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from beverly hills on 7/19/2008
decent lens.. very versatile..
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from Brea, CA on 7/10/2008
One of the best lenses I have ...
from Rocky Mountains in Colorado on 5/14/2008
The IS USM makes this a great lens for outdoor and indoor use. I always use a filter for protection of the lens and enhancement of my photoshoots.
from waldorf md on 4/13/2008
this is a very good lens. it focuses fast, and the zoom is very good for any general shot. i've done some macros with a +2 diopter that have a 3 inch dof at f36. this lens is perfect for my jewelry photography.
from Issaquah, WA on 3/7/2008
Just returned from Antarctica; used this lens with my 40D exclusively. Brought along my 70-200 f4 IS L telephoto + 2x Tele extension but because of weather and terrain conditions I never changed lenses. Overall quite satisfied, crisp photos, lens functioned smoothly even when very cold. Only negative thought: Sigma and Nikon offer a 18-200mm tele with IS. The expanded range would be nice.
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from Portland, Or on 11/2/2007
Bought lens as soon as it came out. Took it to Kamchatka peninsula, China, Aleutians, Holy Land, CanadianRockies etc. when it got loose, got it fixed more than once at local camera store. One of best general purpose film lens I have owned. (But no longer shoot film, so don't use much any more. Now use 24-105, but with 30D so range is similar)
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from Tampa, FL on 9/28/2007
My first SLR lens with digital rebel XTI. I've been getting excellent results with this lens but wish that it was just a little bit wider at the bottom end since my rebel xti has the 1.6 crop factor. The lens is fast and clear. It's not an L lens but I'm satisfied with the value. Interestingly enough, it's now the standard lens on the Canon 40D just released.
from Bensenville, Illinois on 9/26/2007
Very pleased with this lens. The only improvement that I would recommend if it were possible would be to make it lighter.
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from Georgia on 9/26/2007
I really like the IS feature of this lens. The lens is heavy and quite large, though. Add a flash unit and you up the weight considerably. It uses a large size filter (72) which makes using the lens more expensive. However, overall, I like it, and I use the lens frequently. Good quality photos.
from Charleston SC on 9/10/2007
My go-to lens for over three years. It seldom fails to produce good results in a great variety of situations. Its images compete with those of my "L" lenses.
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from Illinois on 7/26/2007
While this lens (at least the one I own isn't) is not as sharp as an 'L' series lens it does manage to produce an above average image.
The lens creep really bugged me on this lens for some reason. It really needs a 'lock' button like most Sigma and Tamron lenses have.
It does not AF very well in low light but is fine in the daylight.
The IS works very well and makes very little noise.
This lens makes a great walk around lens.
from Albuquerque on 7/10/2007
I got this lens as a "walk around lens" and I am glad I did. I love it! Perfect lens until I get my "L" lens! So much better than the kit lens.
from Muscat , Oman on 6/29/2007
PROS:
This lens is an excellent lens
especially for landscape(9 out of 10) and portrait(10 out of 10)
it is not that much heavy
very fast auto focus
the range of the zoom is awesome
NEG :
little bit weak construction
Notice:
if you are interested to buy this lens then go ahead .
there is no better lens than this in the similar budgets
This is one of my pictures from this lens
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from Winchester, VA on 5/22/2007
This was my first lens for my XTi and it has done very well. I am now an assistant wedding photographer, finding myself using the 70-200L 2.8 and the 24-70L 2.8 for most of my work, but this lens has been a great walkaround lens. It is fairly light, with a very usable zoom range. The glass is high quality and the IS works well, but it has a couple drawbacks. The aperature changes through the zoom range needing attention in low light and fast action situations. The focus is not the fastest, but still does well. The controls are a bit jerky, but doesn't affect the quality of the picture, so if you have time to set up the shot, it's not really a disadvantage. Other than that, I love this lens and would purchase it again for the value. Hope you like the shots I've attached to show its capabilities!
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from Qatar on 5/16/2007
very sharp
very color full
very fast
very quite
the bad thing is the quality of body construction and the F number
very good for trvel and outside photography
from Cape Cod, Massachusetts on 4/19/2007
This has quickly become my favorite, every day lens... I shoot a lot of landscapes and it suits my style greatly.. it's also great for poitraits and macros... I'd recommend this lens highly
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from San Jose, CA on 4/14/2007
I don't know if I got a bad copy or not, the copy I have turns out the picture is really soft from all the zoom range, if you are looking for some razor sharp shots, or you are shooting indoor. I prefer to get a "L" lens.
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from PA on 3/26/2007
great lens, I'm sorry I waited so long to get it
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from Carlisle, PA on 3/26/2007
NOTE: I have just bought this Canon, so I haven't spend enough time with the lens in order to have a complete grasp of its abilities. Before I've bought this lens I had one of the 28-300 Sigma lenses. I was disappointed with the AF and the sharpness, so I decided to move on to a shorter focal length. I am mainly a travel photographer, so I preferred one all-round lens instead of two or three other (more "specialized") lenses. As you can probably tell from looking what I've bought, I couldn't spend a lot of money on a L-lens, so I had to find something in the [...]$ range. Two lenses grabbed my attention - The 28-135 Canon and the 24-135 Tamron. After reading lost of reviews on both, I chose the Canon mainly because of the IS and the Ultrasonic focus motor....and it's a Canon after all. The first thing that struck me when I opened the box was that it has a very poor barrel construction. It is plastic and wobbles quite a lot. I don't know whether this wobbling has any effects on the focusing abilities of the lens, but still it is very annoying and makes you feel uneasy about the quality of the lens you're holding. I traveled to Puerto Rico last week and had the chance of taking a good amount of pictures there. I have to say that I'm not impressed by the quality at all. I haven't tested the Canon next to my old 28-300 Sigma, but my first impression is that the Sigma is not much worse (which is quite strange for a 10x zoom ratio lens). The IS is a cool feature, but it is a little bit unreliable. You have to take at least 4-5 pictures until you can be sure that you have at least one that is not blurry and sharp enough (and here I feel that although the IS really does some work, an IS picture can never have the sharpness of a tripod one.....even if the shutter speed is as fast as 1/10).The AF of the lens is reeeaaally good. Silent, Fast, full time manual, everything you can wish for. The best feature of the lens!As a conclusion I would say that the guys from Photozone have said it very accurately - The Canon 28-135 is a solid performer with no spectacular strengths nor weaknesses. Generally it is not a bad lens, but the quality of the pictures is definitely not on a pro level. I can't say that I'm unhappy with it because I can't really afford to buy anything better, but if you have any spare $ and you're really into photography, go for a higher-class lens.
from Saint Peter, Minnesota on 3/19/2007
I took this lens on a recent trip to Hawaii. It never came off of my camera. Pictures are razor sharp and the color simply pops. I had trouble holding my other longer lenses steady in moderate to low light. The image stabilization fixed that problem completely and it is amazing how well it works. This is a great all purpose lens. It is a little heavy but not a problem. The end of the lens wobbles a bit, but that seems to be common with this lens and is also not a problem. I wish I had bought this lens in the first place.
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from Halfway, OR on 3/2/2007
This lens can produce some nice images, but it isn't good in low light, and its images tend to be soft around the edges. The IS can help in those low light situations, but doesn't make it a 5-star product by any means. Nevertheless, I use this lens frequently for photojournalism, and it consistently produces useable images. It doesn't do anything exceptionally well, but it does a lot of things adequately.
from Olympia, WA on 2/21/2007
I ordered this lens with my Rebel Xti. It's great! While not the best at any one purpose, it is very good at almost everything. If I carry one lens with me, its this one. At first I was hesitant about getting an IS lens, but it really is great. I've done some of those tests "IS on, IS off". There really is a significant difference. Get this, you won't regret it.
from Chicago Area, IL on 2/19/2007
Terrific value for those still using film most of the time and looking for a future compatible Canon Digital Lens. Well Done, Canon
from Central Texas on 2/17/2007
I use in some difficuts situations---Low light etc.
from Boone,NC on 2/17/2007
All in all good except for the non smooth Zoom
from Dillonvale Ohio on 2/13/2007
I travel and take many pictures and this lens fits the bill. Also I do weddings for family and freinds , it does a great job.
from High Bridge, NJ on 2/13/2007
Can't beat the zoom range, stabilizer and image clarity.
from LosAngeles on 2/12/2007
I've used this lens for all types of photography. Performance has been very good. Great lens for the money.
from damascus, VA on 2/12/2007
Good lens for nature and landscapes, Great here in the Appalachians where lighting can sometimes be difficult. Sharp at mid lengths but tends to have distortion at both ends of scale
from Oakland, CA on 2/12/2007
Occasional experience with images not being sharp as a tack...but only noticeable when blown up...not an L but still worth the $$
from md on 2/12/2007
It is a step up from kit lenses and the IS and focus speed are fast and spot on. On a 1.6 crop camera it covers the most used range but could go a little wider. Also it variable apature is annoying.
Now there are a variety of lenses that cover the wider range and have a constant 2.8 apeture I would hesitate before buying again.
from New Jersey on 2/12/2007
I don't get crisp sharp images at extremes.
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from san francisco on 2/12/2007
The lens is okay if you need a budget, lightweight zoom with Image Stabilization. I've used this as my only lens when lightweight travel was a must, and it did the job. However, with today's hi-mp digital bodies, this might not do the job. I wouldn't use this with a 1DsMkII, or a 400D due to their high pixel densities. On a 30D or 5D, this is a decent lens, but there are better out there.
from Marlton, NJ on 2/12/2007
Lens a little slow focusing in low light. Could be a little lighter. All around good general lens.
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from Silicon Valley, CA on 2/12/2007
I owned this lens for over 2 years, before biting the bullet and getting a 24-105 f/4 "L" lens. I use the 28-135 on both a 10D and a 20D. It was a great carry-around lens and the Image Stabilization is an extremely useful feature, for those who hand-hold a lot of shots, esp toward the longer end of the focal-length range.
For *most* photos, I (surprisingly) haven't noticed any difference in optical quality between it and the 24-105 "L".
I definitely recommend this lens.
from Connecticut. USA on 2/12/2007
Great all-around lens. I use this for the majority of my work and switch to other lenses for special situations where this won't work. It is a fairly heave lens for it's size, and the images are slightly soft, but these are minor comments not complaints. The lens is well-constructed. I've had mine for over three years and often use it in the woods and on the trails in New England.
from Boston on 2/12/2007
Bought this lens as a replacement for the kit lens. Excellent telephoto range in a single lens. This lens is used on my camera 90% of the time with the exception of nature shots or lanscapes that require the extremes that this lens does not provide. Just wish I had the extra bucks to afford an "L" series lens close to this range.
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from Panama City, FL on 2/12/2007
After talking to several friends they recommended this lens as a walk around lens. I'm glad I followed their advice.
I used it to shoot sports (soccer, softball, baseball) Works great for that function. I do plan on getting a larger zoom with IS to go along with this lens, but for now it really does the trick.
from Imperial, Ca on 2/12/2007
Great for taking pics at football games under bad lighting using minimum flash strength
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from Sumter SC on 2/12/2007
First time use and I could see the difference from comparable lens. Now it is my everyday lens.
from FLA on 2/12/2007
IS did not work when I got it, but Canon is good folk, they took care of it!
from Chicago, IL on 2/12/2007
Excellent lens for most shooting situations: especially travel and sports photography. Good zoom range and the stabilizer works very well in low light and long zoom uses.
I use this lens with a Canon 30D and have had beautiful results. The pictures come out great.
from Texas on 2/12/2007
One of the best all purpose lenses around. I purchased several lenses with my EOS 20D including the 28-135. This lens has been on my camera 99% of the time. Everything else stays in the bag.
from San Diego, CA on 2/12/2007
This is a great, often ignored zoom. Colors come out beautiful, it's suprisingly sharp for the money, and it's got a good feel to it. I'm shooting an Xti and the cropped sensor turns it into a 45-216, which puts it in the most popular photo-journalism range. 45 can be a touch tight on the wide end, but it's more than made up for by its reach. This lens is only adequate for panoramas. Perfect for your daily rig, though. I wish it were faster (2.8 would be sweet), but then it's not an L, and you don't have to pay L prices either. Until Canon comes out with an applicable L EF-S [...] (16-125 f 2.8?), this is your best bet for a walkaround lens on 1.6 sensors. I'd buy it again for sure.
from Dallas, Texas on 2/12/2007
At first, thought it was great lens. Was highly recommended. Fast AF, IS is great, and great zoom range on 1.6x crop lens, a little soft and color seems flat. Learned quickly that fixed focal lenghts in zooms was necessary for action sports in low light (Gyms an night baseball - no flash). Even with IS on, not fast enought for casual use in low light. Had to upgrade to f2.8 zooms (70-200, 120-300)for outdoor sports. Bought Canon 135mmL f2.0 for gyms along with canon 85mm f1.8and found out what an L lens and a prime can do. No real issues with 28 to 135 other than I no longer use.
from Martinsville, IN on 2/12/2007
I brought the 28-135 for both my police and sports reporters to use, and it has been a great boost for short shots under poor outdoor lighting or in a gymnasium. Definitely one of 4 lenses every photojournalist should consider for their bag.
from Tempe, AZ on 2/12/2007
This is a great general purpose lens that is particularly useful for portrait work. It sometimes give blurred images if panned at slow shutter speeds in IS mode. One of two lenses I use most often for wedding photography. The other is a 17-35mm f/2.8 to capture larger groups in confined spaces.
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from Dallas, TX on 2/8/2007
This lens provides more flexibility than any another with its 28-135mm with reasonable optics for the price. If this were available in a Canon Pro level lens, it would be worth its weight in gold.
It lacks in durability, as when the lens is fully opened to 135mm, the barrel is subject to loosening with rough handling. This does not appear to be a problem except that somehow dust can enter the lens after the loosening has occurred.
All things considered, a great lens!
from Columbia, MO on 2/8/2007
This lens was taken as my first lens with Canon EOS 30D. It is a wonderful product if you know the price and travel for outdoor photography.
It is not the sharpest lens in the world because of not "L" quality; however, this lens has sharp from f/8 to f/11, a great image stabilization, and valueable cost. Moreover, light weight is also good pros for your travel.
Sure, it is the best lens for the money and the range of usefullness.
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from N/A on 2/7/2007
I use this lens primarily to do all my everyday photography. It is sharp, solid, dependable, and it covers 80% of my photo requirements.
from Sanford, N. C. on 2/7/2007
Great lens, carried on vacation and used as a walk around lens. Works great, excellent photos.
from Houston, TX on 2/6/2007
Nice lens. IS noise reduction makes it easy to focus in low light conditions. Very versatile focal range, allthough it would be better if it went down to 18 mm focal length on a Digital Rebel XTi. Very good universal lens. Slightly big for travel but can be managed.
from Los Angeles, CA on 2/5/2007
As a photographer that is usually on the go, I like a sturdy lens that isn't too heavy. This lens isn't the lightest thing, but it's super versatile, has good stability and has a wide range for travel and journalistic photos. I have other lenses that I use, but this is the one that usually stays on my camera, since it's great for most situations. I would definitely recommend this as a starter lens if you're choosing one to begin with.
from California on 2/5/2007
This is an excellent all purpose lens and serves my purpose, mostly travel, well. On the Rebel series its wide angle limit is the same, however, as a 50 mm lens on a film SLR camera so it is not good when a wide angle lens is truly needed. The autofocus and image stablizer functions are great. I have now owned this lens for over a year and taken it on two major trips with some 5,000 photographs.
from Albany NY on 2/5/2007
I am not an expert photographer, but knew the stock lens that came with my Canon lens needed an upgrade. For an amature photographer, this lens does everything I need exceptionally well. Not having money to buy many different lenses, this 28-135, has just enough zoom and close up ability to capture all the action required for the kids weekend soccer games. The Image Stabilizer is also a great feature. The only downside I find with this lense is the size and weight. It is heavy and required a slightly larger photo bag than I originally had to carry around.
from Troy, IL on 2/5/2007
This is the only lens that we used on a recent vacation. As serious amatuer photographers, we were very pleased with how the lens performed. We wanted to enjoy the trip, take quality memorable photos, but not carry a lot of equipment. Loved the image stabalization feature. We plan on adding a macro lens, but this lens served us well for everything else.
from Sayville, NY on 2/5/2007
First lens didn't focus properly. [...] replaced that one quickly with a working unit. Focal range makes an excellent utility lens. Superb in daylight...OK with flash (use flash mounting bracket to avoid lens shadows).
from New England on 2/5/2007
Used a general working lens when I need a little range and IS is helpful. Have had three of these only one was sharp enough to keep
from Orland Park, Illinois on 2/5/2007
I would recommend this lens to anyone. You should use it instead of the 18-55MM lens that comes with the Rebel XT and Rebel XTI. Clarity is excellent.
from San Antonio, TX on 2/5/2007
I bought this as a replacement for my Canon 28-200mm EF lens. Both lenses are good actually but I needed the IS so I sold my old lens and bought this one. I use it primarily for weddings and debuts. Image stabilization is excellent. Great lens for portraits too.
from Monterrey, N.L. M?xico. on 2/5/2007
It fully cover my expectations, i love the photos i get with this lens.
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