Hello Guys,
just joined this forum. have a question on Canon 18-55mm Kit lens which comes along Canon T2i.
what is the best performing fstop for the above lens? where we can expect the sharpest and best pictures.
please guide. thanks
smartv Junior Member 22 posts Joined Jun 2011 More info | Jun 24, 2011 11:38 | #1 Hello Guys,
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nikesupremedunk Goldmember  1,131 posts Joined Feb 2011 Location: ny More info | Jun 24, 2011 11:49 | #2 probably stopped down to f8 or so but the kit lens is pretty sharp to begin with. build is the worst but i'm sure you'll be happy w/ the picture quality. | Andrew | 5D Mark II | EOS-M | Canon 17-40mm f 4 L | Canon 35mm f 1.4 L | Canon 100mm f 2.8 L Macro | Canon 70-200mm f 4 L IS | Canon EF-M 22mm f 2.0 | Speedlite 430EX II|
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Jun 24, 2011 11:50 | #3 The sharpest spot on most lenses is a couple stops down from wide open. On the kit lens its probably going to be around f8.
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gjl711 "spouting off stupid things"  57,710 posts Likes: 4032 Joined Aug 2006 Location: Deep in the heart of Texas More info | Jun 24, 2011 11:53 | #4 According to Photozone testing, it's sharpest at f/5.6 except at 55mm where it's sharpest at f/8. Not sure why, but call me JJ.
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jajurek Member 60 posts Joined Oct 2005 Location: Wroclaw, Poland More info | Jun 26, 2011 02:06 | #6 Hi! Is it 18-55mm or 18-55mm IS kit lens? The difference in sharpness is visible! Canon EOS 30D, Canon EOS 400D, EOS 5D; EOS T1i, EOS T2i; EF 17-40/4L, EF 100-300/5.6L, EFS 60/2.8 macro, EF 200/2.8 L II, EF 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS USM, EF 70-200/4 IS L, EF 70-300/4-5.6 IS USM, EF 300/4 L; EF 1.4 Extender, EF 2x Extender, Speedlite 420EX, Speedlite 580EX; PDA DellAxim X51V; "IS is for us old farts with too much shake"(NINAS)
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photomat- Hatchling 2 posts Joined Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas More info | Jun 26, 2011 02:08 | #7 It's always been f/8 for me.
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Bokehlicious Senior Member  809 posts Joined Jan 2011 More info | Jun 26, 2011 02:08 | #8 Op says the kit lens that comes with the T2i = 18-55 IS
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thank you guys. i think the verdict is f8.
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Jun 27, 2011 14:52 | #10 I'm sorry, but what about the 18-55mm non IS kit lens ?
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JonFoster is it safe?  4,521 posts Likes: 39 Joined Feb 2005 Location: White Lake, MI More info | Jun 28, 2011 19:51 | #11 I have a older non IS lens and it seems pretty decent around f8. But it works pretty well for me in most scenarios. I shoot with a Little Canon
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