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12/11/2005 10:04:53 PM · #1 |
I have a possible 20d purchase, but have a question about the lens included.
She says it's a "Canon 28-135 usm stablizer autofocus lens."
Does this mean anything to anyone, in regard to quality? I thought that there is usually an aperture range listed on a lens? I admit I haven't done much homework on lenses, so the jargon confuses me. Help! You would choose this lens for what kind of shots?
Thanks for any help and input. |
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12/11/2005 10:06:27 PM · #2 |
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12/11/2005 10:06:58 PM · #3 |
It's a consumer grade lens. Would be good for walking around, but it's not very wide. It has image stabilization. It's not a very fast lens. Should focus pretty quick.
//www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=149629&is=USA&addedTroughType=search
Message edited by author 2005-12-11 22:07:10. |
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12/11/2005 10:07:26 PM · #4 |
| I'm guessing it's the 3.5-5.6. Review here. |
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12/11/2005 10:11:06 PM · #5 |
It also comes with the Canon EF-S17-85mm 4-5.6 IS USM
It's a friend of a friend. She sent me a photo, and I can see the manual for the one above. I can't read the manual for the other one to get the exact title. They are definitely both Canon. |
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12/11/2005 10:14:44 PM · #6 |
DON'T buy a ZOOM if your going to drop money on a good camera why put crapy glass infront of it. And I think zooms make new photographer very lazy. Plus Zooms have very poor exposure ranges unless your willing to drop alot more money. Buy a Zoom once you have mastered a 3 prime set.
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12/11/2005 10:54:31 PM · #7 |
| 28-135 IS is a nice lens. Very handy, pretty good quality. |
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12/11/2005 10:56:37 PM · #8 |
The 28-135 actually has a pretty darn good reputation as consumer lenses go. It's slow (small maximum aperture) especially at the long end, but optically pretty decent.
The 17-85 is even a bit slower, also decent optically, and has IS, which I don't consider to be of huge value on a wide angle, but will help for low light shots of still subjects.
Basically, these lenses will do good work in well-lit situations. Supplement them with a 50/1.8 prime for low light work, and realize that, most likley, you will eventually grate against the limitatons of the zooms and look to upgrade.
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12/11/2005 11:02:20 PM · #9 |
Thanks for your help! She's offering it at a "too good to be true" price, but my friend knows her. She got the whole set up as a gift to start college, and would rather have the cash. I'm still investigating. It also comes with a 5 yr warranty from Dixons? Anyone familiar with that?
Camera has never been used, still has the protective plastic around it.
With cords, manuals, battery and charger, memory, warranty, two lenses, two camera cases and camera body (original box), she said she would take $600 (that's what I offered, never thinking she'd actually take it.) I'm really, really tempted ($600 is what I have in my "dslr" fund" so it would just make it) but I'm very nervous about not buying from a store, for that kind of investment. She is in North Carolina, so she's not local for me to see the camera. |
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12/11/2005 11:03:59 PM · #10 |
| I have the 28-135 and for the longest time it was the only lens I had starting with film. From my experience the results are very good. It has a good range for a walk around though it's not that wide on a digital camera. |
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12/11/2005 11:19:42 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by jpochard:
Thanks for your help! She's offering it at a "too good to be true" price, but my friend knows her. She got the whole set up as a gift to start college, and would rather have the cash. I'm still investigating. It also comes with a 5 yr warranty from Dixons? Anyone familiar with that?
Camera has never been used, still has the protective plastic around it.
With cords, manuals, battery and charger, memory, warranty, two lenses, two camera cases and camera body (original box), she said she would take $600 (that's what I offered, never thinking she'd actually take it.) I'm really, really tempted ($600 is what I have in my "dslr" fund" so it would just make it) but I'm very nervous about not buying from a store, for that kind of investment. She is in North Carolina, so she's not local for me to see the camera. |
600 bucks for a NEW 20D with a warranty and two lenses? It's an absolute steal! You'd be crazy not to do this. You could sell the body alone for that much money if it doesn't WORK and needs fixing...
R. |
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12/11/2005 11:29:29 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by bear_music:
600 bucks for a NEW 20D with a warranty and two lenses? It's an absolute steal! You'd be crazy not to do this. You could sell the body alone for that much money if it doesn't WORK and needs fixing...
R. |
Yeah...that's what makes me nervous. However, I once got over $500 worth of memory sticks (which I STILL can't find now!) for $60 before. Sometimes, I guess if you check things out, it could be legit.
What if it's stolen? I don't suppose there's any way to check that.
Anyone heard of that warranty from Dixons? |
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12/12/2005 08:04:32 AM · #13 |
~sigh~ email this morning that she got a better offer (not surprising.) And I cannot match that offer. She really had already agreed to sell it to me at my price, but nothing I can do about it.
Guess I'll just have to hope that Santa will be generous this year :) |
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12/13/2005 12:48:46 AM · #14 |
The Canon 28-135IS is an ok consumer lens. Since you mentioned about this lens, the 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM basically means a focal length of 28-135mm, it's has variable aperature, so at the widest end, it's widest aperature is f3.5. At the longest end it's widest aperature is f5.6.
The IS stands for Internal Stabilized. There is a gyroscope that compensates for camera movement/shake, it gives you about two stops extra for handholding. The USM stands for Ultrasonic Motor, which means that it has a fast quiet autofocus motor.
I had it and replaced it with a Tamron 28-75 and am happier with it. I felt that the images were a bit soft for my tastes and the contrast was a bit light for me.
Photozone.de has a good review of it and Bob Atkins has a good review of the Tamron with picutures taken from it and the 28-135IS to compare the two.
If it was me, I'd skip the lens unless the lens was cheap like $200 or so (not likely) and get a different lens.
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12/13/2005 01:01:40 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by jpochard:
~sigh~ email this morning that she got a better offer (not surprising.) And I cannot match that offer. She really had already agreed to sell it to me at my price, but nothing I can do about it.
Guess I'll just have to hope that Santa will be generous this year :) |
20d body only $1299
Canon 28-135 IS USM $419
Canon 17-85 IS USM $525
With the rebats on the 20D and 28-135, you can save $230 more...so you get a total of $2013.
If you can get it for anthing under 1800 - DO IT!
Under $1200 and I'll do it - i'll make a smokin deal on a Rebel 300D and 28-135 lens too!
Seriously - PM me if it's possible. |
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