Re calibrated 28-135 IS Duck Shot

[YosemiteJunkie]

Had my EF 28-135 IS recalibrated a couple weeks or so ago and finally got to a duck yesterday. C&C is appreciated. Thanks.
http://photography.dunnnet.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-284

[geofftelforduk]

Nice shot!!!

[Jim G]

Nice.... certainly looks to be working well now :)

[YosemiteJunkie]

Thanks guys. Now that it more up to par it hardly comes off the camera. At least until I can afford the 17-40 L. I'm actually enjoying using this lens now.

[EoSD30fReAk]

very nice shot, now you can realy enjoy the lens.

[JimAskew]

Very, very nice shot. Looks tack sharp to me.

[Rhinotherunt]

Nice! Looks TRACK sharp!

[canonloader]

Hey Herb, mind telling what the cost for re-calibration was? I just had my 100-400L done, [$193 + shipping], and it's a whole different lens. I think my 28-135 needs it too. I like the lens, but now that I know what to look for, I see it's soft.

[gregster]

Hey Herb, mind telling what the cost for re-calibration was? I just had my 100-400L done, [$193 + shipping], and it's a whole different lens. I think my 28-135 needs it too. I like the lens, but now that I know what to look for, I see it's soft.

Was your 100-400 under warranty?

[canonloader]

Not even close.

[malla1962]

Looks good to me.:D

[sadyrose]

It's beautiful!

[pknight]

Great shot! I have been singing the praises of my 28-135, against the background of constant claims of softness. I am just glad that mine is sharp without having to have it recalibrated!

[YosemiteJunkie]

Hey Herb, mind telling what the cost for re-calibration was? I just had my 100-400L done, [$193 + shipping], and it's a whole different lens. I think my 28-135 needs it too. I like the lens, but now that I know what to look for, I see it's soft.
Mine was under warranty so I signed it up on the Irvine Canon site then sent it in (Insured, for about $12 USD). 10 days later I had it back and so far seems to be doing what it was intended to do.

[YosemiteJunkie]

At first I thought it was just me not knowing how to use the IS but eventualy did a bit of testing of my own and found that it was also focusing about 2 inches in front of where the focus point was aimed.

[cdifoto]

that is a quack sharp lens.

[Cobra351]

Looks like a good shot to me!

[MrChad]

Thanks guys. Now that it more up to par it hardly comes off the camera. At least until I can afford the 17-40 L. I'm actually enjoying using this lens now.

I own several L's and my 75-300mm IS is still one of my favorite lenses, almost tempts me to buy a 28-135mm IS or 17-85mm IS.

[flaclick]

Hi
I just ordered the 28-135mm lens. How do I know if it needs recalibrating? Is that something you do to lenses that have been used over a certain amount of time? Where to you get something like this done?

[canonloader]

It should be right on if it's new. You'll know if it's not, you won't be able to get a real sharp picture. And Canon is the only one who can do it as far as I know.

I just had a 100/400L done. Took a couple weeks and $193, but it's real sharp now. They replaced the IS unit, cleaned and calibrated. I am now going to send my 28-135 in for calibration soon. It's worth it, and I like the lens. :)

[YosemiteJunkie]

It has become my standard walk-about lens and have been very pleased with it since the calibration. I have to admit that I was pretty disappointed that I had to send in a new lens but I'm now happy I have it.