Options on Canon Lens - DPChallenge Forums

01/15/2007 11:12:53 PM · #1

I would like to hear your guys options on this lens
Canon EF 28-200 f/3.5 - 5.6 USM

also anything similar for similar price that is better?

thanks

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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/15/2007 11:17:28 PM · #2

hey matt,

my honest opinion dont get that lens. Most lenses when they cover such a vast zoom area are often not very sharp, and just getting a lens because of the convenience is nto a good idea. If i were you since you already have the wide end covered with your current lenses, i would save up a little more and get the canon 70-200 f/4 L (non IS). This lens will be far superior to any image you'll get with the 28-200.

also keep in mind.. the photos from that lens on dpc were sort of what i would call the needles in the haystack. They look goo d because they wer e sharpened and your seeing them at a very small size. of course any lens is capable of taking sharp images, its just the consistancy that separates the puppies from the dogs.

-Dan

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PaulE

Canon EOS-50D

01/15/2007 11:18:43 PM · #3

This review put me off -> click

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/15/2007 11:19:13 PM · #4

Canon's worst lense or damn close.

Both Sigma and Tamron have same focal length zooms that are better pieces of glass.

Message edited by author 2007-01-15 23:19:52.

01/15/2007 11:24:33 PM · #5

thanks dan for your reply, and i get at what your getting at.
the lens you recommend is a little more then i can afford right now, i would like to get i higher zoom lens before i goto san fran in march.
i hate to say that because i dont want to come off like im not willing.

is there any other lens you would recommend?

01/15/2007 11:32:19 PM · #6

how about one of the dozens of 70-300 lenses?

i know canon has a couple, amd i have a friend whose really happy with the Sigma 70-300 APO macro dg. hwever just be wary that you pay for what you get, more money equals better equipment most of the time.

Is the lens just because you taking this trip? of sp have you thought about possibly renting a lnes for that wekk or however long your gonna be in sn fran. Renting is a good option, especially because if you got a 70-300 or that 28-200 you might end up selling it on ebay very soon for soething better.

-Dan

01/15/2007 11:40:52 PM · #7

no its not just for the trip so renting is not a option.
i want something with a wide range of zoom.
what about this lens
Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM
its $ 409 which i can work with and it has IS
its not as much zoom as i wanted but it would work til i can afford a nicer one later on

01/15/2007 11:42:44 PM · #8

and i would probably get some 70-300mm but i dont want to be switching lens for things closer and then farer away, ok i should tell you what im taking picture of.....im a photographer for a youth group and so im taking pictures on teens all over the place...if that helps any

01/15/2007 11:45:16 PM · #9

you've hit the nail ont the head matt, i think a lens like that would be perfect for you. Its one of my personal favorite lenses and for what you're gonna be doing in san fran its probably correct. Just keep in mind that you're eventually gonna have to fork over some cash if you wanna start buildin up that lnes lineup ;)

-Dan

01/15/2007 11:47:45 PM · #10

alright then that will be probably my pick.
Believe me i know im gonna have to fork out money for lens.
my next save up will be a large sum more money, i just have to figure out what i want after this lens, thanks for your help.
any other suggestions ham?

01/15/2007 11:52:02 PM · #11

make sure you get UV filter for it (and all of your other lenses if you dont have them already)...and go to a store if you can and buy it there. Make sure it feels right in your hands before you drop the money on it. The sales rep might recomend something els that i didnt think of that you fall in love with. So if you can get to a store and get it there. Also theres nothing like getting home and ripping open the box of a new lens, its better then sitting around and waiting for it for days :)

good luck!

-Dan

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

01/15/2007 11:55:49 PM · #12

yup i always get the uv filter, all my lens have them.
i think i will goto my local photography shop and play with it tomorrow after work and make sure i like it and then order it from B&H
but im pretty sure this will work excellent.

thanks for all your help

Spork99

OM System OM-1

01/15/2007 11:59:37 PM · #13

Originally posted by I Enjoy Ham:

make sure you get UV filter for it (and all of your other lenses if you dont have them already)...

Don't stick a $2 piece of glass over your $300 lens.

Even if you decide to buy really good filters, read this first:

Filter Flare Factor

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/16/2007 12:02:40 AM · #14

i have read that, thanks spazmo

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

01/16/2007 12:15:33 AM · #15

FYIW... you can get good factory-refurbished lenses at Adorama. A 28-135 IS is $349, and the excellent 70-200 f/4 is $499. That's not a huge difference over new, but it might matter to you.

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

01/16/2007 01:06:44 AM · #16

i will keep that in consideration, but i will probably just shell out the extra $50 and get it new

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

01/16/2007 02:42:15 AM · #17

That lens might be decent, but with a 3.5-5.6 maximum aperture, it's slow as hell. Image stabilisers aren't a substitute for faster lenses.

You can get the extremely good Tamron 28-75mm for less money, which is a constant 2.8 and probably wipes the floor with that lens, although it doesn't cover as much of a range so you'd hope so.

A 28-75 for most of your shooting, with a 70-300 Sigma APO for when you want a longer lens would be a good pair, but the Canon 70-200 4.0 would be great to get eventually.