Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

[Bas]

Hey there,

I've recently bought this lens for 200 euro's (Which is about ehh 265 Dollar), together with a Hama UV Filter and a Hama Polarisation filter.

Is any of you guys using it? I Haven't had the chance to take any good pictures yet, been very busy with school/work :(

If so, let's see some pics, and i'd like to hear your thoughts on the lens as well! I'd rather have bought an L Lens offcourse, but that's WAY out of my budget, and this one goes pretty good, it's way smoother then the Kit-lens, and has just a bit more zoom to it... bummer it's 28 and not 18 though :rolleyes:.

[VisualOddity]

I'd like to see some also as I shoot w/ one of these... (mine coming soon)

[Brodog2525]

here a link to a similar thread. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=244195

basically the lens is great but its not very wide on a crop camera. most of the time i use either the lens kit or the 28-105, depending on the shooting situtation.

[Brodog2525]

heres a photo shot at 28mm http://brodiehenry.smugmug.com/gallery/1969700/1/113778618

[tsaraleksi]

http://static.flickr.com/36/84181630_9a9fc0bfae.jpg
(100 Fujichrome Velvia)

Here's one.

[dave_bass5]

I loved this lens. only replaced it recently with a 24-105L that i think is about the same shaepness. The 28-105 was my first upgrade lens.
http://davepearce.smugmug.com/photos/33191942-L.jpg
http://davepearce.smugmug.com/photos/26299809-L.jpg
http://davepearce.smugmug.com/photos/52591948-O.jpg
http://davepearce.smugmug.com/photos/64959057-L.jpg

[jesusdelallata]

This lens is very often overlooked. It's a great lens for the $230 price tag. I owned one and sold it after I got the Tamron 28-75, but when I had it I was always pleased with its performance. Fast auto focus (USM) and good range for my film camera.

I have no problems recommending this lens.

[Tomi Hawk]

I absolutely love it .. :D
It's the first lens I've purchased .. and it serves real well for a nice portrait/wedding lens ..
errr, or in this case .........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/TomiImages/imveiw1a.jpg

Tomi

[papucla10]

The lens is capable of producing very sharp pictures in controlled conditions, usually soft wide open but gets very sharp at around f5.6 not the best for low light usually misses focus in low light specially when using low shutter speed of around 20 or less used over that and you are find.

Shot at f5.6 hand held at 1/15 Sec. ISO 100 I know crazy 105mm RAW CONVERTED USING DPP sharpness put at 4 and Image quality when using batch process at 10 ( for the Crop first pic )and Image quality at 7 ( for the full pic 2nd pic ) at 7 to be able to upload it.

I have just changed to Sony because of the internal IS on the camera body, much more convenient and economic, I will receive equipment on Wednesday and will post some test if I am allowed, as soon as I win the lotto I will come back to Cannon and and probably then they will have a 24-70 2.8L IS which will maybe cost twice as much as the current version, combined with a 40D. For now I will do Sony Alpha body with SSS Super Steady Shot and KM 28-75 2.8

[papucla10]

Another sample same Efix

[cgratti]

Sharp lens, great for a walk around lens.

[papucla10]

last photo of my son but more cropped also from another picture of my daughter cropped with same efix.

[beatdownvictim]

http://picsorban.com/upload/img_3145small.jpg
http://picsorban.com/upload/img_3365small.jpg
http://picsorban.com/upload/img_2984small.jpg

New to the forum, i loved this lens when I had it. Recently switched over to the Tamron 17-50mm. I still miss that lens a lot, i took a lot of good photos with it. The pics above aren't the greatest (i messed up the camera settings :o ) Anyhow, the pics were taken at Pride 32: The Real Deal.

[Lord_Malone]

All these were taken with the lens in question...

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=158958

[fWord]

Great lens for the money. Lightweight, metal mount. Very fast and silent USM focus. The focal length range is excellent on a FF body and still very good (or just as good, depending on how wide you shoot) on a 1.3X crop body. On a 1.6X crop body, I probably would have used it on the street.

Naturally, like most lenses this benefits from some stopping down. At f/5.6 and f/8 things look pretty sweet. CA is minimal throughout the range and not critical, IMO. At the wide end there is noticeable barrel distortion and there is noticeable pincushion distortion at the telephoto end. They won't be critical in most photographs but my present as bowed lines in some landscape photos with an obvious horizon line, or architectural photos.

The copy I had exhibited zoom creep when the lens was pointed downwards but it's not a consistent phenomenon.

The front element does not rotate so it makes it easier to use a circular polarizer. Do note that the lens seems prone to flare as well so use the hood whenever possible. That said, the hood will not solve flare issues in all circumstances and you'll need to hold your hand out to shield it from the sun, quite an absurd proposition if you're shooting handheld.

Overall in practice, this was an excellent lens. This lens did over 95% of my photos in a recent New Zealand trip. For me, the range was simply magical on a 1D:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/New%20Zealand/FABE6579.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/New%20Zealand/FABE7159.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/New%20Zealand/FABE7085.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

Great lens for the money. Lightweight, metal mount. Very fast and silent USM focus. The focal length range is excellent on a FF body and still very good (or just as good, depending on how wide you shoot) on a 1.3X crop body. On a 1.6X crop body, I probably would have used it on the street.

Naturally, like most lenses this benefits from some stopping down. At f/5.6 and f/8 things look pretty sweet. CA is minimal throughout the range and not critical, IMO. At the wide end there is noticeable barrel distortion and there is noticeable pincushion distortion at the telephoto end. They won't be critical in most photographs but my present as bowed lines in some landscape photos with an obvious horizon line, or architectural photos.

The copy I had exhibited zoom creep when the lens was pointed downwards but it's not a consistent phenomenon.

The front element does not rotate so it makes it easier to use a circular polarizer. Do note that the lens seems prone to flare as well so use the hood whenever possible. That said, the hood will not solve flare issues in all circumstances and you'll need to hold your hand out to shield it from the sun, quite an absurd proposition if you're shooting handheld.

Overall in practice, this was an excellent lens. This lens did over 95% of my photos in a recent New Zealand trip. For me, the range was simply magical on a 1D:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/New%20Zealand/FABE6579.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/New%20Zealand/FABE7159.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/New%20Zealand/FABE7085.jpg

Nice examples. And you described the attributes of this lens to the letter. Good job.

[Jaykue]

I've only had one outing so far with this lens, and so far, I think I've gotten a bang for the buck. I find it's sharpest beyond ap 5.6 at the shorter end, and beyond 6.3 at the longer focal points. While I own a 17-40L for which I don't worry too much about where it is sharpest, I'm still quite impressed by this cheap little lens :) Here are two examples. The first at 5.6, and the second at 6.3. USM has been applied to both.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w102/jaykue/48mm-5.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w102/jaykue/70mm-6.jpg

[saravrose]

a great lens..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/Daycare%20sample%20photos/img56.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/Daycare%20sample%20photos/img25.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/the%20challenge/IMG_3711.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/the%20challenge/Copyofweekendphotos041.jpg

[joeflux]

Not the best lens but not the worst. I think it's medium quality.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l210/powerflux/CRW_3221_JFR.jpg

[shady]

More examples in this thread:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=234267

My contribution:
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/1735/flower1ig7.jpg

[aero145]

I cannot show any photos, but I'm very unhappy with my example. Yes, it's got a well damped zoom ring, no lens creep, well damped focus ring, and the fastest focus I've seen, but it produces awfully soft/blurry photos (and that's not my photo technique to blame). I'm planning to send my example to B&H to trade it for a new example. Anyone knows if that's a problem...?

[joeflux]

I cannot show any photos, but I'm very unhappy with my example. Yes, it's got a well damped zoom ring, no lens creep, well damped focus ring, and the fastest focus I've seen, but it produces awfully soft/blurry photos (and that's not my photo technique to blame). I'm planning to send my example to B&H to trade it for a new example. Anyone knows if that's a problem...?

I know that many people have sent their lenses to Canon to repair their brand new lenses because they were soft. You might be able to exchange from B&H or send it for repair to Canon.

[Lightstream]

This was the first lens I ever bought and I have a few fond memories of it. Recently I borrowed one for a re-test on a 350D and 5D, but now I look through it with the eyes of someone who has been spoiled rotten by an L. While you should bear that in mind, I still think I can be objective about this lens.

The 28-105 is soft wide open at all focal lengths. Seriously soft. The 24-105 f/4L IS USM I am currently using blows its socks off. But bear in mind we are talking about the difference between a $150 (used) lens and one of Canon's very finest (and I have a SUPERB copy of the 24-105 that is hard to find). You pay the extra money for an L to shoot it wide open. The difference is stunning - I took a photo of someone's new jacket with a price tag and bar code and with the L I could read the bar code :shock:

The surprise is optical vignetting/cos^4 light reduction/falloff: even on a full frame 5D, the 28-105 holds its own against the 24-105 at all focal lengths. There is very very little falloff. I think this is because the 28-105 was designed for film in its day, as a very credible midrange lens.

However, if you can, stop it down a little and the 28-105 starts to shine. Across the zoom range ranges, it sharpens up a little by f/4, substantially by f/5.6 and is quite nice at f/8 (I do not test beyond f/8 generally). I have some frames from my previous copy at f/11, it's all good.


Is there a difference? Of course there is a difference between the top of the range. I still feel the 28-105 delivers tremendous bang for the buck though - at $150 it's a lens virtually anybody, including a broke SLR n00b (as I was when I started out) can afford to own. It makes a very nice 'midrange tele' (approx 44-170mm FL on crop cameras) that covers the traditional role of the 70-200 on full frame with a wider wide end. The big surprise is that stopped down, this lens is actually capable of producing very reasonable results even on the EOS 5D whose 12.7MP sensor will wring the best and worst out of every EF lens. It will never be a 24-105 or a pixel peeper's lens, but as a lightweight walkaround or backup standard zoom, or for days when you don't absolutely need to pixel peep.. it's great! I wanted one to pair with my 1D classic when it was here - that would have been a great combo. Actually, I'm so tempted I might want to get one just for the sake of getting one ;)

Recommended, with confidence. Enjoy :)

[gardengirl13]

Just got the lens yesterday and shot some snap shots. Here are my examples.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/grapehyacynth.jpg


http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/irisleavesnewlens.jpg


http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/bleedingheartsnewlens.jpg


It's a bit soft, but for an all purpose cheap and light walk around it's fine. I think after a few days messing with it I'll get the hang of it better.

[Bas]

I Totally forgot about this topic since I started it, and look at it now... people are even posting pictures, woohoo!

I'll edit the Title to 'archive', so we can start gathering pictures here.

I Have to start using this lens more often, it covers a great range, but usually I miss just 'that' bit of wide-angle! I've been using it last weekend all the time though, pictures will follow!

[papucla10]

I just got back from a transition I made to Sony World and have started using this lens again with my new 20D I will post some new samples soon. I find this lens to the best bang for the buck together with the 24-85mm

[gardengirl13]

Here are some more

handheld somewhat low light

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/buddaamp.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/jeremyshand.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/bogdanffyhill.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/floweringtreenewlens.jpg

"macro"

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/dandilion.jpg

OK for birds who like me

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/chickadeenewlens.jpg

and here's where it's weak, it's lost detail and can't handle being near the sun

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/roundtopnewlens.jpg

[randomgrafix]

Here's my contribution to this thread.
This is a great lens for the price. I'm very pleased with it.

These images are directly from the camera. No Manipulations.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/220/509695344_f62256bd4a_o.jpg

100% crop
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/212/509695338_3307d46abd_o.jpg

Shot through a wire cage at the zoo. Again straight from my Rebel. No Manip.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/209/509695330_9cdcffc4df_o.jpg

100% crop
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/207/509695326_4c3c191cb2_o.jpg
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/207/509695326_4c3c191cb2_o.jpg)

[newton]

Am I the only one who doesn't have the II?

[randomgrafix]

Am I the only one who doesn't have the II?

lol. I have a buddy who has the first version and I've tried it. Not a big difference in quality. The II's AF is faster but the I's macro is a bit better. Both are great lenses so don't sweat it you've got a great lens too...:cool:

[chops]

I went out shooting a little today in RAW. The images were converted via Photoshop Lightroom. If you ask me, the 28-105 is like a baby L lens for only $230! Definately an excellent buy.

http://charlest.zenfolio.com/img/p103096845-4.jpg

http://charlest.zenfolio.com/img/p391819728-4.jpg

http://charlest.zenfolio.com/img/p519819246-4.jpg

[dave_bass5]

I agree Chops
when i got my 24-105L i was quite dissapointed that it wasnt that much better than my 28-105. Of course the L is built better and has IS etc but IQ seemed very close.

[gardengirl13]

More shots. Still haven't had much time to practice with this lens yet, so they're still snapshot type photos

[gardengirl13]

More:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/oldmillfalls.jpg


http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/stream3.jpg


http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/streambyoldbridge.jpg

[Mark-B]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/119/304239545_c279862fb1_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/304239545/

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1192/625093572_152c7acf30_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/625093572/

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/419530531_9b93ece02a_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/419530531/

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/220/491837212_b79a111fed_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/491837212/

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/377734026_20352c087a_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/377734026/

--
Mark-B
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/

[Tubthumper]

Damn! As a relative newbie (I've been shooting with a Fuji S7000 for about 4 years now), I'm about to make the jump to D-SLR with a 30D next month. The whole "What lens to get" question has been a bit of a sticky one, but I think I've just made my decision: 50mm f1.8 first, one of these puppies next.

[argyle]

Took a few snapshots of the backyard pool with the 28-105. Great little lens...even with the 24-105L, I plan on keeping this as a walkaround for the Elan. You can't go wrong with this lens. I highly recommend it.

Wide view

http://northlake.smugmug.com/photos/172927691-L.jpg

100% crop of left side

http://northlake.smugmug.com/photos/172927919-L.jpg

[gardengirl13]

more snap shots

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/lightbluedelphinium2.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/darkbluedelphinium.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/cherries2.jpg

[MaxxuM]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/jlozan87/notinthemood.jpg

[gardengirl13]

Here are some more shots from this lens. For a cheap lens it's fairly sharp.

[Jyates]

I would agree that this lens is soft wide open. But it might also have to do with me learning?? :oops:
Anyway here is my sample I am on my work computer and don't have PS, so this could be better.

[asianstutter]

i was wondering if anyone can tell me the difference between theses 2 lens other then price...and which one would you prefer?
thank you

Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 28-105mm f/4-5.6 USM

Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

http://www.sigma4less.com/sess/utn;jsessionid=15473348b3dc19b/shopdata/product_search.shopscript?mnt=&query=EF+28-105+f%2F3.5-4.5+USM

[Halliday]

i was wondering if anyone can tell me the difference between theses 2 lens other then price...and which one would you prefer?
thank you

Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 28-105mm f/4-5.6 USM

Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

http://www.sigma4less.com/sess/utn;jsessionid=15473348b3dc19b/shopdata/product_search.shopscript?mnt=&query=EF+28-105+f%2F3.5-4.5+USM

The f-stop range is the main difference.

[asianstutter]

i don't quit understand too much about the f-stop can u please explain

[///M3Matt]

If anyone was interested Im thinking about parting with my 28-105 II :)

Send me a PM

[Halliday]

i don't quit understand too much about the f-stop can u please explain

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F_stop

I'm lazy, but here you go.

[Mark-B]

I'm still using this lens one year later although I am quite tempted to upgrade it to a 24-70 f/2.8 or 24-105 f/4

Here are a few more samples:

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p715880359-4.jpg

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p839190618-4.jpg

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p822225092-4.jpg




http://farm1.static.flickr.com/119/304239545_c279862fb1_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/304239545/

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1192/625093572_152c7acf30_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/625093572/

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/419530531_9b93ece02a_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/419530531/

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/220/491837212_b79a111fed_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/491837212/

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/377734026_20352c087a_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/377734026/

--
Mark-B
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/

[JMHPhotography]

It's a great little lens... especially considering how little they cost.

[Steve-0]

Here's one from vacation taken with my 28-105mm

[randomgrafix]

I'm still using this lens one year later although I am quite tempted to upgrade it to a 24-70 f/2.8 or 24-105 f/4
Wow Mark you got some amazing shots from this lens... hmmm makes me wanna spend more time behind mine.
:wink:

[ItsMike]

Just ordered mine!!! I got it for my Elan 7..

[Menelaus]

A few from a recent outing:

http://i6.tinypic.com/732dzy9.jpg
http://i12.tinypic.com/85fdw75.jpg

[Corkscorpion]

A couple from me...

[ItsMike]

Here is my contribution.. I posted this in the people section.. I like this lens on the full frame body, A little too long for the crop..

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd71/mpimage/Kids/010_15.jpg

[bluebomberx]

Canon 20D - EF 28-105mm f/3.5-f/4.5; 75mm - 1/250 at f/10, ISO 100
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1015/634738551_d49e5bc7c2_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/634738551/)

Canon 20D - EF 28-105mm f/3.5-f/4.5; 73mm - 1/100 at f/5.6, ISO 400
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1418/1279150694_76d227b85a_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/1279150694/)

[Mr. Bill]

Some that I took today with the 28-105 that came in yesterday.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii203/newbietoslr/28-105mm/0279-2.jpg


http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii203/newbietoslr/28-105mm/0280-2.jpg

[HighLife]

I think i found one of these on the forums here for cheap...i think there are 2 versions of this lens, one with the 7 blade and one with the 5 blades for aperture...anyone know the difference between the 2 optically?

[bluebomberx]

Should be the same.

[HighLife]

tell me its ok to spend the 165$ and buy this lens =)

god i hate this hobby...if i was a rapper, my name would be MC Broke-as-f**k!

[denno75uk]

tell me its ok to spend the 165$ and buy this lens =)

god i hate this hobby...if i was a rapper, my name would be MC Broke-as-f**k!

Looking at your gear list, I'd say it would be a good replacement for your Sigma. More reach and faster at the long end, nice quiet AF. I've had one for a few years now and used it for film and on my 30D. I've always been very happy with it. Just bought a Tamron 17-50 2.8 for the wider end and faster ap, but I'll definitely keep the 28-105 as a good all rounder for the days when I just want the camera and one lens for the day.

Just do it. (is that a trademark infringement?)

Edit: Mine is the USM II. photozone.de reviewed the first version and were very complimentary. review here (http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/Canon%20EOS%20Lens%20Tests/45-canon-eos-aps-c/189-canon-ef-28-105mm-f35-45-usm-test-report--review)

[HighLife]

awesome, i had a deal for it...but i guess it fell through..so if anyone want to sell it to fund a L , let me know =)

I was thinking the same thing about the sigma...its really a great budget lens..i wanted just a tad more reach.

Thanks for the info.

[bluebomberx]

I remember paying around $140 for mine at the B&H used department a few years ago. Have you tried looking at the usual suspect like B&H, Adorama, and KEH?

[HighLife]

ya...i actually just sent a payment for it...god im going to be on pins and needles till it gets here hehe.

[DDWD10]

Today I had my first real shoot outside with this lens and I was blown away by the sharpness and how quickly the focus locks on. I can no longer justify getting an L lens! I have the newest version of this lens, 7-bladed aperture, made in Taiwan.

The only problem I've encountered with this lens is that it gets confused focusing in low light - not a problem if you have that annoying flash AF assist strobe activated (I have a 10D).

I'm fairly new to this forum and I do not yet understand the obsession with ducks... but I happened to see one today so I got a quick shot.

[HighLife]

does anyone know if there is a difference between the MK I and MK II version?

I thought the one i got was the MK II, but it seems its the one..however, i was told it had the 7 blade aperture inside....

[bluebomberx]

See http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/frary/toolbox2.htm#28-105Anchor for an explanation of the differences HighLife.

[beepclick]

Came across this thread. Great pics everyone.

I'm new and don't have many images from my 28-105, but I might as well put one up, since I'm already here:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/vectorcafe/Canon%20XT/muddy14in.jpg

[MT59]

New owner of this lens in the original (Mk I?) version. Bought it from B&H used department for $149. So far, just been playing inside with it, so no excellent outdoor shots yet (though I'm shooting an indoor children's event tomorrow night with it).

(Special kudos to B&H which had the lens rated as an 8+ condition. It looks for all the world like brand new, no marks scratches or anything.)

Since I was also playing with a new flash unit at the same time, here's a nice sample that I got out of the combo. This is at full 105mm zoom, wide open (f/4.5). Cropped and resized for web display, no USM applied. Focus point (center point only) was the forehead just above the eyes.

Canon 300D, ISO 400, 105mm, f/4.5

http://www.pbase.com/image/96710197.jpg

[williamfriggle]

Hi all,
I was looking at these photos as I have this lens. One question I have and maybe this isn't the area to ask it. But When you proccess your pictures if you shoot raw or set it in the camera for jpegs or if you use it after, where do you set the sharpness? The only way I get really sharp pictures like the ones here is if I crank up the sharpness when I process in raw or RGB in DPP. And in my mind, wouldn't you want it to be the sharpest it could be? Except occasionally for portraits at times maybe. Any input?

Thanks,

[Menelaus]

If shooting jpeg, you can set the sharpness in the camera. If PPing, you can use use sharpen and unsharp mask in PS.

[beepclick]

I was working on setups for shooting flowers (still haven't come up with one I like). I was using my 60mm macro, but realized I had my 28-105 on the XTi from last nights sunset shots, so I took a lily shot with it.

Exposure is off. This one wide open at 105mm 1/800 ISO800
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/vectorcafe/28105Lily.jpg

[williamfriggle]

These where taken with the 28-105 USM II

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l34/williamfriggle/DPP_0005.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l34/williamfriggle/DPP_0055.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l34/williamfriggle/DPP_0036.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l34/williamfriggle/DPP_0020.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l34/williamfriggle/IMG_0302.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l34/williamfriggle/IMG_0294.jpg

[beepclick]

One from this evening - nephew and girlfrient visited from out of town. Good kids.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/vectorcafe/D-Awebsize.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

Just digging around through some old shots (2+ years).

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/92/224228745_670dff2a52_o.jpg
No PP besides a re-size for the web. I miss this lens, for the money it was fantastic. Great color. A little soft wide open.

[Swann1]

I've been shooting with tis lens since buying it with my EOS 30 in 2000 (which is on eBay at the moment). I'm upgrading to an EOS 40D when I pay off the lay-by. I have the II version of this lens. I decided to keep it as I figure it's a better lens than either of the kit options (18-55 or 17-85 EF-S lenses) even though I lose a bit because of the sensor. Hopefully I've made the right decision. Judging by some of the photos on here, I have.

[denno75uk]

I have the II version of this lens. I decided to keep it as I figure it's a better lens than either of the kit options (18-55 or 17-85 EF-S lenses) even though I lose a bit because of the sensor. Hopefully I've made the right decision. Judging by some of the photos on here, I have.

I was in a similar position. I used the Canon EF 28-105 3.5 - 4.5 II USM on my 35mm and kept it when I got my 30D. It's my one lens option when I'm just out and about and have the camera with me and works brilliantly in that role. It is a bit of a compromise at the wide end but the variable aperture isn't that slow, good AF, nice colour. Well you know, you have it.
In short, I think you've definitely made the right decision.

[KingoftheHill]

I'm currently selling it, but here are some shots:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/2604462231_a901eb91bb_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2578630336_e4a86e97c4_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2152/2544439902_7e4a06f324_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2130/2514898909_d8fef3c53b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2543435449_8991492af0_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2604465087_65d27ae0d5_b.jpg

[williamfriggle]

Here is a shot today I was messing with settings and seeing where the sweet spot might be for this lens. 100% crop. Hand held.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l34/williamfriggle/DPP_0003-1.jpg

[bluebomberx]

Some gear porn. Shot with an aperture of f/13 at 83mm on a 5D.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/2605043963_d75e1bab42_b.jpg

And 105mm at f/13.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2605886842_5f3c4077f2_b.jpg

[williamfriggle]

nice gear porn. I want some.

[Swann1]

I was in a similar position. I used the Canon EF 28-105 3.5 - 4.5 II USM on my 35mm and kept it when I got my 30D. It's my one lens option when I'm just out and about and have the camera with me and works brilliantly in that role. It is a bit of a compromise at the wide end but the variable aperture isn't that slow, good AF, nice colour. Well you know, you have it.
In short, I think you've definitely made the right decision.
My decision was based on reviews on photographyreview.com. The way I look at it, if I need to go wide, I'll get the EF-S 10-22 lens. Also from what I've read on phographyreview.com, it's a pretty good lens.

[MT59]

Still loving this lens. Can't remember the last time I mounted the 18-55 on my camera since I purchased this one (though I'm sure I have once or twice). Couple from our neighborhood July 4th parade this morning.

(Sorry, removed references as I'm switching image hosting. Still love the lens, though.)

[williamfriggle]

Nice shots. Nice and sharp. I have not had this lens on my camera since I got my 18-55 IS. But that is due to it being new. Yesturday I wished I had more zoom, then I thought, well duh! So now I got my 28-105 on. :-)

[x2x3x4x5x]

I miss the focal range this lens provided.

I guess it's time to get the 24-105f4L!

[bluebomberx]

Shot with an Elan 7e on Fuji HQ 100 film. I shot this a really long time ago, but I'm thinking I shot it around f/5.6-f/8 on the long end.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/2657022100_8a12a9b7e1_b.jpg

[DDWD10]

Taken at 105mm wide open! A very sharp zoom.

[cbh76]

I probably shot 40-50 weddings with this lens as the primary and my 100-300 5.6L on my second body. I would still be using it if I hadn't replaced it with the 28-135 IS. Very good lens for the price.

[Swann1]

I've only had my new 40D for a couple of days and haven't really taken many pictures with it. The shots I've taken with this lens on autofocus come out blurry indicating the autofocus is out becuase when I focus manually the photos come out clear enough, as clear as you can expect for a non-L lens. My L lens on autofocus produces sharp photos without having to adjust focus manually. I guess this mean it might be off to Canon to get it sorted, though going without it for a few weeks is going to be tough.

[Ingsy]

Tesco have these in their sale for £130. Is it worth a go at this price? I've got a 400D and wonder if it'll be a little long on a 1.6 crop for general usage? I say general usage, as I'm not a photographer who shots specific things, as such, more someone who takes snaps where ever I go, and want a bit more control / quality than a P&S gives me.

[dave92270]

I like the lens. Nice reach, compact size, well built.

68mm, 1/400s @f/11, ISO200, handheld, in-camera jpeg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/2698217617_5f31c08a8a_b.jpg

[Swann1]

I've only had my new 40D for a couple of days and haven't really taken many pictures with it. The shots I've taken with this lens on autofocus come out blurry indicating the autofocus is out becuase when I focus manually the photos come out clear enough, as clear as you can expect for a non-L lens. My L lens on autofocus produces sharp photos without having to adjust focus manually. I guess this mean it might be off to Canon to get it sorted, though going without it for a few weeks is going to be tough.
I rang up Canon Service. They say it will cost me about A$140 to readjust my lens plus the cost of shipping it back and forth, so all up I wouldn't be up for more than A$200 to get it fixed. Better than having to spend A$700 on a Tamron 17-50 or A$1300+ on a Canon 17-55 at the moment to be able to take photos. Maybe I'll save up and get one of these lenses or just get the Canon 10-22 to get the wide angle shots...

This is turning out just like my home theatre subwoofer - bought it for A$1000 8 years ago and spent half that in the last couple of months to replace the amplifier.

[SolidxSnake]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2724781816_5949bea88c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22081417@N07/2724781816/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/2668218169_7fb0b7a939.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22081417@N07/2668218169/)

[speedy_2]

I had this lens about 2 years ago or so. I liked it, but was mainly shooting at car shows and such. So it wasn't wide enough at all. I replaced it with a 10-22mm which I sold recently as well. But, at the time it was good for my budget.

Here's a few from those car shows & 2 extras

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/speedyman_2/IMG_0005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/speedyman_2/IMG_0013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/speedyman_2/IMG_0045.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/speedyman_2/IMG_0048.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/speedyman_2/clean.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/speedyman_2/cliffs1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/speedyman_2/cliffs2.jpg

[Swann1]

I rang up Canon Service. They say it will cost me about A$140 to readjust my lens plus the cost of shipping it back and forth, so all up I wouldn't be up for more than A$200 to get it fixed. Better than having to spend A$700 on a Tamron 17-50 or A$1300+ on a Canon 17-55 at the moment to be able to take photos. Maybe I'll save up and get one of these lenses or just get the Canon 10-22 to get the wide angle shots...

This is turning out just like my home theatre subwoofer - bought it for A$1000 8 years ago and spent half that in the last couple of months to replace the amplifier.
Turns out I wasn't imagining things. I just rang Canon to check and they found a front focus problem which they'll try and adjust as best they can. It won't cost as much as I was quoted initially (which was really just a rough estimate). So I'm happy I'll be able to take photos and get to grips with the camera in a week or two. I have a new filter waiting to go on the lens when I get it back (a Hoya HMC UV(O)) to replace the Hoya Standard UV I put on it not long after buying it.

There aren't any real ducks easily accessible from where I live so a stuffed toy might have to do...

[eleveninth]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2820411701_075911e4fb.jpg

[beepclick]

One from today. Straight from camera.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/vectorcafe/IMG_9236.jpg

[Domino81]

I really think (having used both) this is a better lens than the 28-135 IS USM.

[screxer]

Sorry....wrong thread...I did get this lens, but I got a couple of others and accidentally posted in the wrong thread...I'll eventually post some shots

[screxer]

Okay, NOW I can post here...haha! I got this lens earlier this week and have been impressed with it. I think the build quality is very good and I love being able to focus manually while still utilizing autofocus. These are a couple of shots I took this afternoon. I was impressed with the color reproduction personally as no filters were used and very little PP was utilized (mostly exposure and brightness). In the past month that I've owned a DSLR, the only way I've gotten colors this rich was with the use of a circular polarizer or a ND grad (makes me excited to see the results when I use them!!), but it is natural looking (this is pretty close to how it actually looked today).

28mm, f/18, ISO 100, 1/60 sec
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j157/screxer/IMG_1031.jpg

105mm, f/6.3, ISO 100, 1/640 sec
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j157/screxer/IMG_1037.jpg

[theague]

This thread needs an update:

20D
38mm, f/18, ISO 100, 1/8 sec (Bracketed actually so that value means nothing).
http://suited.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p87128841-4.jpg

[Dmab]

One from today. Straight from camera.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/vectorcafe/IMG_9236.jpg

Now that is a sharp photo

[backslide]

Almost perfect lens for the drag strip for shots of the staging lanes. Between 5.6 - 9 is the sweet spot in my opinion but there is zoom creep on mine. Not a deal breaker for me, especially since I bought the lens used.

Full thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=647352

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/IMG_0099-sm.jpg
Larger: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/IMG_0099.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/IMG_0447-sm.jpg
Larger: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/IMG_0447.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/IMG_0158-sm.jpg
Larger: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/IMG_0158.jpg

[Mt Olympus]

A spring shot from this lens.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_G0TnKtn42x4/SeuWeVk4aTI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/42fNqtnZgqE/s400/IMG_1294.jpg

[kwando]

Just picked up one from someone on here...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3998618987_137779d1e4_b.jpg

[williamfriggle]

Nice shot Simon. Nice revolver too. I am sure you will like the lens. I have not used mine much since I got the EF S 18-55 IS and EF S 55-250 IS. But I got it out last night and was messing around with it. I think I will leave it on for a while.

[kwando]

picked it up mainly for my wife... thx and have a good day.

[beefweasal]

Just took this lens out today. I need some more practice with it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4075129127_e0beb37868_b.jpg