----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Zabrovsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 4:12 AM Subject: EOS 28-135 IS
> Any opinions about this lens ? > How would you rate it against 28-105/3.5-4.5 USM ? > > Photodo has quite rave rating of one giving 3.5 mark (very high - almost > approaching pro glass rank performance), however the distortions seem to be > at high level. > What about flare control ? > Generally, would you be given the choice of 28-105/3.5-4.5 and > 28-135/3.5-5.6 IS what would you take (given similar price range of both, > used in good shape). > > Photozone isn't very optimistic giving very conservative rating to this lens > outlining heavy flare and heavy distortions inherent to this glass. > > Your comments ? > > Photographyreview is full of mixed opinions. > > Regards, > Alex Z > I haven't had any particular problem with flare with this lens, and I don't think distortion is out of line with any zoom at 28mm. My wife has the 28-105 Canon, so I can directly compare them. The 28-135 is somewhat sharper, and IS can be an image saver. Well worth the difference in price, I think. Skip Middleton http://www.shadowcatcherimagery.com * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
