What do you think about this lens?

[Savio]

Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens


I need something with better zoom I can carry around. I think this will do the trick. I'm heading to NYC twice this month...

[DireWolf]

Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens


I need something with better zoom I can carry around. I think this will do the trick. I'm heading to NYC twice this month...

I don't use Canon, although I know they make great lenses. I do have a Nikon with a 24-120 Autofocus VR (vibration reduction). It's really the only lens I ever use with the Nikon. If Canon's is as good (and I don't doubt that it is), go for it.
Happy snapping!

[Big Mark]

I own it. after the kit, it was the first lens I bought. For the money, I can't imagine anything better. It's not the fastest thing in the world, but I'm thrilled with it. I've got a 10-22mm and a 7-300mm since I've bought my 28-135, and they're great lenses, but i still use my 28-135 the most.

Check out my gallery - most everything in there is taken with that lens.

[Savio]

cool...

where did you buy it?

I'm getting an avg of 400 bucks at various online retailers...

[Big Mark]

I got it at Best Buy and paid way too much, but I had a credit to burn, so I said screw it. I think I paid about $500 for it.

[Savio]

I just bought it for $397. I can not wait to try it out. Hopefully I'll get it before the tennis tournament this weekend, then NYC twice in August.

[Big Mark]

Up until now, have you just been using the 18-55mm?

I'm not one of those that bash the kit lens, but the 28-135 is a nice step up. Also it's a great range. Very versitle and great as a single "carry around".

[Savio]

Up until now, have you just been using the 18-55mm?

I'm not one of those that bash the kit lens, but the 28-135 is a nice step up. Also it's a great range. Very versitle and great as a single "carry around".


I haven't really had a chance to fully utilize my Rebel XT but I've been reading a bunch, taking some pictures but I really want to get into it now. So I thought I needed a decent starter lens. I thought about getting a 50 f/1.8 first b/c I like taking ports but I thought I get something with the best of both worlds.

[DireWolf]

I haven't really had a chance to fully utilize my Rebel XT but I've been reading a bunch, taking some pictures but I really want to get into it now. So I thought I needed a decent starter lens. I thought about getting a 50 f/1.8 first b/c I like taking ports but I thought I get something with the best of both worlds.

FWIW, I recently got a 50mm f 1.8 for my pentax and it's a fine lens but it really is of limited use to me. 50mm on a DSLR is like 75mm on a film camera and it makes me stand pretty far back from my subject, which in my case is usually my wife's floral work, but it would be the same I think with most subjects indoors where limited space is an issue. If I get another prime, I'm going shorter - 35mm or less.
JMHO.

[Big Mark]

I haven't really had a chance to fully utilize my Rebel XT but I've been reading a bunch, taking some pictures but I really want to get into it now. So I thought I needed a decent starter lens. I thought about getting a 50 f/1.8 first b/c I like taking ports but I thought I get something with the best of both worlds.


I've got the 50 1.8 too. I honestly don't use it THAT often, but it seems like I have a MUCH higer "keeper" ratio when I do. I agree with DW, it's not for everything, but it's great at what it does. And for $80, you can't beat it with a stick.

That being said, I'm thinking about upgrading to the 50mm 1.4 - just for the faster focusing and better sharpness at 1.8 and 2.0. If I do, I'll make you a deal on my 1.8 - if you're still interested.

[DireWolf]

"And for $80, you can't beat it with a stick."

Good Lord, I guess not! How'd you manage that?
The K10D has the shake reduction built into the camera so I can use a slightly faster workhorse lens and still get the benefits of some image stabilization. I think I paid maybe $160.00 for a Sigma 24-135mm, f2.8-4.5 aspherical lens. It's not top of the line but, realistically, it does everything I really need for what I do.
On the other hand, if I could get anything like the deal you got on a 43mm 1.9 or a 40mm 2.8, I'd jump all over it.

[Big Mark]

It was pretty easy, actually: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-8610477-8548757?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1186004399&sr=8-1

[DireWolf]

It was pretty easy, actually: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-8610477-8548757?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1186004399&sr=8-1

I paid $190.00 for the 1.4 on e-bay. Pentax used to make a 50mm 1.7 but they're hard to find now and there's not enough difference in price not to just get the 1.4.
My wife's got a wedding in a couple of weeks in a church with particularly lousy light. I expect I'll break out the 50mm for that one.

[Savio]

I just got it in today!!!!

Hopefully I can try it out this weekend!!!!

[nctiger]

The 28 to 135 is the most useful lense that I have ever owned, you will enjoy