On Fri, 22 Mar 2002 12:40:55 -0500, you wrote: >I'm considering the 28-135/3.5-5.6 IS USM as a one-size-fits-all travel >lens. Discussion seems to indicate that this is optically fairly good for >its specs. > >Can a user tell me -- will the built-in flash on my A2 cut off part of the >field at wide-to-normal (or even tele) focal lengths?
Yes, it will, assuming the built-in flash is not siginificantly different than my Elan 7. Tele is not a problem unless your subject is close. This is a close-focusing lens, so the potential problem at 135mm in tight is there. For farther away tele subjects, the built-in hardly has the power to make it worth using. I think there's a useful range in the middle, say 50-70mm unscientifically speaking, where you can get away with it. I think you will find the optics of this lens very satisfying. Ken Durling Visit my new easier-to-browse PhotoSIG portfolio: http://www.photosig.com/browse.php?id=photographer:203 * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
