Lens which you regret buying it

[davsmiths]

kit lens 18-135.

imo the IQ is good, its light, but the focusing ring is too darn noisy, and feels so much like a toy.
plus, its almost never on my body now..

noisy? i beg to differ. the focusing on the 18-135mm is faster and slightly quieter than the 18-55mm kit lens.

 

[Fapic]

i've never owned an 18-55 bro, so i cant comment on that.
my opinion was based after a regular usage of an L lens, which probably let to my unjust point of view.

To each his own in any case.

 

[litlefiter]

i've never owned an 18-55 bro, so i cant comment on that.
my opinion was based after a regular usage of an L lens, which probably let to my unjust point of view.

To each his own in any case.

Haha, L lens has USM focus motor, of course alot quieter and faster! cannot be compared to the micro motor in the kit lenses. I think for beginners, the AF of 18-55 and 18-135 is probably good enough already, it is unlikely that one is going to shoot sports with it. In fact, i managed to shoot sports with my 55-250, just that i get less keeper shots than i would get with a USM-equipped lens.

 

[CanonEOS]

Thinking to start this thread to share everyone real experience.
It may not be the len is too good. No len is perfect. It could be yourself, your needs or it just don't justified the price.

For me, It's the Canon 18-200mm.
I don't need >100mm range since i can "crop it" later. So, i am carry extra weight which i don't need it. IQ is also not sharp for me. I sold it off as it is "sleeping" in my dry room.

Wah you have a dry room!!! you muz have alot of lenses =P

 

[litlefiter]

Wah you have a dry room!!! you muz have alot of lenses =P

HAHA. u probably need all the canon lenses to have a dry room lol

 

[Anson]

i've never owned an 18-55 bro, so i cant comment on that.
my opinion was based after a regular usage of an L lens, which probably let to my unjust point of view.

Comparing between L and kit lenses is like heaven and earth. :think:

 

[ConnorMcLeod]

a 2nd hand sigma 28-300mm when I was a newbie.

 

[Purance]

Why the 18-200? Its quite different from the 70-200.. btw, non-IS at 200mm is quite hard. U must have strong hands.

hmm..overall IQ for my 18-200 seems off, colour not vibrant, sharpness kns (unless with flash).
Wonder if can calibrate it at CSS will improve or not, anyway the 70-200 non-IS shuldnt be a prob as i shoot much during the day

 

[dRebelXT]

17-40 ;p dun flame me haha .... don't know why but i find the images "flat"... fastest lens i have buy/sell ...

i am flamed instead.. :cry: that's the best in my asenal.. :heart:

 

[pegasus7777777]

Wah you have a dry room!!! you muz have alot of lenses =P

O.O


WTB Dry Room. Please quote, condition 9 at least. Preferably come with bed. Thanks!

 

[Anson]

hmm..overall IQ for my 18-200 seems off, colour not vibrant, sharpness kns (unless with flash).
Wonder if can calibrate it at CSS will improve or not

You mention that the lens is sharp when using flash? Why not you perform a focusing test when mounted on a tripod.

If you have "sharpness" or focusing issue even after a tripod mounted test, my advise is that you send it for CSC calibration with your body.

With regards to IQ & colours of the Canon 18-200IS, if you are looking for L graded lenses... it's like comparing apple and orange.

Having owned & used the 18-200IS and a number of primes and constant F2.8 zoom (includes a few Ls). The 18-200IS still remain one of my fav lens till date.

 

[Fapic]

Comparing between L and kit lenses is like heaven and earth. :think:

Which explains the word "unjust" in my reply bro.

 

[gohjialong]

You mention that the lens is sharp when using flash? Why not you perform a focusing test when mounted on a tripod.

If you have "sharpness" or focusing issue even after a tripod mounted test, my advise is that you send it for CSC calibration with your body.

With regards to IQ & colours of the Canon 18-200IS, if you are looking for L graded lenses... it's like comparing apple and orange.

Having owned & used the 18-200IS and a number of primes and constant F2.8 zoom (includes a few Ls). The 18-200IS still remain one of my fav lens till date.

Because of the flexible range and the sharpness? Or what's the reason behind it?

 

[Anson]

Which explains the word "unjust" in my reply bro.

Agreed... there is a reason why Ls are expensive... but ultimately the equipment is only as good as it's wielder...

Because of the flexible range and the sharpness? Or what's the reason behind it?

For shoots that does not require me to use a wide-angle lens, or shoot at F2.8 or larger.. the 18-200IS would be my choice lens.

 

[icelava]

You probably won't regret as much as this chap

https://www.lensrentals.com/news/2010.07.18/lenses-don-t-collect-the-whole-set

 

[keyuan]

none for me so far

18~55 for walk about and wide angle shots
55~250 for those moments when you don't want to walk right infront of your subject and spoils the natural expression, concerts, candids etc etc
50mm f1.8 for low light and bokeh-licious background isolation

only wished that my lens have bigger apertures, and not having front rotating elements when focusing

after reading the entire thread
have no clue what some of you are ranting about seriously

50mm f1.8
cheapest prime, $100+ for a f1.8? come'on what's there to complain seriously?


55~250
superbly sharp from 55mm~150mm and at 250mm, Image Stabilization
which lens can provide you with the reach , and being relatively sharp and being priced at $380?


don't blame these lenses please :nono:

lol... :thumbsup: agreed with renzokuken. Most of the time its the photographer not the lens.

Every lens served diff needs.

e.g. 70-200 f2.8 is a great lens for sports etc. But i will never bring it for holiday. Only lens that i sold is 55-250, not thats its bad but my shooting needs change. Sort of regretted lol..

 

[jawzsg]

You probably won't regret as much as this chap

https://www.lensrentals.com/news/2010.07.18/lenses-don-t-collect-the-whole-set

:sweatsm:.. ya poor chap

 

[nitewalk]

You probably won't regret as much as this chap

https://www.lensrentals.com/news/2010.07.18/lenses-don-t-collect-the-whole-set

Really good article i'll show this to any friend who wants to get a dslr.

 

[enzeru21]

Really good article i'll show this to any friend who wants to get a dslr.

exactly my thoughts~!

 

[devilcup]

Really good article i'll show this to any friend who wants to get a dslr.

i dun really try to discourage my fren to get Dslr. imho, dslr really make photo better. this is a fact, but it is also a matter a value for money. (this does not mean dslr dun produce bad photo, it about the skill...) dslr is much bigger, heavier... so this will indirectly discourage most ppl who really mind about the weight and size to bring out. Also,there are better smaller alternative to use.

otherwise, i think money is most impt facto... how i wish i got more spare cash to upgrade my lens collection and accessories...