> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rob Chandler > Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 9:54 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: was EOS Silly question about IS > > > On Fri, 26 Mar 2004 09:29:16 -0800, Chip Louie wrote: > > >> > > > > > >Hi Cotty, > > > >There are a couple of generations of Canon's IS, the first > generation was on > >the old lenses like the EF 75-300IS and EF 28-135IS zooms. > <<SNIPPED>> > >also > >slowed down AF performance when trying to gain AF and could > spuriously start > >jittering in the finder if moved while IS was on. I was disappointed in > >these lenses to say the least. > ......snip > > > > > >Cheers/Chip > > > > > > > > Hi Chip > > Great write-up!! > > I been experiencing the same "softness" issues with my 28-135, > it's good to > know I'm not the only one. I wish Canon would bring out an 'L' lens that > would cover this range. > I know Canon recently introduced a 28-350, but that's overkill > (plus it's a > bit heavy and pricey). > > Rob > >
Hi Rob, I waited for 6 or 7 years for an EF 28-105 2.8L when I was film based. Now having gone digital I need an EF 22-85 2.8L for my 1D. This would be like a 28-105mm on the 1D and a 35-135m on the 10D/D60 bodies. Both very good ranges for a general purpose zoom. It should be "L" quality all the way, I'd rather have image quality and heavy duty fixed length barrel construction than IS at these short a focal lengths. At the moment there is nothing but the 28-135IS in this range unless you are willing to buy an EF 24-70 2.8L and it can be a bit short sometimes for general purpose use. This plus IS capability is the reason this lens continues to sell well against the EF 28-105USM. Cheers/Chip * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
