Thoughts on Canon 28-135mm - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

CleanNeon98 · 08-31-2008, 05:19 PM

Looking at this lens to expand my arsenal a little bit. It is a Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens. I found one brand new on eBay for $340 shipped from a powerseller with 100% feedback and am considering snagging it up.

Anyone have experience with this lens? A member recomended it to me, but I just wanted to get a few more voices in before I buy.

Chris_PA · 08-31-2008, 05:37 PM

Not great, not too terrible

CleanNeon98 · 08-31-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris_PA

Not great, not too terrible

Not to sound demanding, but do you care to elaborate on that?

eurotrashed · 08-31-2008, 05:52 PM

I think that is a stupid zoom range. I have a Nikkor 35-135mm. Just not wide enough. I should just get an 18-135mm and a 10-20mm to cover all bases nicely

CleanNeon98 · 08-31-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by eurotrashed

I think that is a stupid zoom range. I have a Nikkor 35-135mm. Just not wide enough. I should just get an 18-135mm and a 10-20mm to cover all bases nicely

Keep in mind I still have my 18-55mm and I can use that when needed. I eventually plan to get a 10-22 wide angle as well but thats a way away

97TurboDSM · 08-31-2008, 06:01 PM

expanding the zoom range for him will cost quite a bit more. the 28-135 IS has gotten great reviews from canon owners and i loved mine when i had it.

b0rN Fr0m JeTs · 08-31-2008, 07:14 PM

Had one and wasn't a big fan, seems soft at long and wide focal lengths and isn't wide enough for anything special, if you already have the 18-55 you don't need the 28-55 focal length from this soft lens. I would go with a 55-250 IS if that's the kind of price range you're in and it's a pretty sweet lens from what i've read.

97TurboDSM · 08-31-2008, 07:28 PM

i dunno, my 28-135 was pretty sharp all around. hit or miss as always i guess

i like rice · 08-31-2008, 08:40 PM

over priced, over rated. Soft around the edges, slow at the longer focal lengths. Photography lenses you can't have your cake and eat it too. It's not possible to have that wide of a focal range without compromises.

YellowMSP · 08-31-2008, 11:18 PM

decent lens, but i think its something you would get sick of pretty quick and want another upgrade. so maybe just wait a few extra weeks and pick up something that may last you longer before you would wanna get rid of.

CleanNeon98 · 09-01-2008, 02:24 AM

suggestions? Ill definately wait and get some more cash to get a better lens.

jspek · 09-01-2008, 03:26 AM

i personally hate 28-whatever. i have a 28-80mm and just cant stand having it on my camera unless i need to use it, eventho its not that bad of a lens (nikon). it isnt the best focal length for a cropped sensor. if you are getting it to have a further zoom range, look into a 70-200 or 70-300. just my opinion.

CleanNeon98 · 09-01-2008, 06:27 PM

Anyone have advice on either of these 2 and why i would go with one rather than the other?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_EF_28mm.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_EF_35mm.html

Both are in my budget, and I thought a wide angle was really neat when I used it, would definately be great for those times I like to do city scapes, architecture, or decide to take some fun car photos.

b0rN Fr0m JeTs · 09-01-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

Anyone have advice on either of these 2 and why i would go with one rather than the other?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_EF_28mm.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_EF_35mm.html

Both are in my budget, and I thought a wide angle was really neat when I used it, would definately be great for those times I like to do city scapes, architecture, or decide to take some fun car photos.

your 18-55 is plenty wide for now unless you want a 10-22. I vote for a zoom lens. 70-200 f/4 L is pretty cheap now

CleanNeon98 · 09-01-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by b0rN Fr0m JeTs

your 18-55 is plenty wide for now unless you want a 10-22. I vote for a zoom lens. 70-200 f/4 L is pretty cheap now

This one?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Autofocus.html

Maybe I should look to sell my XTi and get a different body?

i like rice · 09-01-2008, 06:49 PM

28 or 35mm isn't very wide on a 1.6x crop body.

97TurboDSM · 09-01-2008, 06:50 PM

so true. 17 wasnt even wide enough for me, plus you have an 18-55 anyway.

b0rN Fr0m JeTs · 09-01-2008, 08:50 PM

yeah that one, and you don't really need a different body but if you want to sell it the 30d's are pretty cheap now

97TurboDSM · 09-01-2008, 08:52 PM

ha, no keep your body. you're not going to be gaining anything unless you go to a 5D and thats cash. i retract my previous statement and would recommend a used 70-200 f4L. only the non-IS version will be in your price range for now though, unless you are going to save for a while.

CleanNeon98 · 09-01-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 97TurboDSM

ha, no keep your body. you're not going to be gaining anything unless you go to a 5D and thats cash. i retract my previous statement and would recommend a used 70-200 f4L. only the non-IS version will be in your price range for now though, unless you are going to save for a while.

Well I shot with a non-IS at night and I saw that with a nice sturdy tripod, I didnt have a problem. I would assume during the day, I could keep the shutter speeds in a good range seeing as its got the f/4.

Ill research more on the lens, and see how much they are used.

08-31-2008, 05:19 PM	#1
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Thoughts on Canon 28-135mm Looking at this lens to expand my arsenal a little bit. It is a Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens. I found one brand new on eBay for $340 shipped from a powerseller with 100% feedback and am considering snagging it up. Anyone have experience with this lens? A member recomended it to me, but I just wanted to get a few more voices in before I buy. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

08-31-2008, 05:37 PM	#2
Chris_PA Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Chester Member #1541 My Ride: 02 Exploder iTrader: (0)	Not great, not too terrible __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-31-2008, 06:01 PM	#6
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	expanding the zoom range for him will cost quite a bit more. the 28-135 IS has gotten great reviews from canon owners and i loved mine when i had it. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

08-31-2008, 07:14 PM	#7
b0rN Fr0m JeTs Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #2355 My Ride: 06 Pontiac G6 GTP 6spd iTrader: (0)	Had one and wasn't a big fan, seems soft at long and wide focal lengths and isn't wide enough for anything special, if you already have the 18-55 you don't need the 28-55 focal length from this soft lens. I would go with a 55-250 IS if that's the kind of price range you're in and it's a pretty sweet lens from what i've read. __________________ Saab 900 -sold Land Rover - Sold Canon 20D <3 L Glass

08-31-2008, 07:28 PM	#8
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	i dunno, my 28-135 was pretty sharp all around. hit or miss as always i guess __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

08-31-2008, 05:52 PM	#4
eurotrashed Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7580 My Ride: MKI, MKVI iTrader: (0)	I think that is a stupid zoom range. I have a Nikkor 35-135mm. Just not wide enough. I should just get an 18-135mm and a 10-20mm to cover all bases nicely

08-31-2008, 08:40 PM	#9
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	over priced, over rated. Soft around the edges, slow at the longer focal lengths. Photography lenses you can't have your cake and eat it too. It's not possible to have that wide of a focal range without compromises. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-31-2008, 11:18 PM	#10
YellowMSP Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne/West Chester/OCNJ Member #563 My Ride: '10 Evo X GSR iTrader: (3)	decent lens, but i think its something you would get sick of pretty quick and want another upgrade. so maybe just wait a few extra weeks and pick up something that may last you longer before you would wanna get rid of. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-01-2008, 02:24 AM	#11
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	suggestions? Ill definately wait and get some more cash to get a better lens. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver Last edited by CleanNeon98; 09-01-2008 at 02:38 AM.

09-01-2008, 06:27 PM	#13
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Anyone have advice on either of these 2 and why i would go with one rather than the other? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_EF_28mm.html http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_EF_35mm.html Both are in my budget, and I thought a wide angle was really neat when I used it, would definately be great for those times I like to do city scapes, architecture, or decide to take some fun car photos. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

09-01-2008, 06:49 PM	#16
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	28 or 35mm isn't very wide on a 1.6x crop body.

09-01-2008, 06:50 PM	#17
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	so true. 17 wasnt even wide enough for me, plus you have an 18-55 anyway. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

09-01-2008, 08:50 PM	#18
b0rN Fr0m JeTs Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #2355 My Ride: 06 Pontiac G6 GTP 6spd iTrader: (0)	yeah that one, and you don't really need a different body but if you want to sell it the 30d's are pretty cheap now __________________ Saab 900 -sold Land Rover - Sold Canon 20D <3 L Glass

09-01-2008, 08:52 PM	#19
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	ha, no keep your body. you're not going to be gaining anything unless you go to a 5D and thats cash. i retract my previous statement and would recommend a used 70-200 f4L. only the non-IS version will be in your price range for now though, unless you are going to save for a while. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

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