Review 4 of 20
Price Paid:
$650.00
from Canada Summary: I got this lens as part of a deal which included it and the Rebel XT. If you can buy it as part of this kind of package, then it is a really GREAT deal. This lens is extremely convenient, specially for travel and those situations (quite common) in which you just can’t take too many lenses with you. Its versatility means it will be the only lens many will need. Some criticize its image quality and its distortions. The distortions can be fixed in very affordable programs such as PTLENS, and the image quality, specially above 35mm is extremely good. It is a great lens to have as a low-light alternative for situations such as those in museums where no tripod/flash is allowed. Besides, if you check out resolution figures which compare the famous “85 1.8” at 1.8 and this lens at 85 f/5.6 (+ 3 stops with IS which would be more or less equivalent to 1.8), you will see that the figures are almost identical (see, www.photozone.de). This lens also allows for nice bokeh.
All in all, a convenient lens for those who are ready to sacrifice some image quality for the chance to take photos which otherwise might never be taken. Strengths: Unique Versatile Focal Range, Image Stabilization, USM, Low Weight, Low light possibilities Weaknesses: No hood, requires corrective post-processing, only EF-S. Similar Products Used: Tamron 17-50 2.8 Customer Service: Excellent
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