> > I originally bought my Elan 7 with the 28-105. I have since > bought several prime lenses for more critical tripod type work. > I use the 28-105 for more general walking about and family > 'snapshot' type use..the kids birthday parties etc. > > I am wondering if it is worth upgrading to the 28-135 IS for the > IS feature, moreso than the extra 30mm on the long end. > > My understanding is that from an optical standpoint they are > pretty similar...sharpness, contrast etc. I am also told that > the 28-135 is isgnificantly bigger, heavier, and perhaps not as > well sealed in terms of dust and that it has some degree of zoom > creep. I get creep and dust in my 28-105 as well, though I don't > think it really effects picture quality significantly. The IS > system is one of the older original ones. > > Is there a sense that the 28-135 would provide better results for > this use or does the added weight and slightly slower f stop make > this not worth the $400 upgrade? I already have a 72mm UV filter > for my 200mm prime, though not a polarizer at that size, which > runs a good couple of bucks as well. > > Howard > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Howard, If you don't NEED the extra F/L on the long end (sounds like you may have it already covered), the EF 28-105 3.5-4.5USM is the second best deal in the Canon lens line (the EF 50 1.8 series I is the BEST). For general purpose use as you mention where the images are not going to get printed larger than 8x12, IMO there are better ways to spend money on your EOS system. The EF 28-135 3.5-5.6IS isn't any better optically and it's noticeably bulkier and heavier when mounted on a body and then there are the problems, zoom creep and reliability problems with IS being reported now after some time in the field. Here are some better ways to blow the money IMO. How about an EF 20-35 3.5-4.5USM or a nice used EF 28-35 2.8L, for portrait/general use how about an EF 85 1.8USM or EF 100 2USM? Or what about a nice Russian 16mm f/2.8 fisheye and a used EF 1.4X or how about a bunch of RRS mounting plates and RRS Arca Swiss type Pro Clamps for you monopod or ballhead? IF you need more I've got a million of them! Regards, Chip Louie * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
