Quality issues with the 17-55?

[alliedhero]

I've just got one...Oops



That sounds super duper heavy!

Last but not least, all the lens creep and dust issues are easily forgotten once you see the IQ from this lens.

 

[soons]

Yes it is heavy, but I didn't regret getting 1.

 

[Technospaz]

I'll be snagging one tomorrow. Can't wait

 

[auden09]

lol cool

 

[Teegongkia]

A point to note once the IS breaks down, it cost at least $230 to replace....
and i just did that....

 

[cookiestar84]

A point to note once the IS breaks down, it cost at least $230 to replace....
and i just did that....

Sorry a noob question for you. As in what condition then will you know that the lens IS had broken down?:embrass:

Cannot auto focus?

Thanks

 

[cookiestar84]

Let use know your experience.
I think there are not much choices for 7D body, i think this will be the best lens.

Hi there, Actually i'm just a beginner.
Due to comments given by CSers, i'm so tempted and bought it. :sweat:
D camera i'm holding onto is 500D kit II

Compare to 18-200mm lens that was issued with the body. This lens was heavy but its AF at nite is much sharper/faster than the 18-200mm.

Anyway, a side questions for u bros/sis out there.
Since i've the 17-55m and the default 18-200mm, should i be letting go of the latter?

Comments and suggestions are most welcome since i'm just a beginner. :dunno::bsmilie:

Thanks in advance.

 

[JellyBelly]

Hi there, Actually i'm just a beginner.
Due to comments given by CSers, i'm so tempted and bought it. :sweat:
D camera i'm holding onto is 500D kit II

Compare to 18-200mm lens that was issued with the body. This lens was heavy but its AF at nite is much sharper/faster than the 18-200mm.

Anyway, a side questions for u bros/sis out there.
Since i've the 17-55m and the default 18-200mm, should i be letting go of the latter?

Comments and suggestions are most welcome since i'm just a beginner. :dunno::bsmilie:

Thanks in advance.

Only if you need the cash.

I would keep both, 17-55 for indoors and 18-200 for outdoors.

 

[cookiestar84]

Only if you need the cash.

I would keep both, 17-55 for indoors and 18-200 for outdoors.

Thanks.

 

[jdbatino]

Cookiestar,

Just sell your 18-200 and get a used 70-200 F4 (no IS) for same money!! It's even sharper than the 17-55! You dun need IS if you are using it outdoors anyway.

You'd always wanna use your 17-55 2.8!!
trust me, your not going to touch that 18-200mm once you use you 17-55.

My first lens was an 18-200 on a 500d. then i got a 17-55. Sold off the 18-200m as soon as I saw the BIG difference in image quality. Then i closed my eyes and got a 70-200mm F4 IS.

A 17-55 2.8 and 70-200mm F4 is the sharpest zoom combo for a crop body.
Nuthing is better in terms of sharpness.

 

[cookiestar84]

Cookiestar,

.... Then i closed my eyes and got a 70-200mm F4 IS......

WoW! thanks for the suggestions.
LOL..i'm just a beginner which knows nothing but to shoot landscape and potrait only. and taking a L lens proof to be somehow far-fetch, hefty and redundant to me leh...No offence..but i'm really using a DSLR for the first time, unlike all the experts and pro out there.

Do hope u understand my POV.

Thanks once more.

 

[jdbatino]

^^
But its more expensive to keep your 18-200mm in the cabinet

You can sell it for at least 750 bucks then Buy a 70-200mm F4L for 750 bucks too.

Or you can also get an EFS 10-22mm if you prefer ultra wide angle (its 900 bucks used, so you have to top up).

Or just sell it and keep the 750 bucks.

All if these are much better options than keeping it.

 

[auden09]

the 18-200 can be a good solution for situations where u dun want to change lens, like walking about when u need a zoom. ie traveling

 

[cookiestar84]

^^
But its more expensive to keep your 18-200mm in the cabinet

You can sell it for at least 750 bucks then Buy a 70-200mm F4L for 750 bucks too.

Or you can also get an EFS 10-22mm if you prefer ultra wide angle (its 900 bucks used, so you have to top up).

Or just sell it and keep the 750 bucks.

All if these are much better options than keeping it.

the 18-200 can be a good solution for situations where u dun want to change lens, like walking about when u need a zoom. ie traveling

Thanks for the valuable opinions guys.
Lets not side track too far. this thread is meant for 'Technospaz' bro.
I will start a new topic for my 18-200mm.

Apologies to 'Technospaz' and the rest of CSers. thanks for sharing the thread.
Thanks to all Pros and expert for your comments too.

 

[jdbatino]

the 18-200 can be a good solution for situations where u dun want to change lens, like walking about when u need a zoom. ie traveling

Yeah, but I'd rather have very top notch shots with my 17-55

Travelling can be expensive so its nice to have amazing shots. a shorter reach 17-55 will get you much more keepers than a 18-200. Especially if you walk around at night.

An 18-200mm will get you a lot of shots that a 17-55 cannot. But 17-55 will get you a lot of amazing ones. Its more about quality versus quantity.

Honestly, If you can only have 2 lenses, is there anyone here who would pick a 17-55 2.8 and 18-200mm combo over a 17-55 2.8 and 70-200mm F4 combo?

 

[Shen siung]

Cookiestar,

Just sell your 18-200 and get a used 70-200 F4 (no IS) for same money!! It's even sharper than the 17-55! You dun need IS if you are using it outdoors anyway.

You'd always wanna use your 17-55 2.8!!
trust me, your not going to touch that 18-200mm once you use you 17-55.

My first lens was an 18-200 on a 500d. then i got a 17-55. Sold off the 18-200m as soon as I saw the BIG difference in image quality. Then i closed my eyes and got a 70-200mm F4 IS.

A 17-55 2.8 and 70-200mm F4 is the sharpest zoom combo for a crop body.
Nuthing is better in terms of sharpness.

The sharpest among four 70-200 (f2.8 / f4; IS / non IS) should be f4 IS version
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5665846&postcount=24

Of course, more expensive.

 

[muvouser]

yes. I would be one of them. I have all the lenses mentioned. I would bring out just the 17-55 and 18-200 instead of 70-200f4 becuase at times, you just want to bring "smaller package" especially when you want to be casual.

Yeah, but I'd rather have very top notch shots with my 17-55

Honestly, If you can only have 2 lenses, is there anyone here who would pick a 17-55 2.8 and 18-200mm combo over a 17-55 2.8 and 70-200mm F4 combo?

 

[jdbatino]

yes. I would be one of them. I have all the lenses mentioned. I would bring out just the 17-55 and 18-200 instead of 70-200f4 becuase at times, you just want to bring "smaller package" especially when you want to be casual.

But you have all of the lenses...
Some ( well most) have limited budgets.

If you can only afford to own only two of the lenses mentioned which two would you keep?

 

[linkk]

i have both the 70-200 F4 IS and 17-55 2.8 IS for more than a year. It's a great combo, you won't need any other zoom lens, unless you go prime.

my 17-55 don't give me any problems, very sharp and IS is great!

 

[soons]

Guys, if the warranty is covered for IS, spend another $250 or $200 to extend the warranty for another 2 years.
(Only applies to lens with at least 1 month warranty)