Here is an article that may be of some interest to Canon lens users. It is entitled "Canon f/2.8 and f/4 lens choice" and can be read by clicking HERE.
Freelance photographer Helen Atkinson focuses on Canon’s professional f/2.8 and f/4 lens and examines the various physical and technical benefits offered by the differing aperture equivalents.
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Showing posts with label lens review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lens review. Show all posts
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
[review] Tokina AT-X 116 11-16mm f/2.8
I rented this ultra wide lens to give it a try (wanted to see if it was something that would be of some use to me).
Here is one of many shots I took with it last week.
It delivers great images, with great color and contrast. Focusing speed it exceptional as well. This lens is lightweight but does not look nor feel cheap. Excellent construction. It's not waterproof but that is not a problem for me. It is reasonably priced - assuming you can find a store that has one. These lenses sell out as quickly as they come in.
It may be a while before I want to use an ultra wide angle lens again but when I do I know which one to get.
I have an online album of photos I shot with this lens, they can be viewed by clicking HERE.
To read about the specifications of this lens click HERE.
Click HERE to read the Photo.Net review of this lens.
Here is one of many shots I took with it last week.
It delivers great images, with great color and contrast. Focusing speed it exceptional as well. This lens is lightweight but does not look nor feel cheap. Excellent construction. It's not waterproof but that is not a problem for me. It is reasonably priced - assuming you can find a store that has one. These lenses sell out as quickly as they come in.
It may be a while before I want to use an ultra wide angle lens again but when I do I know which one to get.
I have an online album of photos I shot with this lens, they can be viewed by clicking HERE.
To read about the specifications of this lens click HERE.
Click HERE to read the Photo.Net review of this lens.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
[Review] My Review of Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens - USA
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens - USACanon EF 135mm f/2L USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens - USA
This is one sharp lense!!
By Mark from Illinois on 7/24/2007
out of 5
Pros: Strong Construction, Sharp Focus, Durable, Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quiet
Cons: NONE
Best Uses: Wildlife, Macro, General Use, Sports/Action, Portraits, Night Photography, Landscape, Professional Work
Describe Yourself: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
I wanted to do outdoors portraits and needed a little more reach than the 85mm gives me, so I took a chance and bought this lens. I hit a home run with this one, it is absolutely great!!
I use it for everything. Concert, plays, flower shots, portraits, everything.
It is the sharpest lense I own, sharper than my EF 70-200mm F/2.8 and I did not think it was possible to get better than that. This lens is always in the bag wherever I go. It will be a big boost for me in the upcoming marching band season.
I cannot recommend this lens highly enough. I don't care what price is charged for this lens it is worth every penny.
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Sample shots:
Update 8/6/2008: to view more photos that I have taken with this lens please click HERE.
[Review] My review of the Canon EF 28mm F/1.8 USM lens
As much as I love the 50mm f/1.4 lens there were times when it just was not wide enough. So I started an detailed search to find, for me, the perfect wide angle fixed focus lens.
As this lens will not get used a whole lot I immediately eliminated the 'L' lenses as too costly for the return. I was looking for something in the 20-30mm range. It needed to be a USM as non-USM lenses make too much noise while focusing and this lens will be used at plays & concerts. (I have the 35mm f/2 and it is way too noisy to use at these events.)
To make a long story short I selected the 28mm f/1.8 USM. This lens approaches the 'standard' 50mm lens length that shoots pretty much what you see with your eye. It excells in dimly lit interiors, such as auditoriums, for instance. Use it wide open with confidence, but focus carefully - DOF is narrow even with a 28 at 1.8.
Pros: Lightweight, Consistent Output, Strong Construction, Rugged, Easily Interchangeable, Durable, Sharp Focus, Wide Aperture
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Update 8/7/2008: To view a few of the photos I have taken with this lens since I first got it click HERE.
As this lens will not get used a whole lot I immediately eliminated the 'L' lenses as too costly for the return. I was looking for something in the 20-30mm range. It needed to be a USM as non-USM lenses make too much noise while focusing and this lens will be used at plays & concerts. (I have the 35mm f/2 and it is way too noisy to use at these events.)
To make a long story short I selected the 28mm f/1.8 USM. This lens approaches the 'standard' 50mm lens length that shoots pretty much what you see with your eye. It excells in dimly lit interiors, such as auditoriums, for instance. Use it wide open with confidence, but focus carefully - DOF is narrow even with a 28 at 1.8.
Pros: Lightweight, Consistent Output, Strong Construction, Rugged, Easily Interchangeable, Durable, Sharp Focus, Wide Aperture
Cons: my only complaint is the same as with all non L lenses, that I have to pay extra for the hood.
To see other photos taken with this lens click HERE.
Items I Recommend: EW-63 II Lens Hood and a quality 58mm Haze UV-1 Glass Filter. I bought my copy at Amazon and highly recommend them, click here to see this lens on their website:
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
I give this lens 4 out of 5 stars!! (Only thing preventing the 5th star is L quality construction, which was not a big deal for me considering how I will use this lens.)
Update 8/7/2008: To view a few of the photos I have taken with this lens since I first got it click HERE.
Sunday, July 06, 2008
My Review of Canon Compact EF 28-105mm f/4-5.6 (USM) Wide Angle-Telephoto Auto Focus Zoom Lens - USA
Canon Compact EF 28-105mm f/4-5.6 (USM) Wide Angle-Telephoto Auto Focus Zoom Lens - USA
out of 5
Pros: Sharp Focus, Quiet, Lightweight, Consistent Output Cons: Weak Casing Best Uses: General Use Describe Yourself: Hobbyist/Enthusiast This is a nice entry level lens. If you are just pirchasing a DSLR I'd highly recommend starting out with this lens. It's image quality is pretty good, the AF is reasonably good (in good light) and it's lilght weight.
(legalese) Update 06/05/2008: Here is what my copy looked like before I sold it, as I owned an older version I believe.
Friday, May 16, 2008
[Review] Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens
I use this lens mostly for existing light interior photos and portrait photos. (It does work well with strobes in a studio setting too.)
Between the fast, constant aperture and the IS system, you get great low-light capability.
It's as sharp as my 50 1.4 but more versatile for use in group portraits.
It appears to be at least as well-built as the 40D/30D I use it with.
It is expensive, but it is really the best thing you can hang on a Canon crop frame camera. If you intend to go to a full frame format at some point then this will not be the lens for you and you should look into the 24-70mm L lens.
Pros: Smooth bokeh, Fast, Sharp, Versatile
Cons: fairly large & heavy (but not as heavy as the 24-70), Hood has to be purchased seperately
Best Uses: Portraits, Night/Low Light Photography, Travel Photography
To get your copy click here Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras
Between the fast, constant aperture and the IS system, you get great low-light capability.
It's as sharp as my 50 1.4 but more versatile for use in group portraits.
It appears to be at least as well-built as the 40D/30D I use it with.
It is expensive, but it is really the best thing you can hang on a Canon crop frame camera. If you intend to go to a full frame format at some point then this will not be the lens for you and you should look into the 24-70mm L lens.
Pros: Smooth bokeh, Fast, Sharp, Versatile
Cons: fairly large & heavy (but not as heavy as the 24-70), Hood has to be purchased seperately
Best Uses: Portraits, Night/Low Light Photography, Travel Photography
To get your copy click here Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras
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