Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: An outstanding lens
Summary: 5 Stars
When I say outstanding, I'm comparing it with my 24-105 f/4 L IS lens, my 28-75 2.8 Tamron, the original 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS kit lens and just for a high bar my 70-200 f/2.8 IS L (nothing beats that one). I've found that when using the EF lenses on a cropped sensor camera like my 30D and 20D, some of the "lesser" lenses perform very well because they're using the center "sweet" spot of the lens. Taking this into consideration for this review, I've found it very hard to tell the difference in photos between the 24-105 L lens and the 28-135 non-L lens. The 24-105 L lens is built more sturdily, has the constant f/4 apperature, and has extra weather-proofing but the 28-135 lens is less than half the cost, has IS, and gains 30mm in zoom. So seriously, if you aren't thinking about buying your lenses for the day when you upgrade to a full size sensor camera body, the 28-135 lens, for the price, is a fantastic deal.Digital camera Review: Average Joe will love this lens.
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the Rebel XT w/ the 18-55 lens exactly 18 hours before the XTI was introduced, but that's another story. As this is my first DSLR, I was blown away by the results. But after the initial euphoria, there is always room for improvement. My first choice was the 28-200, favoring the longer zoom over the IS, but I found this one used at Penn Camera and got a deal on it and a 380EX flash, so the decision was made for me.
I like the zoom range, it's great for framng portraits. If I need wider angle, I still have the kit lens.
I won't make the usual complaints about the herky-jerky zoom ring or the rackety extension tubes, as I was prepared for this by these reviews before I ever saw the lens.
I'm no expert on sharpness, and still trying to get myself dialed in, but my shots so far look pretty sharp to me. I have no "L" lenses to compare to, nor would I make the comparison if I did.
In my somewhat uninformed opinion, this is a great step up from the kit lens. This is a lens a working guy can afford and most likely get great results with. Being a working guy, I'm extremely happy with it so far, and glad I made the purchase.
Digital camera Review: Average lens with lots of technical issues
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this lens to serve as one lens fits all needs. It definitely served the purpose. However, this lens has inherent flaws - poor motor that makes the lens not to focus quickly, lack of sharpness in the image and the sound during focus etc. I was suffering to get a good sharp picture with this one. I will definitely discourage getting this lens as there are better ones out there - even from Canon. Although I read several discouraging reviews before I bought this, price was the attractive feature at that point.
Sadly, at the end, my digital SLR camera with this lens was stolen by Chennai Airport baggage handlers in India during my last trip.
I am planning to get a new camera and a lens - definitely not this lens.
Digital camera Review: Awesome Lens!!! ;)
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using this lens for about a month and a half now. So far, I have had excellent results!! A good friend helped me with using this lens to it's best ability. So far so good ;)Digital camera Review: Awesome general wide angle
Summary: 5 Stars
This has become my general lens. I use it all the time and it really fits all my needs as a pro and everywhere in between. I will never buy another lens without the featured (IS) Image Stabilizer.