As far as image quality goes, which would be better...

The 28-135mm or the 18-135mm lens? I've owned the 28-135 before and loved it, but had to sell everything when I lost my job last year. Now I'm back in the saddle and just bought a 60D body and I need a good all purpose/walk around lens and the two I mentioned are in my budget. Any thoughts?

Even though the 28-135 gets more than its share of negativity on POTN I always liked mine. Nice range for what I shot and decent IS.

I've only gave it up for a faster lens (Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 ) since it was my only lens at the time.

With that budget, a tamron 17-50 would be a better choice IQ wise.

I dunno but if you were considering the 18-135 you shoulda gotten the 60D kit with it as i believe it would have saved you some $$

Between the two, Neither, get an 18-55 and 55-250, More range, Roughly the same price

KenjiS wrote in post #12062537
Between the two, Neither, get an 18-55 and 55-250, More range, Roughly the same price

yes, if image quality is important the 18-55IS and 55-250IS combination would be a better choice over the 28-135 -
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http://www.the-digital-picture.com …omp=0&FLIComp=2​&APIComp=2

The EF-S 15-85mm IS lens is outstanding, and that is the major lens I use on my 60D. It is a bit more expensive, however.

Thanks everyone

You could buy the 18-135 now and sell it later if you are ready for upgrade. Although like Hugh said, 15-85 is nicer if you could afford it. But I voted for 18-135 instead of 28-135, because 28 at APSC body may not be wide enough.

Another vote for the Tamron 17-50 F/2.8.

nitrox28 wrote in post #12061695
The 28-135mm or the 18-135mm lens? I've owned the 28-135 before and loved it, but had to sell everything when I lost my job last year. Now I'm back in the saddle and just bought a 60D body and I need a good all purpose/walk around lens and the two I mentioned are in my budget. Any thoughts?

Check out these comparisons between 28-135 and 18-135:

@50mm f/5.6: http://www.the-digital-picture.com …omp=0&FLIComp=3​&APIComp=2

@85mm f/5.6: http://www.the-digital-picture.com …omp=0&FLIComp=4​&APIComp=1

@135mm f/5.6: http://www.the-digital-picture.com …omp=0&FLIComp=5​&APIComp=1

I would suggest you add about $100 more to your budget and buy a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8.