Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: CanonModel: 2562A002
Color: black
Product features:
- 28-135mm standard zoom lens with f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
- Delivers sharp, natural-looking pictures in dim lighting without requiring flash or tripod
- Ring-type USM adjustment system for swift, silent autofocusing and full-time manual focus
- Close focusing distance of 20 inches; 75- to 18-degree diagonal angle of view
- Measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 3.8 inches long; weighs 18.9 ounces; 1-year warranty
- Nissin Di622 Speedlight for Canon Digital SLR Cameras, Guide number 145
- Dolica CF9-ND72 72mm 0.9ND 8X Neutral Density Filter
- Dolica CF-U72 72mm UV Filter
- Dolica CF6-ND72 72mm 0.6ND 4X Neutral Density Filter
- Dolica CF-C72 72mm CPL Filter
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Customer Review: Love-Hate relationship: "it's complicated"
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the kit lens that came with my 50D. At least half of the first 2,000 photos I took with this camera were with this lens. Many reviews are listed here, so before buying I would recommend looking at a variety of these reviews to see if this is the right lens for your needs. For me, the lens worked pretty darn good under most conditions, but it's by no means the best nor is it a perfect fit for every user. Let me explain why.
The Canon 50D is my first digital SLR - I just migrated from a set of 3 film Minolta bodies with several high-end, mostly prime lenses. I've never really liked the picture quality of point & shoot cameras, so the 50D + 28-135mm lens seemed like a good, affordable fit for me. Since I do mostly weddings and portraits, I knew a good portrait lens was a must so at the same time I bought Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, another well-priced lens.
Within a week we were off for a month in Vietnam and Korea. Been to both before but this time wanted to photograph a lot of memories. The 28-135 is very lightweight and convenient (as is the EF 85mm), so weight or size were never an issue. The Image Stabilization (IS) is nice to have. The 28-135 body is plastic, so the feel is a little chinsy but the image quality wasn't bad. But 'not bad' and 'outstanding' are not the same.
Keep in mind that the 28-135 has a variable aperture, ranging from f/3.5 to f/5.6. If you're ever planning on advancing beyond the symbol icons on the mode dial, venturing into aperture-priority (Av), shutter-prioity (Tv), or other modes, then you're going to need a larger aperture, at least f/2.8 or faster. If you want to use zoom lenses, having a constant, fixed aperture is going to make your life easier and your photos look much better.
It quickly became evident that this lens is what it is. It's an inexpensive kit lens. Does it blow away point & shoots? You bet! Can it take beautiful shots? Of course! But my experience is that stellar shots are more of the exception than the rule with this lens.
Remember that a large part of successful photography is technique. Just having a nice camera or expensive lens doesn't necessarily qualify you to work for National Geographic. The flip side is, if you want pics that are going to knock 'em dead, you have to start with good equipment. If you're going to stick with inexpensive lenses, you're going to have to work much harder (and take a lot more photos) to get the money shots. With good technique and with the help of a few other factors (good composition, appropriate lighting, a tripod, a good model or a beautiful scene, the right weather, plain luck, etc.), it IS possible to get great shots.
However, for many people, sooner or later the day will come when you realize that this lens can't keep up with your skills or photographic needs. For me it was about a week into vacation - about the point when I was familiar with my new camera, and I started to see the difference in the photos I was getting with this and the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 lens.
For the price, the package is excellent. This lens is one of the best values I have seen. There are days when you just want an easy, lightweight, 'everyday' lens that won't break the bank and wont break your back, and you don't have to worry about the lens getting damaged. For a lot of people, this lens will be a perfect fit for many reasons. And I will say it again, you CAN get awesome photos with this lens.
But for more advanced users, this lens will quickly become the limiting factor, the weak link in the chain. Go ahead and buy your camera with this kit lens, get acquainted, and have some fun. But put some money aside for an eventual replacement. Canon provides many options, depending on your specialty. For telephoto zooms, Canon offers a handful of different 70-200mm lenses. The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras sells for under $600 and is the least expensive L-series lens available. A little more expensive but a good high-end replacement for the 28-135 is Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras at around $1300. For wide-angle enthusiasts, try Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens or its cheaper cousin Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras.
You can see the direction I'm going. If you want to move beyond the amateur level and get more control of your images, if you want to use some of the robust features of your camera and get more compliments on your photos, you're either going to need one or more prime lenses, or you'll have to go the route of Canon L lenses. Yes L lenses are expensive, but the color and crispness they bring to your photos is phenomenal. I started with one, then added another. And I still have my EF 85 f/1.8. I've got the tools I need to take the quality photos I want.
As for the 28-135, I can't complain. For the price, the value is phenomenal. It's gotten me some beautiful shots. It also left me with some slightly hazy shots at a wedding and more over-and under-exposed, off-color images than I care to remember. That's why for me, it's love-hate. But like most unsatisfying relationships, the time came when I had to move on. Farewell 28-135. Been nice knowin' ya. Buh-bye.
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Description of Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Standard zoom lens with an Image Stabilizer and high zoom ratio. With the Image Stabilizer turned on, you can obtain sharp, natural-looking pictures in dim lighting without using flash or a tripod. Very handy for places where flash is prohibited. Uses ring-type USM for swift, silent autofocus and full-time manual focus.
A compact and lightweight zoom lens with built-in image stabilizer for greater sharpness Advanced optics and aspherical lens element help preserve sharpness and color clarity from edge to edge Accepts 72mm lens filters (optional)
Features
- EF mount; standard zoom lens
- Internal focusing; full-time manual focus; aspherical lens; image stabilizer
- 28-135mm focal length
- f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture
- Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)
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