Canon EF -S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 USM

In2Photos · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

I have had a few PMs about the lens archive not having a thread for the kit lens and there are always a few threads around regarding this lens, mainly referring to it as crap. While we all know that it isn't the best lens out there it is like the EF 50 f/1.8 in that for the money it isn't that bad. The kit lens does require being stopped down, though, and most report around f/7.1-f/8 is where it starts to get good. I use mine for landscapes and group shots only so stopping down is mandatory anyway.

So lets see the good ones and please no comments about no matter what it is crap.

I will start us out:

XT, Canon 18-55 kit lens, 18mm, iso 100, 10sec, f/11

Mint_Sauce · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

I only really have this one pic hosted.

pitabread · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

With the exception of the corners, I find that my copy of the kit lens is fairly sharp even wide open. It's a damned decent lens, imho.

In2Photos · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

Great shots so far. Thanks for sharing them.

I remebered a shot that I saw a while back that really showed me what the kit lens could do so I did a search and found it. It was from this thread:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=140319

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skippy29

Stopped off at the beach on my way home from work the other day. This is Carlsbad.

C+C welcome

MisterJP · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

This is one of my favorites. The lens was good to me, although I've recently replaced it with with 24-105L!

cdifoto · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

I've since sold mine, but I'm kinda partial to this shot. I even forgot to stop down.

whiskaz · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

I know the kit lens has its shortcomings but I'm guessing a lot of us upgrade to much nicer equipment and hone our photography and PP skills at the same time. If you are one of these people (me included) and were to revisit the kit lens, you'd probably be suprised at the results. For example, I didn't start shooting RAW until well after I'd started using other lenses instead of the kit. Might have to break it out

jasonlprice · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

XT, Kit, 46mm, ISO 400 F10, 1/160

red hot sheep · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

Original is surprising sharp. Shame I got rid of it really, it was very convenient.

delhi · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

I didn't find MY kit lens to be a bad performer.

This one is shot hand held around evening time.

Close up, hand held but wide open and max zoom.

RikWriter · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

Chrisedge · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

One of my pugs (Jack)

Saralonde · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

I'm enjoying this thread. It's so easy for noob photographers like me to read threads where people knock this lens or threads where people talk about all the L glass they are getting. Not that there is anything wrong with that (more power to them) but it can give us rank amateurs the wrong impression. When you see that good pics can be done with this lens, it makes you realize photography has more to do with the photographer than the equipment. I need to be reminded of that once in awhile!

trailstar · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

bvi steve · 27th of June 2006 (Tue)

I have several shots that I like using the kit lens. What do you all think about this one?

1/125
f/6.3
iso 200
18.0mm

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#1
In2Photos Moderator, Archive Keeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Near Charlotte, NC. Posts: 16,177 IMAGE EDITING OK	Canon EF -S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 USM I have had a few PMs about the lens archive not having a thread for the kit lens and there are always a few threads around regarding this lens, mainly referring to it as crap. While we all know that it isn't the best lens out there it is like the EF 50 f/1.8 in that for the money it isn't that bad. The kit lens does require being stopped down, though, and most report around f/7.1-f/8 is where it starts to get good. I use mine for landscapes and group shots only so stopping down is mandatory anyway. So lets see the good ones and *please no comments about no matter what it is crap.* I will start us out: XT, Canon 18-55 kit lens, 18mm, iso 100, 10sec, f/11 __________________ Mike, The Keeper of the Archive Current Gear and Feedback \| My Pbase Gallery \| mdsportsphoto.com \| My Blog

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#2
Mint_Sauce Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 344 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Post your best shots from the "kit lens"-EF-S 18-55. I only really have this one pic hosted. __________________ My Website (seriously needs updating!) Last edited by Mint_Sauce : 2nd of July 2006 (Sun) at 11:57.

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#3
pitabread Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 404	Re: Post your best shots from the "kit lens"-EF-S 18-55. With the exception of the corners, I find that my copy of the kit lens is fairly sharp even wide open. It's a damned decent lens, imho. __________________ Digital Rebel XT, 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, 50mm f/1.4, 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, 24-70mm f/2.8L, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#6
cdifoto Don't get pissy with me Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 25,796	Re: Post your best shots from the "kit lens"-EF-S 18-55. I've since sold mine, but I'm kinda partial to this shot. I even forgot to stop down. __________________ CDI Fotografi - Premium Wedding Photographer Shippensburg Chambersburg Carlisle Hagerstown CDI Fotografi Blog - Wedding Photography Jamaica Mexico Shoot more, overthink less.™

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#7
whiskaz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 1,495 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Post your best shots from the "kit lens"-EF-S 18-55. I know the kit lens has its shortcomings but I'm guessing a lot of us upgrade to much nicer equipment and hone our photography and PP skills at the same time. If you are one of these people (me included) and were to revisit the kit lens, you'd probably be suprised at the results. For example, I didn't start shooting RAW until well after I'd started using other lenses instead of the kit. Might have to break it out __________________ Jeremy \| Gear List \| EyeDigress - A Photoblog \| blinkphotography.net "This aggression will not stand, man."

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#9
red hot sheep Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,541	Re: Post your best shots from the "kit lens"-EF-S 18-55. Original is surprising sharp. Shame I got rid of it really, it was very convenient.

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#10
delhi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: 3rd Rock from the Sun Posts: 1,500	Re: Post your best shots from the "kit lens"-EF-S 18-55. I didn't find MY kit lens to be a bad performer. This one is shot hand held around evening time. Close up, hand held but wide open and max zoom. __________________ Veritas Images Photo & Auto Blog My Gear

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#11
RikWriter Goldmember Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 3,124	Re: Post your best shots from the "kit lens"-EF-S 18-55. __________________ My gear: 1D MKIII, Tamron 17-35 f2.8-4, 28-75 f2.8, Canon 100-400L IS, 500mm f4L IS, 1.4X II TC, 2X TC. My pics: www.pbase.com/rikwriter

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#12
Chrisedge Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 101 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Post your best shots from the "kit lens"-EF-S 18-55. One of my pugs (Jack) __________________ What I use? A 350D and 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, 99% of the time. (Well...I did just get the 70-200mm 2.8 IS, so lets see that 99% go down) Complete List Here See my photos at chrisedge.com

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#13
Saralonde Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,019 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Post your best shots from the "kit lens"-EF-S 18-55. I'm enjoying this thread. It's so easy for noob photographers like me to read threads where people knock this lens or threads where people talk about all the L glass they are getting. Not that there is anything wrong with that (more power to them) but it can give us rank amateurs the wrong impression. When you see that good pics can be done with this lens, it makes you realize photography has more to do with the photographer than the equipment. I need to be reminded of that once in awhile!

27th of June 2006 (Tue)	#14
trailstar Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 98	Re: Post your best shots from the "kit lens"-EF-S 18-55.

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