Rebel XT Kit Lens question - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

12/12/2006 04:31:50 PM · #1

How do you know if the Rebel XT kit lens is a USM lens. I see four different versions on this site, with two being marked as USM. I have the "EF-S 18-55mm II" version and it does not state anywhere on the body that it has USM. As I read reviews and other things, I keep coming across references that the Rebel XT and 20D kit lenses are the USM model. I have seen many pictures of Canon lenses and all the USM models usually state it on the body. I do have to admit that it is my quietest focusing lens (the Sigma is very loud and the 50mm is slightly louder). One of the reasons I ask is that I plan on selling it on eBay soon and the USM models go for a bit more. Hey I want to get the most I can out of this lens.

- Does anyone have a EF-S 18-55mm that states USM on it?
- Is yours louder or quieter than the Canon 50mm f/1.8?

As a note to all those folks that believe the kit lens is worth buying (I used to fall into that category), get a body only, buy the 50mm, and save for a better lens.

Edit: So I got bored and started to search the best place to find real photos of equipment, eBay. After looking through some 100 auctions that state USM in the title, I finally found a real one.
Picture

- Does anyone have one of these?

Message edited by author 2006-12-12 16:49:43.

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

12/12/2006 04:58:26 PM · #2

Your first stop should have been here.

mist

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/12/2006 05:03:31 PM · #3

If it's a USM version then it'd have the yellow band around the end.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/12/2006 05:59:33 PM · #4

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Your first stop should have been here.

Yeah that doesn't help in any way.

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

12/12/2006 06:04:13 PM · #5

It says USM on the ring around the lense and is stamped in red right next to the glass on the front. You can see it in the picture you posted.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/12/2006 08:53:17 PM · #6

Originally posted by routerguy666:

It says USM on the ring around the lense and is stamped in red right next to the glass on the front. You can see it in the picture you posted.

That is what I thought and the picture shows that. But what about the references I've seen to the kits coming with the USM lens? Is there a chance that the kit lenses are USM and are just not marked? So here is another question

- When you turn the focus ring with AF engaged, what does it feel like? I mean does it sound like a non-USM motor?

One thing that confuses me, why does Canon ship the same kit lens with both the XT and 30D? It seems weird that they would ship such a low end lens with a $1500 camera.

Message edited by author 2006-12-12 20:59:06.

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

12/12/2006 09:57:23 PM · #7

Kit lenses for the japanese market are USM lenses. The ones for the US and europe are not. And if the lens is a USM lens, you can bet that it will be marked that way. Canon is not going to put something into a lens and not show it off.

nicklevy

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/12/2006 10:00:02 PM · #8

If it came with the camera, it's not USM.