Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS LENS

[timxdrama]

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NO, it's not the best Canon Zoom for Portraits, it's fine for a Tourist.

look for a used Canon 24-70L (if ya can't afford a new one), they go for under a grand over on the fred miranda site.

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was that a low blow to anyone using the lens! looking at prices even getting a used one will be tough.

[timxdrama]

I BOUGHT THE 28-135 IS.

researching for long enough to realize it IS a good lens for me with what im doing right now and my budget. rather than spend $1000 on a lens im spending $450 and putting the other $500 towards my student loan!

[stevenD]

well Tim, you asked...I answered..

Do you want to take the very best photos? ...OR

Do you want to take the best photos for the least amount of money?

I don't meant to slight anyone, but if you want a reccomendation for the BEST Lens to use, then I made it.

If you can't afford it, and you want the best photos possible, then save-up until you can. A big item like this only hurts ONCE and you will be using it for a much long time and perhaps with many different bodies. It is an awesome Lens and I know a number of Canon Shooters who swear by it.

I appolgize to any owners that are happy with their 28-135IS Lenses...

another Canon 24-70L f2.8 shot:

[stevenD]

I'm sure you will be happy with it and I should go back to ignoring threads like this, nothing against you, it's just that many people are looking for lower priced alternatives and I usually reccomend going with the best.

enjoy, btw, my friend (who owns both a 1D MKII and a 20D) often puts this lens on his 20D when his wife shoots it as it is a very versatile lens.

another Canon 24-70L f2.8 shot:

[timxdrama]

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well Tim, you asked...I answered..

Do you want to take the very best photos? ...OR

Do you want to take the best photos for the least amount of money?

I don't meant to slight anyone, but if you want a reccomendation for the BEST Lens to use, then I made it.

If you can't afford it, and you want the best photos possible, then save-up until you can. A big item like this only hurts ONCE and you will be using it for a much long time and perhaps with many different bodies. It is an awesome Lens and I know a number of Canon Shooters who swear by it.

I appolgize to any owners that are happy with their 28-135IS Lenses...



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no no i completely appreciate the opinion dont worry no hard feelings. just with my current amatuer status and my lingering student loans i had to go ahead with this lens for now. next purchase will be the 70-200L 2.8 or the 24-70L 2.8 lens because i know getting a GREAT lens is crucial.

just remember were not all in the same boat, im a starving student struggling to pay rent AND eat... so investing money is a timely process. As soon as I start making ANY money off photography is when i will be able to invest more seriously.

thanks for the feedback!