Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

barrett14

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 12:51

I am by no means qualified to give you a legitimate review on this lens as I am pretty new to photography. That said, I took a couple of pictures with my new 18-135, and tried to replicate a few of the pictures with the 18-55 IS T1i kit lens for comparison. I will post them side by side with the settings and am eager to hear your opinion.

Picture One:
18-55 lens
ISO - 200
1/250 sec.
F/11
18mm
400206

Picture Two:
18-135 lens
Settings same as pic 1
400207

I didn't realize there is a two picture limit so let me reply with more pictures.

barrett14

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 12:52

ok Picture three

Lens: 18-55
F/11
1/160
ISO 200
length 55mm
400208

Lens 18-135
Same settings as above
400209

barrett14

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 12:57

18-55mm
F/6.3
1/20
ISO 400
18mm
400212

18-135
same as above
400213

barrett14

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 12:58

18-55
F/6.3
ISO 400
1/15 sec
55mm
400214

18-135
same
400215

barrett14

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 13:00

And these are all the 18-135. Both of these are at 135mm
400216

400217

barrett14

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 13:00

both of these are also 135mm

400218

400219

barrett14

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 13:01

last one at 135mm

400220

barrett14

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 15:24

No one can tell much of anything from web-sized images, unless it's a terrible lens.

Bokeh looks promising, though.

here are the full size photos on flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbcampbell/sets/72157622468264487/

Also I am going to a hockey game tomorrow so I will post some results from that...

p.s. any tips on how to make sure the ice doesn't turn out gray?

Rubberhead

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 16:17

The colors of the 18-135mm look much richer.

amfoto1

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 16:38

So, let's see... The lens just arrived, you fixed yourself a drink and are happily taking photos out the window with it, right? ;)

Looks pretty good. I wonder if the plan is for it to replace the 28-135. Canon has been stuffing those into kits for a couple years now, like they had a huge stockpile somewhere.

Can you please look at the instructions that came with the lens and let us know if it says that IS must be shut off if the lens is used on a tripod? I suspect not, but am curious if it's like the 28-135 in that respect.

amfoto1

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 16:42

p.s. any tips on how to make sure the ice doesn't turn out gray?

Yes, don't rely on the camera's internal meter at all, or any of the camera's auto exposure modes.

Instead use M mode and a separate incidence meter to set your exposure parameters (both shutter and aperture).

Alternatively, use either Av or Tv and dial in some + exposure compensation. How much will depend upon exactly how much of the white expanse is in each image, i.e. how much it will influence (as in "fool") the camera's internal meter into underexposing everything (not just the ice). Take some test shots. Check the histogram. With snow outside the general rule of thumb is between 1 full stop and 1.66 stops + exposure will usually get you in the ball park. It's a little harder to guesstimate under artificial lighting. I'd start around +1 and see how that works.

An incidence meter is more accurate, faster and easier, IMO.

Depending upon the lights, it might be good to set a custom white balance, too... or shoot RAW and tweak white balance later in post processing.

tkbslc

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 16:42

p.s. any tips on how to make sure the ice doesn't turn out gray?

Set EC to +2/3 would probably do the trick along with manual white balance.

tundraman

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 17:00

Darn. I was really hoping this lens would have better IQ. Oh well. :(

johnbachel

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 17:23

I think the pictures with your new lens look good. I'm not sure if there is some barrel distortion in the first photo of the skyline, but otherwise, I don't see anything to complain about.

Remember that much of the commentary about lenses on this site involves people looking at huge blow-ups of images (much larger than they would ever print or view pictures). At these large magnifications, the relatively small differences in sharpness betweeh lenses look more important than they are in reality.

Also, other lens characteristics that are more important, such as barrel or pincushion distortion, or chromatic aberration (where different colors fail to focus at the same point), often get less attention than the maximum resolution that a lens can produce when photographing a black and white test chart.

While I don't plan to buy the new 18-135, my impression is that it will work well for those who want a single lens that can cover a large range of focal lengths.

DreDaze

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 18:08

i haven't really seen any sites with reviews on this one yet...but i think the-digital-picture.com should have one soon...they've got it in their ISO chart so you can compare it to other lenses...honestly...doesn't look good.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=678&Camera=474&Sample=0&FLI=2&API=0&LensComp=455&CameraComp=474&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=3&APIComp=0

DreDaze

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 21:27

are these shots with a filter on it?

barrett14

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 21:33

are these shots with a filter on it?

Yes it has Canon's UV Haze filter on it.

CountryBoy

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 07:21

Yes it has Canon's UV Haze filter on it.

Take it off and try some shots.

DreDaze

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 10:56

yeah, that's what i was wondering...i always though 'canon' brand filters weren't the best surprisingly...

but i'm not positive, i don't use filters

barrett14

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 13:48

Both with filter

18mm
400459

135 mm
400460

barrett14

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 13:49

Both with filter

30mm
400465

135mm
400466

mac_no1

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 16:58

mac_no1

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 18:15

Both with filter

30mm
400465

135mm
400466

Think your sensor has a dust bunny! on the first shot, in the blue sky near the top, just off centre.

shaker69

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 11:28

ISO 3200 1/200 f/6.3 135mm
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa290/dshaker69/bigIMG_0142.jpg?t=1262798801

DreDaze

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 12:17

For the price I think its a great value lens, good colors and quite sharp results.

maybe...but for the same price i'd rather have the 18-55mm IS...55-250mm IS...and 50mm f1.8

mac_no1

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 14:08

maybe...but for the same price i'd rather have the 18-55mm IS...55-250mm IS...and 50mm f1.8

I can see your point and agree that the three lenses you suggest give good value for money.

I guess I should have qualified my personal praise of the 18-135mm with the fact it is a great travel lens covering a good range. It also aleviates the need to change lenses regularly, possibly missing the odd shot in the process and adding the risk of dust getting on to the camera's sensor.

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Anita8

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 18:02

My first post =)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/4081714411_b48b509db8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4152002583_980ce47291_b.jpg

Taken on Canon 7D.

DarthVader

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 22:12

It's a decent lens. It's my walking lens now.

DarthVader

24th of January 2010 (Sun), 01:34

on 7D

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv96/madzazulu/_MG_2426.jpg

SRisonS

29th of January 2010 (Fri), 22:57

This was a great walkaround lens for my cruise. With a T1i....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/4133156687_910b268b1c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/4133156687/)
(clicking pic will direct you to its Flickr page)

Grimm75

14th of March 2010 (Sun), 17:43

For use while travelling on my 50D:

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad216/jon3175/IMG_9838a.jpg

100% crop
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad216/jon3175/IMG_9838c.jpg

NO PP except crop and resize.

punkerz123

26th of April 2010 (Mon), 01:19

I'm surprised this fairly new lens has gotten nearly no attention at all.

SRisonS

26th of April 2010 (Mon), 10:46

This lens has practically stayed on my T1i since I bought it back in October (my only other lens is the kit one :( ). Most of my current Flickr posting are from this lens. And I'd say it's done me well.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4329957649_513d4992d4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/4329957649/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4391761751_b3d1ec73e3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/4391761751/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2746/4461934300_6ed7e2f225.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/4461934300/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4493130614_d861b21eb1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/4493130614/)

JerelXTI

15th of May 2010 (Sat), 21:42

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/4609470138_fc9e9ee34c_o.jpg

AJI

11th of June 2010 (Fri), 15:45

18-135mm lens | ISO 100 | 1/400 sec | F/7 | 135mm

http://www.andrewkicksass.com/images/zoe.png

A+plus

13th of June 2010 (Sun), 22:19

Started out feeding ducks and geese and all of a sudden this bird came along so I decided to test out the 7D AF system. All shots with the 18-135mm kit lens. I'm a noob, so feel free to critique and criticize.

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6210/img0969t.jpg

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/7215/img0950u.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/3725/img0944lw.jpg

SRisonS

16th of June 2010 (Wed), 12:14

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4705607200_b6ed75b16a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/4705607200/)

(click pic for its Flickr page)

HaroldC3

20th of June 2010 (Sun), 16:32

Here are some I took during a recent trip. I really like the versatility this lens gives you.

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/1998/img0923061820101200px.jpg

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/7882/img1038061820101200px.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/188/img1006061820101200px.jpg

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/3031/img0955061820101200px.jpg

klassenl

22nd of June 2010 (Tue), 22:04

Posted in other forums but one of my best.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/klassenl/IMG_5402beta.jpg

Ashlie

5th of July 2010 (Mon), 23:08

I am thinking of getting this lens to updrage the kit lens for my xti. But I'm leaning towards the 55-250... The price is more appealing. Any thoughts?

hammies

13th of July 2010 (Tue), 13:21

I was worried about this lens after reading the photozone smackdown on it but after seeing the goods on this forum I got one and boy, am I glad I did! I'd say its IQ is on par with my 18-55 kit lens (which is pretty good), and its focal length range is perfect.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_EiR_DVf8SsM/TDyplQtAryI/AAAAAAAAAPc/NXROJe4xEpQ/s512/IMG_3560.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_EiR_DVf8SsM/TDypmBGuiPI/AAAAAAAAAPg/tBz8XFFK4iM/s720/IMG_3166.JPG
Sorry for the small shots - blame picasa.

Afield

26th of August 2010 (Thu), 12:07

I was worried about this lens after reading the photozone smackdown

After reading a couple of other (http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-18-135mm-f-3.5-5.6-IS-Lens-Review.aspx) reviews (http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/canon_ef-s_18-135is_review.html), I have to conclude that the Photozone review is unfair, especially with regard to the barrel distortion complaint at 18 mm. (It's a freaking super-zoom... even the 15-85 mm exhibits a lot of barrel distortion).

The truth is that this is a halfway decent walk-around lens that is a half step up from a kit lens. I got one for $250 with my 7D, as I didn't have anything else in the wide-angle/short telephoto range (I was a Nikon guy up until recently). There's no way that it's worth the $400 that it typically sells for, but $250 is a good deal for this lens. Most of the distortion and CA are limited to the edges, and it focuses very quickly and accurately. My biggest complaints are the overly-plastic build and the focus ring rotation during AF (a stray grip could damage the AF motor). But, again, it's a half step up from a kit lens. I'll probably sell this lens sometime next year (heck, I might even make a small profit) and purchase the 15-85. But so far I've been pleasantly surprised with the quality, given what I paid.

I haven't used it all that much, but here are a couple of samples. All were shot with a 7D...

ISO 200, 1/500 sec, f/8, 135 mm (it was a bit hazy that morning)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4929856316_6e981b70e7_b.jpg

Indoors with shades drawn at ISO 1600, 1/100 sec, f/5, 48 mm
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4917882699_12bcb4b806_b.jpg

projectmayhem713

12th of September 2010 (Sun), 01:57

rented this lens for week. really like it. gonna try a comparable L next time to see what my next purchase is.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/oneleftfordead/20100909-IMG_0216-2.jpg

SRisonS

21st of September 2010 (Tue), 11:29

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5007557751_da07a2cedd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5007557751/)
Strange Magic (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5007557751/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/11654579@N07/), on Flickr

asaulo1

18th of October 2010 (Mon), 13:44

was able to take the 60D with the kit lens to see the Lakers play the Jazz in a preseason game. All in all, I have to say that the kit lens worked admirably within the lighting in Staples Center...
http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/asaulo1/Lakers%20Jazz%20Preseason/IMG_13810716-1.jpg
http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/asaulo1/Lakers%20Jazz%20Preseason/IMG_13790714-1.jpg
http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/asaulo1/Lakers%20Jazz%20Preseason/IMG_13960731-1.jpg

j0sh818

22nd of October 2010 (Fri), 13:00

j0sh818

22nd of October 2010 (Fri), 13:05

Just wanna share mine. Nothing special but at least I am happy with the results from this lens.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1345/5103176589_a1764d4154_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5103176589/)
Obligatory Duck Shot :-) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5103176589/) by j☺sh_m [catching up...] (http://www.flickr.com/people/wizard818/), on Flickr

j0sh818

22nd of October 2010 (Fri), 13:06

Another one...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1386/5100927357_13e72ca1e2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5100927357/)
Hollywood Blvd at Night (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5100927357/) by j☺sh_m [catching up...] (http://www.flickr.com/people/wizard818/), on Flickr

j0sh818

22nd of October 2010 (Fri), 13:07

and lastly...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5100236714_c15789437e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5100236714/)
Random Colors (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5100236714/) by j☺sh_m [catching up...] (http://www.flickr.com/people/wizard818/), on Flickr

j0sh818

30th of October 2010 (Sat), 12:47

Another shot with this lens:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/5129045284_092b2a4410_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5129045284/)
Things Change (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5129045284/) by j☺s h_m (http://www.flickr.com/people/wizard818/), on Flickr

Traveller1981

30th of November 2010 (Tue), 15:29

johk

1st of December 2010 (Wed), 11:35

Any more photos chaps?
I've just bought a 7d and this lens, but everyone is telling me I shouldn't have bought this lens to go with this body.
I need some more convincing I haven't bought the wrong lens for my body.

It's a great all around lens, travel lens, nothing wrong with it. It all depends what you were looking for. It's definetely not the sharpest and best IQ but it's slightly better or equal to the 18-55mm and the 18-200mm.

If you don't need the additional range and are ready to spend more, the 15-85mm offer better IQ and USM... You can check some image comparisons of the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM, Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens on Digital-Picture.com (http://www.the-digital-picture.com/reviews/Canon-EF-S-15-85mm-f-3.5-5.6-IS-USM-Lens-Comparisons.aspx).

I was looking into getting the 15-85mm myself but after getting a really nice deal on the 7D with the 18-135mm, I decided to replace my XSI/18-55mm and temporarily ditch my plan to get the 15-85mm.

Traveller1981

1st of December 2010 (Wed), 13:20

Thanks. The 15-85 is the one I wanted, but I couldn't justify the price for the relative quality. I know it is a good lens, but it isn't an L and has mixed reviews, so paying over £500 seemed silly.
I got a good deal on the 18-135 so will see how I get on with it, as I really wanted this lens before I read the reviews. Hopefully I will get good results with it. Some of the photos on here look great.

I checked out that link, but I guess until I start playing with it, I wont know for sure. The proof is in the pudding as they say.

I'm getting the nifty fifty for xmas and my dad is selling me his 100mm Macro 2.8 cheap that he never uses, so I should be covered for most situations.

Cheers and looking forward to seeing some more pics. I'll try and get some up at some point too...so I better unbox the body and lens!

Pisces With Camera

3rd of December 2010 (Fri), 23:36

j0Sh it's amazing that you are taking a lot of your pictures with this lens. I might have to give this lens a shot before just dismissing it as a "kit" lens.

j0sh818

4th of December 2010 (Sat), 13:24

j0Sh it's amazing that you are taking a lot of your pictures with this lens. I might have to give this lens a shot before just dismissing it as a "kit" lens.

Hi Pisces With Camera,

Thanks a lot for visiting my Flickr stream. I was surprised with the IQ I got from this "kit" lens. I was very hesitant to get this after reading a lot of reviews on the net. I was debating on going with the 28-135 or this, to be an all-around lens for my 7D. So, I rented the 28-135 and was not that impressed with the IQ I got.

I decided to gamble with this lens simply because of the reach I could get with this lens from 18-135. 28mm is not wide enough for me considering the 1.6 crop factor if I would get the 28-135. And find the 18-135's AF is fast enough for me.

I cannot really say if I was just lucky with my copy since I haven't really tried another copy of this lens. But for the price I paid for this lens, I cannot complain. :)

Again, Thanks! And Happy Shooting!

j0sh818

4th of December 2010 (Sat), 13:28

another shot with 7D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5133854498_95813f3556_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5133854498/)
Old & Beaten but still Rollin' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5133854498/) by j☺s h_m (http://www.flickr.com/people/wizard818/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/5136669548_74311bc68f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5136669548/)
Carrollton Square At Night (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5136669548/) by j☺s h_m (http://www.flickr.com/people/wizard818/), on Flickr

j0sh818

4th of December 2010 (Sat), 13:33

here are some BIF with this lens:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1173/5140926163_705a14e17e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5140926163/)
Pier 39 Resident (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5140926163/) by j☺s h_m (http://www.flickr.com/people/wizard818/), on Flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1274/5187265881_d2b262f652_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5187265881/)
BIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5187265881/) by j☺s h_m (http://www.flickr.com/people/wizard818/), on Flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1299/5189716921_1aabbac9b1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5189716921/)
BIF2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5189716921/) by j☺s h_m (http://www.flickr.com/people/wizard818/), on Flickr

faboo

5th of December 2010 (Sun), 23:33

Thanks for all the pics in this thread..josh yours are especially good..

i really think the reviews killed this lens dead. before it could get out on the street and actually take any decent amount of pictures people already dismissed it...

for this zoom level most of the reviews agree the sigma 18-125 is a slightly better choice as far as IQ is concerned..so i was debating on whether to get this or the sigma...or pass like most people seem to be doing

wylun

6th of December 2010 (Mon), 01:16

those are some nice shots josh818! looks really good for a outdoor lens if anything. ..

kiapolo

7th of January 2011 (Fri), 02:10

New Years Eve
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5313700327_af667d10e1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5313700327/)

Macro-ish
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5275792557_4c81ea97b1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5275792557/)

Traveller1981

7th of January 2011 (Fri), 03:11

Nice fire shot. They are always tricky to get right.

I'll try and remember to upload some of mine on a 7d using this lens, this weekend.

jgaurd

9th of January 2011 (Sun), 21:18

Here are a couple taken with my 60D.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/Boomstick68/th_IMG_0116.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v736/Boomstick68/?action=view&current=IMG_0116.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/Boomstick68/th_IMG_0115.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v736/Boomstick68/?action=view&current=IMG_0115.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/Boomstick68/th_IMG_0105.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v736/Boomstick68/?action=view&current=IMG_0105.jpg)

SRisonS

17th of January 2011 (Mon), 11:02

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5353959125_894a60a11e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5353959125/)
Just Get Out There (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5353959125/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/11654579@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5346369780_36db57899b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5346369780/)
OneDollarOneDollarOneDollar... DoWeHaveTwoDollars???... TwoDollarsTwoDollarsTwoDollars... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5346369780/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/11654579@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5343334052_32b27a773d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5343334052/)
Showtime On The Magic (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5343334052/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/11654579@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/5303467226_52d3ce6e4f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5303467226/)
Downtown Disney Dusk (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5303467226/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/11654579@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5246822406_bb3253178d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5246822406/)
Tangled's Own.... Rapunzel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5246822406/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/11654579@N07/), on Flickr

Traveller1981

18th of January 2011 (Tue), 02:39

j0sh818

2nd of February 2011 (Wed), 18:09

These are great shots! Esp. #1 & #4.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5353959125_894a60a11e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5353959125/)
Just Get Out There (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5353959125/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/11654579@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5346369780_36db57899b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5346369780/)
OneDollarOneDollarOneDollar... DoWeHaveTwoDollars???... TwoDollarsTwoDollarsTwoDollars... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5346369780/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/11654579@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5343334052_32b27a773d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5343334052/)
Showtime On The Magic (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5343334052/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/11654579@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/5303467226_52d3ce6e4f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5303467226/)
Downtown Disney Dusk (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5303467226/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/11654579@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5246822406_bb3253178d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5246822406/)
Tangled's Own.... Rapunzel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11654579@N07/5246822406/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/11654579@N07/), on Flickr

j0sh818

2nd of February 2011 (Wed), 18:13

A shot with the 7D.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/5411127363_d9bf27a64f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5411127363/)
Dripping (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wizard818/5411127363/) by j☺s h_m (http://www.flickr.com/people/wizard818/), on Flickr

ManVsWorld

3rd of February 2011 (Thu), 02:23

In case anyone hasn't seen it, Ken Rockwell has a review of the lens here (http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/18-135mm.htm).

HaroldC3

8th of February 2011 (Tue), 08:20

At this time this is my only lens. I think it's really worth the price. Here are some shots from my 365 project this year.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5356031412_0b50b372bb_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5357371808_eec46c6588_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5386296946_be6f87e9f7_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5259/5398720083_88627a0d39_b.jpg

Traveller1981

8th of February 2011 (Tue), 08:28

Nice shots Harold.

kiapolo

9th of February 2011 (Wed), 17:22

Robot Sushi (tempura pumpkin):
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5421323234_ff1691d357_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5421323234/)

1000 foot drop off at sunrise:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5420629161_0b2fddc6b2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5420629161/)

coirchlid

9th of February 2011 (Wed), 17:57

Robot Sushi (tempura pumpkin):1000 foot drop off at sunrise:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5420629161_0b2fddc6b2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5420629161/)

Nice shot :) Where s this?

kiapolo

9th of February 2011 (Wed), 19:14

Nice shot :) Where s this?

Kamehame Ridge (http://happyhoveys.blogspot.com/2011/02/kamehameha-ridge.html), in Hawaii Kai. Short walk up a old paved road (it's Kamehameha school property, but everyone goes up there), just about a mile or so.

There is an old nike missle site and some FAA stuff up there (as well as a troubled teen camp). More here (http://owwdeeshilife.blogspot.com/2010/04/kamehame-ridge-trail.html)and here (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/6991645). Just park at the end of the Kamehame Drive and walk past the gate and up the road (you will have to go around another gate up near the top). Fun to explore. Some old buildings and the launching point for hang gliders is up there, too.

Traveller1981

10th of February 2011 (Thu), 03:14

That place looks gorgeous! Would love to take some snaps there. Were you there on holiday or do you live there?

kiapolo

10th of February 2011 (Thu), 12:57

That place looks gorgeous! Would love to take some snaps there. Were you there on holiday or do you live there?

Live there...

Here's a pano I made of the view:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5421013246_6c0e99c2b5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5421013246/)
Kamehame Ridge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5421013246/) by kiapolo (http://www.flickr.com/people/kiapolo/), on Flickr

coirchlid

10th of February 2011 (Thu), 21:07

Kamehame Ridge (http://happyhoveys.blogspot.com/2011/02/kamehameha-ridge.html), in Hawaii Kai. Short walk up a old paved road (it's Kamehameha school property, but everyone goes up there), just about a mile or so.

There is an old nike missle site and some FAA stuff up there (as well as a troubled teen camp). More here (http://owwdeeshilife.blogspot.com/2010/04/kamehame-ridge-trail.html)and here (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/6991645). Just park at the end of the Kamehame Drive and walk past the gate and up the road (you will have to go around another gate up near the top). Fun to explore. Some old buildings and the launching point for hang gliders is up there, too.

It's always nice to see Hawaii people on POTN :) I thought it was Hawaii I could tell by the vegetation and the lichens on the rock. Hawaii is a great place for photography, I myself really need to get out more and take more pictures.

Traveller1981

11th of February 2011 (Fri), 02:59

Live there...

Here's a pano I made of the view:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5421013246_6c0e99c2b5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5421013246/)
Kamehame Ridge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5421013246/) by kiapolo (http://www.flickr.com/people/kiapolo/), on Flickr

Very jealous. It looks amazing.

bkrodgers

13th of February 2011 (Sun), 23:46

So what's the problem with this lens? Do we think some of the early reviewers just had a bad copy? Or they're too picky? I see some very good pics in this thread.

I'm thinking of moving up to the 60d from my Rebel Xsi, and I already have the 18-55mm + 55-250mm. It sounds like it's pretty similar in image quality. Even though I have the same range covered, having 18-135mm without having to switch (and I'd keep the 55-250 for longer range) seems like a nice thing. Since it's basically $250 in the kit, I was thinking about going with the kit. Good plan, or should I just stick with the 18-55 + 55-250 I have and go with the body only? It sounds like image quality may not be significantly better than what I have though (or could it even be worse?), so I'm not sure if it makes sense to spend $250 (minus whatever an 18-55 IS is worth) on having the range in a single lens.

At $250 though, it also sounds like I can probably recover that (or even make a few bucks) on ebay, if I decide I don't want it.

Traveller1981

14th of February 2011 (Mon), 05:15

Personally I would choose the 18-135mm over the 18-55 primarily due to the range you get with one lens, plus with the sensor in the 60D, you have the ability to crop a lot, so if 135mm isnt far enough, you just crop. Personally, I would sell both your lenses and have the 18-135mm. But that depends on your style and type of photography.

CyberManiaK

14th of February 2011 (Mon), 23:08

Taken with this lens on my 60D
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5429271069_73d665497e_b.jpg

Traveller1981

15th of February 2011 (Tue), 04:22

Taken with this lens on my 60D
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5429271069_73d665497e_b.jpg

Very moody shot, I like it, but there seems to be a lot of noise in the sky. Was that added by PP on purpose or as a result of PP?

CyberManiaK

15th of February 2011 (Tue), 10:39

Very moody shot, I like it, but there seems to be a lot of noise in the sky. Was that added by PP on purpose or as a result of PP?

Thanks. thats the result of the PP.

kiapolo

19th of February 2011 (Sat), 19:43

Hawaii's version of the "tortoise and the hare" race...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5460236096_864203e26d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5460236096/)

Looks like Bugs is losing...

socalrailfan

20th of February 2011 (Sun), 16:51

kiapolo

27th of February 2011 (Sun), 01:32

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5477777679_97d9550823_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5477777679/)
Honolulu (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5477777679/)

Vixen89

1st of March 2011 (Tue), 10:18

SRisonS

2nd of March 2011 (Wed), 10:04

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/5448520890_ddc16fc423_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/5448520890/)
Strolling Along Great Bay Beach (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/5448520890/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/scottrsmith/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5476036577_ddc0fb6621_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/5476036577/)
Hogsmeade Goes To Sleep (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/5476036577/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/scottrsmith/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5392666697_3459b3b0d1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/5392666697/)
Disney's Human Element - The Dapper Dans (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/5392666697/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/scottrsmith/), on Flickr

abc2000

18th of March 2011 (Fri), 21:28

I currently own a XSi with 18-55 and 55-250 but im planning to upgrade to the 60D if the IQ is on par as the 18-55 (which has been great to me) i'd be willing to buy the kit and sell the 18-55 with the XSI since it has more range its more convenient....

@RSisonS :great shots all i like the contrast and composition.

Lisa

24th of March 2011 (Thu), 15:10

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5556201595_ac590177b5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisajohnson82/5556201595/)
Johhny Jump-up (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisajohnson82/5556201595/) by LisaJohnson82 (http://www.flickr.com/people/lisajohnson82/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5557093568_d3ded74508_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisajohnson82/5557093568/)
katelyn (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisajohnson82/5557093568/) by LisaJohnson82 (http://www.flickr.com/people/lisajohnson82/), on Flickr

Lisa

24th of March 2011 (Thu), 19:59

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5556507069_e7f971c97d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisajohnson82/5556507069/)
katelyn (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisajohnson82/5556507069/) by LisaJohnson82 (http://www.flickr.com/people/lisajohnson82/), on Flickr

katgrl82

28th of March 2011 (Mon), 12:45

Some images I took with the 18-135 and my xTi: (Some appear a bit oversharpened here, maybe from resizing?)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_ZchHggzu9-w/TRO6uNGPFHI/AAAAAAAADQs/EQC99puKziE/s800/st2.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_ZchHggzu9-w/TRO6xCTRaCI/AAAAAAAADQ0/NfM1v_aLWdc/s576/st4.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_ZchHggzu9-w/TRO6sbS-vZI/AAAAAAAADQo/yvK7XZIAW44/s576/st3.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_ZchHggzu9-w/TJwPZe_J1MI/AAAAAAAACm0/1_xsbgIzfL0/s800/aa1.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_ZchHggzu9-w/TJwPXGNxL5I/AAAAAAAACms/sN9J02F5yh0/s800/dda2.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_ZchHggzu9-w/TJq8x1VuyoI/AAAAAAAACXA/SCsBIbetTWQ/s576/bv20.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_ZchHggzu9-w/TJbFNX6Qj0I/AAAAAAAABg0/S8mhIeD4JhM/s576/af17.jpg

I like the 18-135 ok, but since I bought the 15-85 mm that has become my new travel lens. Still, the 18-135 mm has served me well and makes a good travel/all around lens.

Elliot60d

29th of March 2011 (Tue), 23:47

cropped at 135mm
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5572215305_493c3f028a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliotjoan/5572215305/)
IMG_0266 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliotjoan/5572215305/) by elliotnjoan514 (http://www.flickr.com/people/elliotjoan/), on Flickr

h0nkieb0y

1st of April 2011 (Fri), 18:18

Just bought the camera about a month ago . =] using the super kit lens 18-135.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/h0nkieb0y/IMG_0606.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/h0nkieb0y/IMG_0607.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/h0nkieb0y/IMG_0613.jpg

hello people

4th of April 2011 (Mon), 11:19

I like the eyes/ floor...happy coincidence. This cat was standing in a shop doorway in Yuen Long, Hong Kong. Got this as a kit lens with 60D...was disappointed with its wide abilities in some night testing...but this one is sharp as can be...photobucket isn't doing it justice...anyway...
5.6, 1/100, 79mm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/frankgrimes/FilmYuenLong039street.jpg

Treefrog84

8th of April 2011 (Fri), 05:43

Here are a couple of recent shots with the 18-135 on a 60D body...obviously "PP'd", but pleased with the lens...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5229/5598530258_3b447d6055_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/97671297@N00/5598530258/)
Rusty Bath (http://www.flickr.com/photos/97671297@N00/5598530258/) by Blue Wave Images (http://www.flickr.com/people/97671297@N00/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5598500246_814c9f677d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/97671297@N00/5598500246/)
Garden Boots (http://www.flickr.com/photos/97671297@N00/5598500246/) by Blue Wave Images (http://www.flickr.com/people/97671297@N00/), on Flickr

socalrailfan

10th of April 2011 (Sun), 21:28

Love the last one.

Here are a couple of recent shots with the 18-135 on a 60D body...obviously "PP'd", but pleased with the lens...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5598500246_814c9f677d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/97671297@N00/5598500246/)
Garden Boots (http://www.flickr.com/photos/97671297@N00/5598500246/) by Blue Wave Images (http://www.flickr.com/people/97671297@N00/), on Flickr

wilerty

12th of April 2011 (Tue), 15:31

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/wilerty/Photos/18-135Jamesville019b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/wilerty/Photos/18-135Jamesville033b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/wilerty/Photos/18-135Jamesville071b.jpg

geek34

15th of April 2011 (Fri), 00:09

swbkrun

16th of May 2011 (Mon), 11:46

My muttley

GregoryF

14th of June 2011 (Tue), 22:35

I really think this lens get's an unfair bad rap!

similae

21st of June 2011 (Tue), 01:42

I seem to have some focus problems with this lens. Anyone else? And the focus problem seems to be when I'm near 18mm, it's saying it's in focus, but it's not! I'm starting to get frustrated with this lens, not sure what to do.

Maybe you already have your lens fixed by now, but thought to reply anyway.

I just got my lens adjusted by Canon service, it was front focusing all the time. Now it's good!

________________________________
Mikko
550D
EF 200mm f/2.8 L II
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
EF 50mm f/1.8 II

similae

21st of June 2011 (Tue), 13:36

From yesterday:

http://netti.nic.fi/~sumic1/images/201106/lightning_1024.jpg

Traveller1981

22nd of June 2011 (Wed), 03:00

That is fantastic, great capture. I love lightning!

Katzé

22nd of June 2011 (Wed), 17:36

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/5859615216_b126c900c8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azizakgn/5859615216/)
IMG_0287 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azizakgn/5859615216/) by Odysséus (http://www.flickr.com/people/azizakgn/), on Flickr

geek34

22nd of June 2011 (Wed), 18:23

similae

23rd of June 2011 (Thu), 01:16

That is fantastic, great capture. I love lightning!

Thank you! Best lightning shot I've got so far!

Traveller1981

23rd of June 2011 (Thu), 03:06

what PP did you use for that miniature effect? thanks

It's called Tilt-Shift. Here is a tutorial photoshop - http://www.tiltshiftphotography.net/photoshop-tutorial.php

If you don't use photoshop, just google "tilt shift tutorial" there are loads out there. I keep meaning to try this myself.

ATAMAH

24th of June 2011 (Fri), 16:24

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5477777679_97d9550823_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5477777679/)
Honolulu (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiapolo/5477777679/)
Nice! :cool:

kiapolo

24th of June 2011 (Fri), 19:59

Nice! :cool:

Thanks. I have a friend would live very high up in a condo in downtown Honolulu...

rcarter

10th of July 2011 (Sun), 18:30

I did not know the lens even had bad reviews until after I owned it. I was actually shocked to see so many people saying it was not that great when I was very happy with the results. Here are a few shots from my recent trip to Washington, DC all shot with the 18-135 and my 60D.

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m260/rcarter1932/IMG_7892.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m260/rcarter1932/IMG_7888.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m260/rcarter1932/IMG_7875.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m260/rcarter1932/IMG_7841.jpg

-kj-

13th of July 2011 (Wed), 23:22

I always hear bad things about 18-135mm. Here are some pictures without any editing.

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k613/kj_524/IMG_0014.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k613/kj_524/IMG_0155.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k613/kj_524/IMG_0455.jpg

Grady69

15th of July 2011 (Fri), 14:39

I need a zoom in this range, and is it worth going for? I found a used one here at the local camera store for $299.99 is that a good price??

Rocky Rhode

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 12:02

Cropped; shot at 135mm

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g463/Roc34ky/Dragonfly.jpg

Crashley

31st of July 2011 (Sun), 12:03

Here is one I took yesterday at a cookout on my 60D. Yummy Jalapenos!
ISO 640 1/80 sec at f/5 47mm
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/5994066267_9e3eef5ba8_z.jpg

Crashley

31st of July 2011 (Sun), 12:11

Here is a second one from yesterday as well.
This is the kit lens that came with my 60D and I am already eager to upgrade, however I was pretty pleased with both of these shots.

ISO 800 1/125 at f/5.6 67mm
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6150/5994704732_10c85f4cdb_z.jpg

Traveller1981

31st of July 2011 (Sun), 14:12

Here are a few from me with the Raynox DCR-250 attached to the end.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6123/5995105750_8cde6cd985.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyle-s/5995105750/)
IMG_0795-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyle-s/5995105750/) by kyle.s (http://www.flickr.com/people/kyle-s/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6025/5994545165_31e221d9f9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyle-s/5994545165/)
IMG_0800-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyle-s/5994545165/) by kyle.s (http://www.flickr.com/people/kyle-s/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6003/5995102578_5164a14182.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyle-s/5995102578/)
IMG_0807-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyle-s/5995102578/) by kyle.s (http://www.flickr.com/people/kyle-s/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/5995101234_8c058c972a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyle-s/5995101234/)
IMG_0787-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyle-s/5995101234/) by kyle.s (http://www.flickr.com/people/kyle-s/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6012/5994540253_e294f675c0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyle-s/5994540253/)
IMG_0792-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyle-s/5994540253/) by kyle.s (http://www.flickr.com/people/kyle-s/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/5995098102_e15c343b2b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyle-s/5995098102/)
IMG_0777-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyle-s/5995098102/) by kyle.s (http://www.flickr.com/people/kyle-s/), on Flickr

Hyland33

6th of August 2011 (Sat), 10:01

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6018/5995010853_b457b6a661_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hylandphotography/5995010853/)
Drops of Orange (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hylandphotography/5995010853/) by Hyland33 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hylandphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/5987779807_f4ac6e9f69_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hylandphotography/5987779807/)
Bass Camaro (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hylandphotography/5987779807/) by Hyland33 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hylandphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/5988338644_2a0a020f8b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hylandphotography/5988338644/)
Ferrari Engine (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hylandphotography/5988338644/) by Hyland33 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hylandphotography/), on Flickr

ComeBack

7th of August 2011 (Sun), 20:32

Shot with an XSi

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/6019227654_fda794f385_z.jpg

Giorgos

9th of August 2011 (Tue), 09:42

Hello there guys :) 1st post.i am newbie in photography.
here are some from me. no pp
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l483/Gunmanlurikeen/peloponissos%202011/IMG_0225.jpg

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l483/Gunmanlurikeen/peloponissos%202011/IMG_0039.jpg

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l483/Gunmanlurikeen/peloponissos%202011/IMG_0599.jpg

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l483/Gunmanlurikeen/peloponissos%202011/IMG_0302.jpg

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l483/Gunmanlurikeen/peloponissos%202011/IMG_0531.jpg

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l483/Gunmanlurikeen/peloponissos%202011/IMG_0487.jpg

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l483/Gunmanlurikeen/peloponissos%202011/IMG_0421.jpg

Giorgos

9th of August 2011 (Tue), 09:43

some others also
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l483/Gunmanlurikeen/peloponissos%202011/IMG_0325.jpg

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l483/Gunmanlurikeen/peloponissos%202011/IMG_0319.jpg

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l483/Gunmanlurikeen/peloponissos%202011/IMG_0128.jpg

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l483/Gunmanlurikeen/peloponissos%202011/IMG_0038.jpg

SRS

21st of August 2011 (Sun), 02:21

Hi friends, this is my first post on potn. I am very new to photography as well...
All the images are taken with 18-135mm lens with 60D.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6064673426_b1bca2f76d_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6079/6064123887_20843b623c_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6064123391_c5216d3ef7_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6064123633_54fb5e7ccd_z.jpg

All pictures taken today at San Francisco Street Food Festival.

JoeyBowman

21st of August 2011 (Sun), 22:10

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/i-NkDzQPJ/0/L/i-NkDzQPJ-L.jpg

Chrisneel

25th of August 2011 (Thu), 00:48

1.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6084/6078984166_5892899ec2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6078984166/)
IMG_0166 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6078984166/) by chris_neel (http://www.flickr.com/people/66313606@N03/), on Flickr

2.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6078443485_d947dd5f02_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6078443485/)
IMG_0171 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66313606@N03/6078443485/) by chris_neel (http://www.flickr.com/people/66313606@N03/), on Flickr

arch.cm

25th of August 2011 (Thu), 01:27

SOOC with an Xti (no tripod):

mathogre

25th of August 2011 (Thu), 21:29

Nice BOA shot!

arch.cm

26th of August 2011 (Fri), 14:12

Thanks :)

JoeyBowman

28th of August 2011 (Sun), 22:20

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/i-wBVN6Fj/0/L/i-wBVN6Fj-L.jpg

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/i-9BBCbDF/0/L/i-9BBCbDF-L.jpg

mathogre

28th of August 2011 (Sun), 22:52

Very nice shots, Joey!

asaulo1

28th of August 2011 (Sun), 22:58

from a recent trip to NYC
http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/asaulo1/Cruise%202011/_MG_3413.jpg

Grady69

4th of September 2011 (Sun), 12:20

Mine will be here Tuesday! I'm ready..

JoeyBowman

4th of September 2011 (Sun), 21:24

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/i-WVHfvch/0/L/i-WVHfvch-L.jpg

http://www.joeybowman.net/photos/i-v3nXW4N/0/XL/i-v3nXW4N-XL.jpg

Grady69

7th of September 2011 (Wed), 09:29

Got my lens yesterday and went out and took some shots with it even though I wish I didnt go out in the mid day sun. But I did find a butterfly and a frog to take a picture. I'm really liking the lens, so far.

GAJoe

11th of September 2011 (Sun), 15:28

This Kit lens that came with my 60D will always have a home here.
Found this little guy in our hydrangaes. No PP.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/GAJoe/IMG_2900.jpg
a crop:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/GAJoe/IMG_2900crop.jpg
another:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/GAJoe/IMG_2902.jpg
another crop:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/GAJoe/IMG_2902crop.jpg

Rocky Rhode

12th of September 2011 (Mon), 16:13

New resident

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g463/Roc34ky/BackyardSpider1.jpg

mathogre

20th of September 2011 (Tue), 08:21

I bought this as a white box lens from Adorama. I'd bought the 60D body early in the year, and later decided the 18-135 would be a useful and practical addition to my collection of lenses. I'm very pleased with it so far.

thatkatmat

23rd of September 2011 (Fri), 15:46

Have to say, after just an hour with the lens I'm impressed, I'll use it on my backup/bike kit (20D) initially it's much better than the reviews say....sharp, quick responsive AF, accurate, the range is great...Not sure what the fuss is all about...I paid $275 for mine, used here, with a hood and Hoya filter...Mine is much sharper at the long end than my 28-135 was....I'll post some pics as soon as I take some real shots.

gpolic

24th of September 2011 (Sat), 04:39

The posts on this thread make me want to get this lens right now, but unfortunately its Saturday hahhahhahahha
I am placing an order for this ASAP :-)))

thatkatmat

25th of September 2011 (Sun), 22:53

So, it's been a couple days and really the only thing that's not so nice about this lens, in my opinion, is the max aperture. The IS works as advertised, the AF, while not USM, is quicker than I thought it'd be... and very accurate...... the lens is centered well and as sharp as any other zoom I've used. (My main setup is the 5DmkiI/24-70L and have used most all walkaround zoom lenses for the EOS mount)

In this price range you have a number of options, Tammy 17-50 non VR, Sigma 17-70 OS, and a few others, but none with this kind of range.(just wider aperture) And none come with Canon AF, which is almost always better than 3rd party glass.... I'm not worried about the aperture so much as i use this outside for hikes and bike rides.

Here's some examples of how great the zoom range is on my 20D, then some 100% crops.

18mm
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KaITI_Zc714/Tn_o_VzbBiI/AAAAAAAAA5Q/uQhlYC70Xj4/s800/IMG_7355.jpg

62mm
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LmjAzx3S01g/Tn_o9SFe3JI/AAAAAAAAA5M/LtmVaNdqdww/s800/IMG_7356.jpg

135mm
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AA5E7KaDzb8/Tn_o8fxOVlI/AAAAAAAAA5I/k9TSkcREw3o/s800/IMG_7357.jpg

thatkatmat

25th of September 2011 (Sun), 22:56

20D/18mm @f5.6
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zNcrBd1JrKo/Tn_uHijqm-I/AAAAAAAAA5o/IxAfn-7RUYw/s1024/IMG_7325.jpg

100% crop
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-R4ABil4Ni0E/Tn_uFN8JBJI/AAAAAAAAA5k/05cPD-kJxiw/s1024/IMG_7325-2.jpg

135mm@f/5.6
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RI1nyEe9tnE/Tn_uKmMtTcI/AAAAAAAAA5w/TSx-jpn3nj4/s1024/IMG_7321.jpg

100% crop
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VtwU4kNOTLg/Tn_uJfUs2jI/AAAAAAAAA5s/wultjmcaeUk/s1024/IMG_7321-2.jpg

dropmyload

26th of September 2011 (Mon), 03:44

Here is one with my 60D. Basic pp on picnik.com

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6102108671_85d33730be_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/smandavia/6102108671/)
New wheels (http://www.flickr.com/photos/smandavia/6102108671/) by babasujaan (http://www.flickr.com/people/smandavia/), on Flickr

da9k1ne

26th of September 2011 (Mon), 19:23

i just purchased this lens.

what would you guys say the sweet spot is of this lens?

i.e. what settings generally yield the best results?

Thanks in advance!

Sandoz

1st of October 2011 (Sat), 19:34

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6166/6202145618_77f2f118e1_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6201634201_3a91f7f4c0_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6166/6201640077_880af179d8_b.jpg

tkbslc

14th of October 2011 (Fri), 00:09

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6235/6242872004_4e2f381b7e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29879962@N05/6242872004/)
Cathedral of the Madeline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29879962@N05/6242872004/) by tkbslc (http://www.flickr.com/people/29879962@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/6242871692_f8f490b8c9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29879962@N05/6242871692/)
First Presbyterian Church (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29879962@N05/6242871692/) by tkbslc (http://www.flickr.com/people/29879962@N05/), on Flickr

westoe

18th of October 2011 (Tue), 15:12

This lens came as part of the kit on a 60d package and seems to perform well.

http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab92/westoelad/canon/IMG_1518c.jpg

Was my first choise walk around lens until I got the Canon 10-22 beauty.

westoe

22nd of October 2011 (Sat), 13:11

Here is another........Truly Skrumshus.....

http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab92/westoelad/canon/trulyskrumshus.jpg

west1835

25th of October 2011 (Tue), 22:08

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/8210/editedimg1810.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/52/editedimg1810.jpg/)

garry-f

27th of October 2011 (Thu), 01:19

Bought 18-135 as a solution for when I didn't want a heavy bag full of Kit, I was expecting very mediocre performance, but its not bad at all.
Actually enjoying using it, just carry the camera with this lens on it, no extras to obsess over using like filters, tripods, strobes, loving taking photos instead of being a technician.

http://flic.kr/p/azobpe

http://flic.kr/p/azobp8

http://flic.kr/p/azobp8

http://flic.kr/p/azobpe

dropmyload

2nd of November 2011 (Wed), 00:47

Some from my Mother's garden

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6305241204_59db97d699_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/smandavia/6305241204/)
Pls identify this flower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/smandavia/6305241204/) by babasujaan (http://www.flickr.com/people/smandavia/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6304715399_94db8d6666_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/smandavia/6304715399/)
Pls identify this flower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/smandavia/6304715399/) by babasujaan (http://www.flickr.com/people/smandavia/), on Flickr

gpolic

7th of November 2011 (Mon), 13:59

Walking down town on a Sunday

ISO 100 - 87mm - f/11 - 1/40
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/gpolic/test/IMG-3753.jpg

ISO 100 - 64mm - f/11 - 1/125
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/gpolic/test/IMG-3775.jpg

ISO 100 - 21mm - f/11 - 1/250
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/gpolic/test/IMG-3786.jpg

ISO 100 - 92mm - f/5.6 - 1/2000
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/gpolic/test/IMG-3795.jpg

ISO 100 - 52mm - f/5.0 - 1/1250
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/gpolic/test/IMG-3806.jpg

ISO 100 - 26mm - f/8.0 - 1/800
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/gpolic/test/IMG-3822.jpg

ISO 1600 - 60mm - f/5.6 - 1/125
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/gpolic/test/IMG-3864.jpg

ISO 1600 - 106mm - f/5.6 - 1/125
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/gpolic/test/IMG-3867.jpg

Rocky Rhode

8th of November 2011 (Tue), 09:55

Couple of shots I took last weekend in Yosemite;

1. Half Dome framed in Oak Leaves

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g463/Roc34ky/Yosemite%20Fall%202011/HalfDomeFramed.jpg

2. Daughter giving John Muir a hug

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g463/Roc34ky/Yosemite%20Fall%202011/LexieJohnMuir.jpg