Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

[burkdog]

Based on lots of you guys saying nice things about this lens, I think I'm going to buy it.

I'm very new to photography, and I've seen filters and polorizers and lens hoods mentioned.

Which of these items to I need to order with the lens, are they necessary, and what do they do? I'm assuming they protect the lens? The hood keeps unwanted light out?

Thanks,
Greg
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[nosquare2003]

Filters and Polarisers depend on your needs and you may buy them later. But I strongly recommend to get the hood. It avoids lens flare which is quite heavy on this lens. And you know, the hood protects the lens.

[5 Type]

I think you need.. at least :

- a UV filter (72mm) : You need to protect your investment.

After that I would go for :

- The lens hood : Will help you avoid lens flare.

Finally :

- a Circular Polarisers : Will help you reduce reflection on non metalic surfaces, and getting bluer sky.

I hope it help

[burkdog]

Tells me exactly what I needed to know. Thanks.

:D

[CoolToolGuy]

If this lens will only be used on a DSLR, I would get the EW-78C hood instead of the one that is specified. It is slightly longer so it will work better than the spec'd hood considering the crop factor. I have both, and the EW-78C is the better choice. :wink:

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Rick 8)

[burkdog]

Will check that one out now.

[slejhamer]

If this lens will only be used on a DSLR, I would get the EW-78C hood instead of the one that is specified. It is slightly longer so it will work better than the spec'd hood considering the crop factor. I have both, and the EW-78C is the better choice. :wink:

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Rick 8)

Rick, you say "a DSLR" but I assume you mean "a DSLR with a 1.6 crop factor." What about a camera with a 1.3 factor? Do you think the longer hood would lead to vignetting? Gotta plan for the future, y'know ... :wink:

[CoolToolGuy]

If this lens will only be used on a DSLR, I would get the EW-78C hood instead of the one that is specified. It is slightly longer so it will work better than the spec'd hood considering the crop factor. I have both, and the EW-78C is the better choice. :wink:

Have Fun
Rick 8)

Rick, you say "a DSLR" but I assume you mean "a DSLR with a 1.6 crop factor." What about a camera with a 1.3 factor? Do you think the longer hood would lead to vignetting? Gotta plan for the future, y'know ... :wink:

The concern is valid. I don't have a 1D to check it on. In fact the EW-78C is only slightly longer than the one that is specified, so I don't think it would vignette on the 1D, and if it did it could be trimmed with a Dremel tool (it is made of plastic).

In light of today's announcement (Kodak full-frame DSLR for $4000), you may want to reconsider - but the longer hood is still the one for the 1.6 folks.

Now, if someone wants to send me a 1D or 1DMKII so I can perform extensive testing on this, I will be happy to return it within 6 months... :wink:

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Rick 8)

[fishfool]

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