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Nice range, expensive
on June 4, 2011
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from Baltimore, MD
I bought this to replace the kit lens (18-55) that came with the Rebel camera I purchased. It was a toss-up between this and the 55-250 lens. I chose this only because I thought it would be better not to be switching lenses back and forth depending on the situation. The quality isn't fantastic. I'd say the lens qualtiy and construction is nearly the same as the 18-55. It's great for nature and wildlife images when you don't necessarily have the time to switch up your gear.
What's great about it: Nice standard lens with good zoom range
What's not so great: More expensive than the kit lens and a decent zoom lens combined
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Great Lens!
on January 19, 2009
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from hurst, tx
i did a lot of research before buying another lens and i bought this one and i am very happy. this is the only lens i will probably ever need. it is a little expensive but it is definately worth it. i tried the tamron lenses and there was no comparison on the speed of the lens and the coloring plus the tamron i tried didn't have IS built in. This is the perfect all around lens that will let you take professional pictures at an amateur level. my wife could tell right away. depth of field is good in whatever you are trying to do. i can get the blurry background really good when you zoom in on something!
What's great about it: Super fast focus and very clear pictures. works very well indoors because its a 72mm lens.
What's not so great: Nothing really just getting use to the big lens.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Very versatile lens but compromised image quality
on October 19, 2010
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I purchased this lens along with a Canon T2i, and they performed well together. I went for this particular lens for the versatility, I only wanted to take a single lens on my recent vacation, and this covered all my requirements in terms of focal length extremely well. If you are very fussy about your pictures though, this may not be the lens for you. To achieve that large zoom range, the optics have suffered. The biggest issue is chromatic aberration at both extremities of the zoom range. Next is softness in the corners. However, if you keep it stopped down, and use RAW file formats and process the pictures afterwards to remove the CA, you get acceptable results. Overall its a winner due to its versatility, I would buy it again.
What's great about it: Versatility and zoom range - one lens does it all
What's not so great: Chomatic abberation and corner softness
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Great Lens!!
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Some of the reviews out there beat this lens up....Saying it not as sharp as they would like it to be. Remeber this is not an "L" lens! It does take great shots at all focal lengths and is a one lens fits all occasions. It is a great walkaround/vacation lens. Its IQ is very good and I am very satisfied for the price. You will not regret this purchase!
What's great about it: long zoom, image stability
What's not so great: no usm and not an L
I would recommend this to a friend!
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That´s the lens for you fell no more an amauter
on April 27, 2009
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I have just replaced my preferred lens (18-55 and 19-35mm) by this one, and it is amazing the versatility that I had during my vacation with my family. I was able to take the right scene and momentum, widening or closing the zoom on at my kids. It´s worthy for a daddy!! Canon at this time, surpassed my expectatives even been more expensive, but it has a smooth and fast zoom motor, 3.5-5.6 giving more sensibility to indoor shots. It is heavy, but for all the pros I gained, it deserves a good evaluation.
What's great about it: One lens for all day-by-day events with lens lock
What's not so great: heavy for carrying many hours
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Best all around lens for the money
on October 20, 2010
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It is perfect for the family who needs to capture close Aswell as far shots. Pretty quick to focus. I have it on my canon eos 60d and used it on the rebel t2i. It was a huge upgrade for both. Picture quality is great and i used it in disney for 3k photo's with no need for a lens change.
What's great about it: 18-200mm covers 99% of all family shots.
What's not so great: Weight and it takes better portraits at 80mm which puts you a little farther back.
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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Only lens needed
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This is a great lens for indoor close ups and outdoor scenes. The range of zoom on this lens makes it the only lens you will need to carry. I take alot of airshow pictures and I can get up close to the aircraft on the ground as well as zoom in to the aircraft in the sky.
Don't buy a lens included in a camera package, buy the body only and buy this lens.
What's great about it: Good price for the only lens you will need.
What's not so great: Canon needs an "L" series of this lens
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Longest waited super-zoom EF-S lens
on October 26, 2008
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from Portland, OR
This lens replaces the 18-55mm IS lens I have on my Rebel XSi, I have been waiting for this lens for quite a long time, carrying 2 lens and change them just too much hassle for me. Besides the 11x zoom, I also like its 2 UD Glass usually found in Canon's "L" lens. I would not mind to pay extra $200 if Canon would add USM and dust and moisture resistant to this lens to make it near "L" lens level. Finally the lens hood is expensive if you can find it at all.
What's great about it: 11x Zoom
What's not so great: No lens hood included.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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