Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM [Archive] - Page 2

marubozo

11th of November 2010 (Thu), 22:28

I've had this lens for a long time and it's almost permanently attached to my camera these days. It's just a nice everyday lens that focuses quickly and quietly while providing pretty sharp images.

This was taken in 2002 via 35mm film with an EOS Elan 7e:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/5168113905_04967c93d7_b.jpg

This was taken just a few days ago on a 550D:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/5159836694_e4b951efe4_b.jpg

Granted, I still have a ton of different lenses on my wishlist, but this is a solid everyday performer.

Sam Hashmi

21st of January 2011 (Fri), 13:08

here's one from me, took this photo a few days back. got this lens used, will surely get a new one as soon as i save enough money, but for now, it is sufficient for an amateur like me

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SolidxSnake

25th of January 2011 (Tue), 17:02

here's one from me, took this photo a few days back. got this lens used, will surely get a new one as soon as i save enough money, but for now, it is sufficient for an amateur like me

507252

You won't be able to get a new one, it was discontinued quite a while ago

Thompson Chan

25th of January 2011 (Tue), 23:11

I bought the 28-105 second hand and the AF died on me
But heres one pic i shot at a pride parade a while back

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5388617104_78b90a6e11.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31068436@N03/5388617104/)
Pride parade (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31068436@N03/5388617104/) by Thompson Chan (http://www.flickr.com/people/31068436@N03/), on Flickr

Gerald3

31st of March 2011 (Thu), 21:56

My contributions to this thread:

Our dog, Annabelle:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5578112349_f148d4da97_b.jpg

Self portrait:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5057/5439476119_8db6621185_z.jpg

My favorite hat:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5052/5440080866_4fd5e4d2db_b.jpg

This was the lens that I got with my XTi way back in 2008, and it's a great lens to carry around. It's got a good zoom range, it focuses very quickly and accurately, and it's small and light.

kitacanon

31st of March 2011 (Thu), 22:43

Nice shots Gtex...

Gerald3

4th of April 2011 (Mon), 13:58

Here's one from earlier today. The wind was so strong that I almost got blown over multiple times, and I figured that I might as well try and take a few pics of the trees.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5028/5589888416_e75f66bc0f_z.jpg

2 second exposure
f/16
ISO 50
B+W 1.8 64x neutral density filter attached.

caiguar

16th of April 2011 (Sat), 01:40

why is it that this lens does not get that much attention as a budget great all around lens? I really think it out performs any of the kit lenses by far, even as good as the new IS version is, this lens is still better in my mind.

the other kit lens goes to 135 on the long end but I still think this lens out performs that one in the long and wide end as well. ohhh and its a faster lens than both.

lacks IS, yes. but at around 150 dlls you really can't go wrong, IQ is outstanding, love mine.

the only lens really that will replace mine is a 17-55 2.8 or a 17-50 2.8 OS

silps

16th of April 2011 (Sat), 08:13

Agree, its a great lens and back in the day of film it was a very popular lens. I guess it is the 1.6x crop factor that ruins the wide angle experience of this lens on Digital SLRs.

If Canon ever release a full frame sensor in their budget lines then this lens would probably become sought after. But I don't see Canon ever going full frame in cheaper models as the ef-s system creates lots of new revenue in people buying new lenses.

marubozo

16th of April 2011 (Sat), 11:16

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5623422882_575f1764f0_o.jpg

tony rage

22nd of April 2011 (Fri), 18:12

Just got mine in the mail today, I basically just got it as a walkaround lens, I can wait to really test it out. looks promising!

x3ntaur

30th of April 2011 (Sat), 20:05

george m w

30th of April 2011 (Sat), 20:21

I got the mk 1 version (5 blade I believe) but doesn't seem sharp :(
In low light (or poor light for that matter) it really struggles and pics are grainy. In very good light it seems great. However, I've struggled to get sharp images, mine come out blurry, I'm guessing its my technique which is wrong. Anyone with the mk1 version care to chare sample pics/thought?

Thanks
I think you answered your own question. In good light you are getting good shots, so it is likely poor technique that's tripping you up in low light. Try taking some of those same low light photos of something that is not moving, with your camera on a tripod and you'll probably see good shots. You are most likely getting camera shake from your hand held shots at too slow shutter speed.

kitacanon

30th of April 2011 (Sat), 21:37

I got the mk 1 version (5 blade I believe) but doesn't seem sharp :(
In low light (or poor light for that matter) it really struggles and pics are grainy. In very good light it seems great. However, I've struggled to get sharp images, mine come out blurry, I'm guessing its my technique which is wrong. Anyone with the mk1 version care to chare sample pics/thought?

Thanks

version I....available light on a 40D ... the image is light because I gave it to my cousin to print at a local shop and I wanted to make sure it wouldn't print too dark...

ISO 1250 - 1/25 @ 50mm F5.6

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/530/congmwd4x4476.jpg

x3ntaur

1st of May 2011 (Sun), 19:32

Thanks for your input kitacanon. (Are you in the pic?)

I went out and about today to try out the lens alongside my 50mm mk II.
It was a sunny day which helped. I'll have to try out some indoor shots though.
I think I need to alter my technique holding the camera as I think I am causing some camera shake which is affecting the pics :(

Here's a few pics:

Both taken with the 28-105mm
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/2679/img4621edited1.jpg

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9888/img4615edited1.jpg

Side by side
http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/2428/img4611edited6.jpg http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3673/img4609edited6.jpg

kitacanon

1st of May 2011 (Sun), 22:22

x3...no I'm not in the pic...
...and it's difficult to judge the quality of lens from these photos...but as you suggest, a lot of what makes a good lens better is practice...conscious practice as you're doing...good luck...

THE Phreak

12th of May 2011 (Thu), 16:23

I bought one of these, can't wait for it to come home :)

PioterD

21st of May 2011 (Sat), 13:58

I used to use it on 20D and it was great travel lens - lightweight and versatile. It is quite acceptable wide open, sharp at 5,6 at all focal lengths and very sharp from 7,1 but even though images are sharp they lack some details, it's strange - but its a consumer lens and for the money it can be got - it's great. Main cons? Contrast needs to be boosted to achieve such effect as below, and the barrel tends to move out - the lock would be aprreciated.
First and second one were taken with polarizer. All are at f/7,1 except last - f/8.

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/5716/img2458yg.jpg

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4836/img2595l.jpg

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4066/img2642u.jpg

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/4927/img3002k.jpg

THE Phreak

23rd of May 2011 (Mon), 01:07

Well, I love it. Sharp photos, fast AF in normal conditions, mine was practically brand new and came with its original box, warranty and manual. All I need is a lens hood and I'm set.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2295/5749913772_8c8d1d773d_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/43286930@N00/5749913772/)

bemerick

25th of May 2011 (Wed), 13:27

just purchased the Japanese II USM version off ebay, waiting for it to come :) bookmarked for later.

it uses the same hood as my 28mm 1.8, so I saved $40 there :D

kitacanon

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 08:16

I just use a collapsable rubber hood on my 28-105...on a DX body there's no vignetting
...also...the 1st version (with flower icon, rather than "macro" designation), is also made in Japan

bemerick

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 11:06

nice. the one I ordered is the II with "MACRO" in yellow.

gonefishing

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 19:48

Sara Underwood, 2007 Playmate of the Year at NYC Fleet Week 2011
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bemerick

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 20:59

do want.

bemerick

31st of May 2011 (Tue), 13:53

just got mine in. Works great - the focus is so fast I question whether it's doing it or not - but it ends up sharp :)

marubozo

5th of June 2011 (Sun), 18:43

This lens got a lot of use last week while I was on vacation. I pretty much just carried this lens and the 70-200 and it covered most situations. Here's a panorama with this lens:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5796883507_96c9d66243_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marubozo/5796883507/)
Kansas City Skyline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marubozo/5796883507/) by marubozo (http://www.flickr.com/people/marubozo/), on Flickr

bemerick

5th of June 2011 (Sun), 18:49

nice!

gonefishing

16th of June 2011 (Thu), 20:19

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THE Phreak

27th of June 2011 (Mon), 21:38

Took this one on Sunday. F/25 + ISO 100 @ f/60.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5879041193_b2f2279243_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/43286930@N00/5879041193/)

geeky

12th of July 2011 (Tue), 18:13

Love the 28-105 USM so far (not the markII but the second batch of the 3 runs; 5 blade, 7 blade, 7 blade II). Some quick photos and and I'll throw a review down

From the 28-105:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6001/5931422267_0cb7c349fd_o.jpg

Photos OF the 28-105: (sorry for the crappy photos, they were taken with the phone as I just shipped the 5D out today for the mirror recall)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6001/5931422119_abaed2b392_z.jpg

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/5458/wp000016.jpg

nrowensby

13th of August 2011 (Sat), 18:51

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6032454361_56d8f6a699_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6032454361/)
5 Guys - Burgers & Fries (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6032454361/) by inneyeseakay (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6202/6036689452_0fe6996fb7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6036689452/)
TGIF! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6036689452/) by inneyeseakay (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6039126557_ca4ed3108a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6039126557/)
My Sweet Little Girl (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6039126557/) by inneyeseakay (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6029714755_d1f5f7997a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6029714755/)
Cat-in-a-box! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6029714755/) by inneyeseakay (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

nrowensby

14th of August 2011 (Sun), 09:55

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6041370057_1f3cc4f174_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6041370057/)
Jump Around! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6041370057/) by inneyeseakay (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

nrowensby

14th of August 2011 (Sun), 18:49

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6084/6043229613_38110e3b9f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6043229613/)
Day 14/365 - Coda (Portrait) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6043229613/) by inneyeseakay (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6197/6043259795_337b3ce43b_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6043259795/)
Coda (Nose) - 100% Crop (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6043259795/) by inneyeseakay (http://www.flickr.com/people/nowensby/), on Flickr

goatydude

8th of September 2011 (Thu), 00:25

Heres a couple from mine got this for a steal, an eos 5 and 28-105 for $100 AU. Owner believed it was a terrible lens that couldnt take good shots. I brought it as a quick fix ( needed a wide for shooting an event)after killing my 17-40.

First one was used for a magazine article 2nd one used for a web article. The publishers had no problems with the quality.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/canno1_2008/webpegsgangur-0245.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/canno1_2008/webpegsgangur-0382.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj38/canno1_2008/webpegsgangur-0089.jpg

Thorrulz

8th of January 2012 (Sun), 20:18

A portrait taken with my "new" 28-105, and you don't know how difficult it was finding a new one. Price was $235 but it was worth it.

http://www.rickzphoto.com/Family/Family-2012/i-G98Rb2q/0/L/MG800914x11-L.jpg (http://www.rickzphoto.com/Family/Family-2012/20937796_jsfSZG#!i=1664574737&k=G98Rb2q&lb=1&s=A)

kitacanon

8th of January 2012 (Sun), 22:51

Very nice....

Thorrulz

22nd of January 2012 (Sun), 01:07

Very nice....

Thank you and a few more from this little gem.
Ashlee with Mr. Teddykins
http://www.rickzphoto.com/Family/Family-2012/i-hkvzC5P/0/L/MG80145x7-L.jpg (http://www.rickzphoto.com/Family/Family-2012/20937796_jsfSZG#!i=1680666523&k=hkvzC5P&lb=1&s=A)

Callie
http://www.rickzphoto.com/Family/Family-2012/i-tXCZcxP/0/L/MG80265x7-L.jpg (http://www.rickzphoto.com/Family/Family-2012/20937796_jsfSZG#!i=1680666537&k=tXCZcxP&lb=1&s=A)

Alexis
http://www.rickzphoto.com/Family/Family-2012/i-TMqtBb7/0/L/MG80475x7-L.jpg (http://www.rickzphoto.com/Family/Family-2012/20937796_jsfSZG#!i=1680666584&k=TMqtBb7&lb=1&s=A)

Callie
http://www.rickzphoto.com/Family/Family-2012/i-xk2pcHR/0/L/MG80405x7-L.jpg (http://www.rickzphoto.com/Family/Family-2012/20937796_jsfSZG#!i=1680666552&k=xk2pcHR&lb=1&s=A)

Alexis
http://www.rickzphoto.com/Family/Family-2012/i-T7DV7s3/0/L/MG80415x7-L.jpg (http://www.rickzphoto.com/Family/Family-2012/20937796_jsfSZG#!i=1680666566&k=T7DV7s3&lb=1&s=A)

Sometimes if you dig deep enough when doing your research before making a purchase, you can find a real bargain. This 28-105 is a beauty with it's fast USM and overall focal length coverage. It's pretty sharp wide open but razor sharp when stopped down a 3rd or more. This lens will get some heavy use outdoors this upcoming year.

kitacanon

22nd of January 2012 (Sun), 02:05

Yes, the 28-105 is a very nearly perfect lens for such nice portraits...
... @5.6 it is as sharp as any portrait lens need be...and a bit of post processing can enhance it further...

I was about to get the 24-85 (again, this time in "champaigne"....I had liked the 1st one I had on my 10D, but it wasn't wide enough) based on "research"/rumors that it was better than it's black-clad brother, but it shared the same linear distortion (bowing) at the wider end, and after a few C/C shots vs the 28-105, the 28-105 seemed better than the 24 at 28mm

...using the 18-55 as an 18-35/F4 and the 28-105 as a 28-70/F4, adding the 70-210/3.5-4.5 EF I got what I feel is the most affordable quality kit of Canon zooms...
(that was before the 55-250mm came out, though I think I still prefer the older 70-210 for the wider aperture)...
...add the 35/2 and 50/1.8 MKI for available light shooting and you have a wonderful bag of gear...

...only my love for MF Nikkors keeps them in my drawer too often...but when I travel the 5 CAnons always travel too...

WEKurtz

30th of April 2012 (Mon), 13:16

...using the 18-55 as an 18-35/F4 and the 28-105 as a 28-70/F4, adding the 70-210/3.5-4.5 EF I got what I feel is the most affordable quality kit of Canon zooms...
I agree! In fact my photographic equipment is exactly based on them, along with an EF 28mm f/2.8 and the shining star of my lenses, the EF 50mm f/1.8 MkI (which I ADORE). :-)

silps

30th of April 2012 (Mon), 14:37

I've jumped ship and sold my 28-105mm, the reason being I got a Sigma 18-125mm HSM OS lens. I find wide open this lens is much sharper than the Canon which I always found soft at f3.5. Also, I get a real 28mm wide angle on my 10D body. The sigma is slower and noisier to focus than the canon but it does have an image stabiliser and overal a better focal length range which makes it a much better daily lens than the canon. The Sigma is a lot heavier though.

kitacanon

30th of April 2012 (Mon), 18:14

...using the 18-55 as an 18-35/F4 and the 28-105 as a 28-70/F4, adding the 70-210/3.5-4.5 EF I got what I feel is the most affordable quality kit of Canon zooms...

...add the 35/2 and 50/1.8 MKI for available light shooting and you have a wonderful bag of gear...

I agree! In fact my photographic equipment is exactly based on them, along with an EF 28mm f/2.8 and the shining star of my lenses, the EF 50mm f/1.8 MkI (which I ADORE). :-)

I think you should look at the 35...not as wide as the 28 of course, but I found the 35 to be a better lens...
It's nice to see I'm not alone in putting together this "kit"

...the quality of shots you can get with this budget ($350 for the zooms, another $150 for one of the primes, or as little as $100 if you go with the nifty50) is really great....much better than I often see gotten with much more expensive gear...

Nice portraits here!

I often look back at this thread, and the 70-210mm one, for ideas and inspiration...

WEKurtz

2nd of May 2012 (Wed), 08:10

I often look back at this thread, and the 70-210mm one, for ideas and inspiration...
Me too! :-) In fact I have bookmarks in CDPF for *each* of my lenses. I think there is no better info source for these old crystals than this one! Examples of what can be done with them are impressive here.

Regards.

Valencia Photography

21st of June 2012 (Thu), 10:46

Seems like this lens isn't very popular, but it still produces some nice results for the price. Can't wait to get mine. $125 seemed like a good deal. I had on with a Rebel XT years ago, and I never really had a complaint about it. We'll see how it goes with the 5D II.

stingx

21st of June 2012 (Thu), 11:20

I stupidly sold mine a few months ago. I've since replaced it with a better specimen. I really like this lens a lot.

DreamMaker23

21st of June 2012 (Thu), 13:16

Let's bring her back to life!
Got her yesterday, mounted on a 7D.

x3ntaur

24th of June 2012 (Sun), 04:00

I started to use this lens overt the past month or so and have to say the images are really nice usually. I do get the odd pics where they come out too bright so not sure if the lens have sticky blades or the camera struggling.

I would still have liked IS with this as it seems I am a little shaky and have gotten used to my kit lens with IS!

Here are a few shots:
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/340/img0961yz.jpg

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6075/img0918td.jpg

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/8677/img0944i.jpg

datoforesti

10th of August 2012 (Fri), 04:31

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8430/7740889012_300a34c22c_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/datoforest/7740889012/)
imeretshi (village-mandaeti) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/datoforest/7740889012/) by datoforest (http://www.flickr.com/people/datoforest/), on Flickr

datoforesti

10th of August 2012 (Fri), 04:32

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8298/7741272068_b324423e21_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/datoforest/7741272068/)
_MG_6903 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/datoforest/7741272068/) by datoforest (http://www.flickr.com/people/datoforest/), on Flickr

gonefishing

26th of August 2012 (Sun), 21:56

612152
I love this lens! I use it as my everyday walk around lens

marubozo

27th of August 2012 (Mon), 10:27

I don't use this lens very often, but given the focal length range and MFD, it does get a little action. Here's one from a little while back:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7272/7825724346_17935a0a07_o.jpg

andrewopolis

3rd of September 2012 (Mon), 22:47

I guess we can now call the 28-105 the Coke Can now.. similar to the 16-35 Coke Bottle.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8038/7927260280_919d4beb5a_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewopolis/7927260280/)
28-105/Coke Can (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewopolis/7927260280/) by andrewopolis (http://www.flickr.com/people/andrewopolis/), on Flickr

One of these things is not like the other...

I really just wanted to show off my lovely green tabletop from IKEA

________________________________

I'm going to be moving from this lens to the 16-35 & 70-200. Oddly enough, I use my 100mm macro for everything compared to this lens.

bigVinnie

6th of September 2012 (Thu), 11:32

I really like this lens. It is handy, small and sharp.

Shot below is almost a 100% crop. Lens is a great walkaround lens but I really should have had my 200 with me. I wound up shooting all day with this.

http://files.ezdray.com/share/0301.jpg

More from the day at:
Facebook Morning Shots (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.468306739858038.101081.456819314340114&type=1&l=d8f00d2fe5)

Facebook Afternoon Shots (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.468695839819128.101148.456819314340114&type=1&l=41bffd1583)

These are all at least a 50% crop.

datoforesti

7th of September 2012 (Fri), 14:16

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8179/7950932302_67f3d6ff58_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/datoforest/7950932302/)
kargi rame..:) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/datoforest/7950932302/) by datoforest (http://www.flickr.com/people/datoforest/), on Flickr

datoforesti

12th of September 2012 (Wed), 05:07

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8320/7978983381_4ee8ef54f0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/datoforest/7978983381/)
_MG_8842 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/datoforest/7978983381/) by datoforest (http://www.flickr.com/people/datoforest/), on Flickr

kitacanon

4th of October 2012 (Thu), 23:12

Just a glamour shot of my new wheels...2005 i4 stick-shift Camry LE

http://imageshack.us/a/img202/50/mg2382rs.jpg

28mm @ f/6.3, 1/80 sec, ISO 800, Compensation: +1/3 on 30D...

SolidxSnake

7th of October 2012 (Sun), 01:06

Don't see too many standard Camry's around, so major props!

(Coming from an admitted Toyota fanboy gearhead, that drives an '02 Corolla S 5spd)

Just a glamour shot of my new wheels...2005 i4 stick-shift Camry LE
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28mm @ f/6.3, 1/80 sec, ISO 800, Compensation: +1/3 on 30D...