yes, probably that is also why the older 17-85mm USM wasn't that popular also... ppl use it as it's the kit lens for 40D (I think??) ...
CANON 15 - 85mm and 18 - 135mm
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yes, probably that is also why the older 17-85mm USM wasn't that popular also... ppl use it as it's the kit lens for 40D (I think??) ...
errrr.. i not debating la.. i not even getting either one of these lens.. just stating what are the pros and cons that i can see .. since the TS is comparing these lens and i just want to share my thought over them
chill ...
I am also trying to explain to you that whether "waste of time" is up to individuals when you said that it is a strong phrase. There is no right or wrong.
renzokuken
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well i think we have to wait for the reviews of the 18~135 and 15~85 to be out before we can conclude
if the 18~135 has lower IQ than the 18~200 , logic would tell you to get the 18~200
anyway lets update each other when the reviews are out
dpreview is kinda slow at writing reviews
btw i went to MS color to ask for the price of 18~135
the lady said it should be around $650+... they haven't unload it from the box yet, i said it is ok if it is too much of a hassle , then the lady gave me an estimated price
if the 18~135 has lower IQ than the 18~200 , logic would tell you to get the 18~200
anyway lets update each other when the reviews are out
dpreview is kinda slow at writing reviews
btw i went to MS color to ask for the price of 18~135
the lady said it should be around $650+... they haven't unload it from the box yet, i said it is ok if it is too much of a hassle , then the lady gave me an estimated price
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well i think we have to wait for the reviews of the 18~135 and 15~85 to be out before we can conclude
if the 18~135 has lower IQ than the 18~200 , logic would tell you to get the 18~200
anyway lets update each other when the reviews are out
dpreview is kinda slow at writing reviews
btw i went to MS color to ask for the price of 18~135
the lady said it should be around $650+... they haven't unload it from the box yet, i said it is ok if it is too much of a hassle , then the lady gave me an estimated price
That's a big IF we do get any review of this lens at all, considering most (if not all) people will sell off this lens after getting 7D..... :think:
Quite true, most people will sell it away to deflate the cost of the EOS 7D.
EOS 7D kit ~ $2,890
Lens ~ $650
EOS 7D ~ $2,240
Not a bad deal.
flipfreak
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sample photos from 7D and some of the new lenses.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawari/sets/72157622340529571/detail/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawari/sets/72157622340529571/detail/
blueskye168
Senior Member
Less likely to regret(to me)
Yup:thumbsup:fully agreed
through my own experiences/circumstances tooNot launch yet. Must wait till Nov. Sigh..... :dunno:
Zoomster
Senior Member
Nov? why canon never launch all the items together? Dammit.
tks for the update infinity
Hi, just called MS, this lens should be available on sale for $1150+/- (est) within the next 2 weeks. U aiming for this lens? I am considering either this or the 17-55mm f/2.8. :think:
Zoomster
Senior Member
Am considering this. On paper at least, it looks better than the 17-85. Has USM, FTM, IS. Has UD glass, similar to 17-55. and bigger zoom. Looks good. Thot of using it as a travel zoom, all-in-one etc.
Not really interested in 18-200 as i think these lenses cut corners. IQ may not be that good as smaller range zooms.
Only stopping factor is it normal F3.5-F5.6 aperture.
But then, a 15-85 F2.8lens would easily cost more than 2K and become the new king of non L lens.
renzokuken
Senior Member
well i do hope they will give the lens a review
dpreview will definitely give a review for 7D
since 18~135 comes together with 7D as a kit lens, i do hope they will give it a review too!!
hmmm i might be buying the 18~135
wondering how much the 2nd hand ones will cost
Though i know that this is a canon thread.. What about the Sigma lense that i mentioned for the 24 - 70 mm? I know if given a choice, most people would choose the original. But i do believe that third party lenses do give good results too.. Anyone who can give me some comparisons between the sigma 24 - 70 and the 18 - 135 then? I am leaning towards the 18 - 135 at the meantime though..
Check out the B&S corner, most people are selling it for $650. It will be difficult for you to find 2nd hand ones cos as I mention before, most will immediately sell it after getting their 7D. Good luck!
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