I finally managed to try this lens in field today...and it BLOW me away. This is one test shot from today:
It think that it is MUCH better than 18-55mm IS!
mj_photo Member 233 posts Joined Mar 2010 More info | May 15, 2010 15:03 | #496 I finally managed to try this lens in field today...and it BLOW me away. This is one test shot from today: It think that it is MUCH better than 18-55mm IS!
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grandadraymond Goldmember  1,946 posts Joined Apr 2006 Location: Lancashire UK More info | May 16, 2010 04:58 | #497 Another one 15mm
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ettlz Senior Member 254 posts Likes: 12 Joined Feb 2007 More info | May 16, 2010 11:57 | #498 Electric Shepherd wrote in post #10181570  Jethro970, here's some examples of what I'm talking about. Mine's like this: badsoft down the right-hand side at 15mm. Luckily I've only had it for a day. Back in the box you go... I'll get a replacement arranged tomorrow. Canon EOS 60D :: Canon EOS 7D :: Canon EOS 10 :: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM :: Manual-focus Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM :: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
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eureka204 Mostly Lurking  19 posts Joined Nov 2009 More info | May 16, 2010 14:44 | #499 mj_photo wrote in post #10186357 I finally managed to try this lens in field today...and it BLOW me away. This is one test shot from today: It think that it is MUCH better than 18-55mm IS! 18-55 is nothing! Majid Bz. ( Sina Photography ) | flickr
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Mihow Member 221 posts Joined Feb 2010 Location: Oceanside California ( Southern California ) More info | May 17, 2010 00:37 | #500 i agree eureka we shouldnt compare the 15-85 to the wee 18-55 its in a different performance league and price range ... 8( MIKE'S GEAR
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potatowitz Member  145 posts Joined Jul 2009 More info | Here is a link to my Paris photos from a week ago...all taken with the 15-85...I think they really show what this lens is capable of... Canon 7D | Canon S110 | Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 | Canon 17-55mm IS | Canon 35L | Canon 100L IS | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 | 430 EXii
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grandadraymond Goldmember 1,946 posts Joined Apr 2006 Location: Lancashire UK More info | May 17, 2010 17:21 | #502
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jdlloyd67 I'm a POTN-aholic!  1,565 posts Joined Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL More info | This lens works pretty good from a moving vehicle too.  Shot this out the front windshield while zippin' down I-75 (wife was driving). - Dave -
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Enrico81 Member 161 posts Likes: 1 Joined Feb 2008 Location: Italy More info | May 18, 2010 15:38 | #505 I know it's not a macro lens....hand hold and its crop...  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.
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Enrico81 Member 161 posts Likes: 1 Joined Feb 2008 Location: Italy More info | May 18, 2010 15:41 | #506 I know it's not a portrait lens...  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.
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Enrico81 Member 161 posts Likes: 1 Joined Feb 2008 Location: Italy More info | May 18, 2010 15:43 | #507 ...but I like its versatility, its IS and its IQ... I have to learn how use it at best!
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Enrico81 Member 161 posts Likes: 1 Joined Feb 2008 Location: Italy More info | May 18, 2010 15:53 | #508 ...and landscape...I noticed it's not parallel to horizon...but it's an example...  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.
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grandadraymond Goldmember 1,946 posts Joined Apr 2006 Location: Lancashire UK More info | May 18, 2010 16:16 | #509 76mm I love this lens
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paradiddleluke Goldmember  3,594 posts Likes: 107 Joined Nov 2009 Location: Chicago, Illinois More info | May 18, 2010 16:44 | #510 So I went to Calumet photo chicago today to try out this lens in person before making the final decision. budget is about 600 give or take so with the new rebate out for this it falls right in the range. I narrowed my options down with this Website
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