable until I can get a better lens.

[ggt1_02]

Anyone have any kids sports pictures taken with this lens? My son starts baseball and I'm wondering of the lens will be usable until I can get a better lens.

It should do just fine for sports.

[michvin]

Does anybody have any portrait photo's from this lens? (Other than the ones posted already. I'm wondering what the bokeh is like with portraits)It's alright.. keep in mind that the background was quite far. 1/60, f5.6, ISO200 with 430EXhttp://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/michvin27/IMG_3815.jpg

[ironron]

You couldn't get much better than that mich, great pic.
Very underestimated lense.

[LoL Ish]

Thanks for the example.

[DreDaze]

just one of the many shots i've gotten off this lens since getting the 40D...not even sure if it's my best...but was the easiest to post...

[jaojr]

Holiday Park, Indianapolis
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2402594363_21ef9f1677.jpg

[zapman]

does the front element rotate as it focuses?

[fz_za]

zapman, I'm pretty sure it does NOT rotate (can't confirm as I no longer have mine, but I did use a CPL on it for a little while and don't remember needing to readjust after focusing).

jaojr that is one SHARP squirrel!!!

[ironron]

No! it does not rotate.

[Redmare]

I decided to get this lens because of the range and price. It's not super sharp like some higher end L's, but it's still pretty decent for the price. Excellent lens to shoot outdoors but not very good in low-light conditions with only f/3.5-5.6 range.

Here are some pics taken with this lens:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2381668972_c189fed01b_b.jpg

It takes decent macro shots but there is some slight chromatic abberation.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2413/2403309079_d81f41d760_b.jpg

[ironron]

All the imfo you need is here.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-CANON-28-135mm-f-3-5-5-6-EF-IS-USM-LENS-28-135-MM_W0QQitemZ170207833693QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item17 0207833693

[Birchwood]

I think 100% crops are good for seeing sharpness, instead of a full photo that's been resized. Therefore, I've cropped these ones. I can't remember what this forum's size rules are but they're quite big anyway so I'll link them.

All with a 400D +28-135mm IS USM

Yes, ducks! This one is a little soft, possibly because it was a moving target. Although I'd have thought 1/200 would make a good, still image.

1/200 | ISO200 | 135mm | F8.0 | 100% Crop

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m84/BrokenFlight/Photos/Ducks.jpg


This one was ok for a quick point-and-shoot shot.

1/80 | ISO200 | 85mm | F8.0 | Flash | 100% Crop

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m84/BrokenFlight/Photos/Nettle.jpg


1/250 | ISO 200 | 56mm | F4.5 | Rotated/ Small crop

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m84/BrokenFlight/Photos/ProspectParkWildlife.jpg

[ironron]

A few more i shot today.