EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/07/2004 03:22:09 PM · #1

Does anyone own this lens? I need to know if this lens is worth the purchase. I dont have much to spend but i get a lot of camera shake and i figure this would help out. Any advise?

TLL061

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

12/07/2004 03:32:25 PM · #2

i have 35-105 3.5 it's an older model . I'm not realy that happy with it

rich

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

12/07/2004 03:35:15 PM · #3

I don't know that the IS is really that much of a factor for me since the lens is relatively short and I don't shoot at the long end that much. But I am very happy with the lens build and image quality. Great "walking around" lens, usually the one I take with me if I can only take one lens and need a versatile focal length range.

12/07/2004 03:54:42 PM · #4

Originally posted by richterrell:

well i myself dont really shoot on the long end either but i find that alot of my images are pretty blurry in low light conditions which of course this is because of the slower shutter speeds and it being hand held. I figured if i had an image stabalizer it would improve the quality of my images.

12/07/2004 04:23:50 PM · #5

Cesar,
I have that lens as my everyday lens .The IS is a nice feature and would help with your camera shake . I do find it to be bit soft,but USM takes care of that quite well .
The best thing I can suggest to you is to go and try it,and also try the SIGMA and the Tamron ,I know I wish I would have tried them out before buying the Canon .

Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR

12/07/2004 04:30:21 PM · #6

Originally posted by RANDOD300:

Do they also offer a image stabalizer? Do they have a website?

insteps

Ricoh GR III

12/07/2004 04:33:15 PM · #7

I have this lens and am pretty happy with it. I wanted an all purpase lens to walk around with. I use this for all my shots except for macros. I have the Canon EF 2.8 100mm for this. Maybe I'll get an L one day but for now this is it.

GBServis

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

12/07/2004 04:36:11 PM · #8

I looked at this lens when I was trying to find a good walk around lens. I also looked at the Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di, and the sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. I ended up getting the tamron and have been very happy with it. It is extremly sharp.

IS on the is canon is one way to stop the camera shake problems. Most people with IS lens speak very highly of them. Another way is to look into getting the tamron or the sigma mentioned above or another lenswith larger aperature. Both cost less than the Canon IS lens and both have larger aperature values of f/2.8. With a larger apperature value you can shoot at faster shutter speeds in low light.

It is also important to note that the IS technolody does not stop the motion of your subejcts like a larger aperature faster shutter speed combination will. The IS will keep the lens optics still but if your subject moves its still going to be blurry.

I hope this helps and dosnt just add to the confusion. The canon has a better range but for me the larger aperature was important to me.

good luck,

Greg

graphicfunk

Canon EOS-20D

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

12/07/2004 04:38:34 PM · #9

Larger aperture is sometimes the driving deciding factor.

I do own this lens and it is a gem within its limitations. I use it quite often.

12/07/2004 04:46:19 PM · #10

I am not sure if Tamron and Sigma have IS or not .But I think it would be worth the time spent to go to the camera shop and try the lenses out ,and then go home and take a look at the results from the three and make you choice from there .
I was a bit disappointed when I first purchased the Canon 28 -135 IS lens ,I thought it would be better than it was .

12/07/2004 04:47:30 PM · #11

I also own the Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di and must agree it is a great lens.

12/07/2004 04:48:30 PM · #12

Originally posted by RANDOD300:

what disappointed you?

12/07/2004 04:52:06 PM · #13

I find it to bit soft in low light and slow shutter speeds

12/07/2004 04:54:36 PM · #14

Originally posted by RANDOD300:

I find it to bit soft in low light and slow shutter speeds

Oh I see. I guess i need to go to a camera store and see if they have one there for me to play with.

12/07/2004 04:59:41 PM · #15

What about a monopod to help steady your camera ,it would be cheaper.

strags

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

12/07/2004 05:07:14 PM · #16

This is my main walkaround lens, and I've always been extremely happy with it. The IS is definitely worth having.

12/07/2004 05:07:34 PM · #17

any suggestions on a good one and how much they normally run. Do they really help that much?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/07/2004 05:19:47 PM · #18

A friend of mine uses a monopod all the time ,she says it helps her keep the camera steady.

mariomel

Canon EOS-5D

12/07/2004 09:04:06 PM · #19

Originally posted by cesarpz:

Are you using the Tamron when this happens? Are you at 2.8? Have you bumped up the ISO on the camera?

I have the 28-135 IS and I think it's a great "all-purpose lens". As many have said if you can only bring one lens, that's the one for best versatility. The optics are not up to L glass, but it's better than many others. It will help you keep things more steady, but will not freeze any motion if you're in very low light.

That being said, how do you find the Tamron at 2.8? My experience with one led me to believe it was pretty soft down there.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/07/2004 10:43:37 PM · #20

I usually shoot my tamron at 2.8 with an iso at about 400 which is great when there is plenty of light. I must admit i havent tried bumping up the iso. I'm always afraid of losing some of the image quality due to grain.

mariomel

Canon EOS-5D

12/07/2004 11:37:01 PM · #21

Originally posted by cesarpz:

Don't be afraid to bump up the ISO. On the 10D, I think you can safely go to ISO 800 without much problem, and ISO 1600 and 3200 then use a software such as NeatImage to clean it up a little. Shooting at 2.8 with ISO 1600 should allow you to steady those shots.

I don't think the IS will give you any better results than what you already have.

Good luck!