Canon 18-55IS at the long end?

[robert_thommes1]

<p>OK. You have pretty much convinced me to stay with my 18-55IS lens in liu of of other similar zooms......well....almost. I still need to be convinced about this lens's abilities at the 55mm end. Statistically(Photozone)it's up to the task. But I'm a doubter, and need to see it in action. So I've been looking for examples of shots taken with this lens at or near 55mm of DISTANT objects. Can you either furnish me an example or two, or steer me to a site that can? I wasn't very successful when visiting pbase. Thank you.</p>

[phule]

<p>http://www.flickr.com/groups/canon18-55is/</p>

<p>http://www.flickr.com/groups/18-55canon/</p>

<p>Probably some other groups as well.</p>

[robert_wilson11]

<p>Robert - I'm taking my EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens to Alaska in a few months so I've been trying to test its capabilities (as well as my own). It just happens that I shot the attached a few days ago. It's not a great picture but it WAS taken at 55mm with the lens in question. The railed walkway on the other side of the lake is about 500 yd away. Taken at 55mm, ISO: 200, f/16, 1/90 sec. hope this helps.</p><div></div>

[anders_carlsson]

<p>Suggestion: Take your lens out and shoot yourself. That's what I call action. Your own opinion is really the only one that matters.</p>

[colin carron]

<p>I agree with the above post. Other copies of this lens may work fine but you may have got a lemon. Go out and try it on a tripod at a selection of apertures and at long medium and short focal lengths.</p>

[wgpinc]

<p>Bob, Stop trolling on photo dot net. The 18-55mm IS lens is a pretty good lens as you can tell from the review on photozone.de but it takes some skills to get the best out of it, particularly with the 5.6 on the long end. The top third of my Chinatown portfolio is taken with the 18-55mm IS lens on an XSi. The constant 2.8 zooms like the Canon 17-55mm 2,8 IS or the Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 lens are 'better' lenses and because of the constant aperture makes them a little easier and friendlier to use. Good pictures happen 3-4 inches behind the lens. Work on your skills, post some pictures and have fun.</p>

[robert_thommes1]

<p>Nothing would make me happier than to go out and shoot. I got the lens for Xmas, and have yet to take it outside. Either I've been working or it's soooooo cold out. Like today. <br>

-20 with the wind chill. </p>

[bobatkins]

<p>Open the door, point the lens outside and take some shots.</p>

[PuppyDigs]

<p>Or crank up ISO and test the IS and your steady hand indoors. For ultimate sharpness, use a tripod and self-timer.</p>

[landscape_shooter]

<p>You seem to have owned and sold alot of lenses lately and are still looking to buy others. You are wondering how good a lens is that you already own. I was happy with a 28-90 and 75-300 lens for around 5 years before I upgraded any lenses. I would slow down a little and enjoy the equipment you have. Then when looking at alot of photos you will know if you like the lenses you have or are missing shots due to your equipment. There is alot more in lenses than just image quality. You may find yourself swithing lenses too much around a certain focal point where they cross over, or getting blurred shots because your lens is too slow etc,etc. The only one who knows if you will be happy with a lens is yourself. I'm not trying to be rude</p>

[phule]

<p>[[or it's soooooo cold out. Like today. -20 with the wind chill.]]</p>

<p>This is an excuse? Put on a hat.</p>

 

[juans eye]

<p>you can always put some fruit in a basket, place it next to window and do some still life :)<br>

congrats on your new camera.<br>

/bing</p>

[numbah_wan]

<p>Bob, I've seen a number of your posts over the past couple of years about lens choice. Out of curiosity, I clicked on your name and saw the following WTB ad..<br /> <br /> // January 4, 2009: WTB: Tamron(Canon) 28-75 2.8 Lens (Expiration: 2009-02-03) //<br /> <br /> That made me really confused because just 3-4 weeks ago, you asked about the optimal lens combo and based on the advice of many others, made the following conclusion..<br /> <br /> //"Your opinions of this lens combo."<br /> http://www.photo.net/canon-eos-digital-camera-forum/00LZGA<br /> "I appreciate all of your contributions. It seems rather unanimous that the lens to ditch is the Canon 28-105... Could be that 3 is all I really need. And that would be fine. Fewer choices to make....and that's what I like."//<br /> <br /> I feel like we're starting to run in circles. Just to confirm, you now have the 18-55/IS, 50/1.8, and 70-300/IS, right? What exactly do you think you'll accomplish with the Tamron 28-75 that you couldn't do with the Canon 28-105? And after the great advice you got on how to trim your equipment bag, why do you feel the need to replace that lens at all?<br /> <br /> You once said that you were interested in entering local photo contests. If that's still the case, make sure to spend enough time looking through the lens as opposed to playing hot potato with lens x vs. y. You have a fine set of glass. Given your questions, I don't think they're lacking sharpness, f-stops, or a little Ansel Adams inside telling you when to click the shutter; what they lack is more of your own use and experience. In addition to creating pictures, which is really the point of photography, I think it'll also ultimately help you have a clearer idea of what you'll need in the future.<br /> <br /> Best,<br /> n.</p>

[arhgabriel]

<p>here is a picture taken with my eos 450d with 18-55mm is, at long end. since i have no other lens in this range i cannot make a comparison, so it's up to you to decide if it worth or not.</p>

[arhgabriel]

<p>sorry but i'm new around and ...<br>

here is the link<br>

<a href="http://www.photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=4716334">http://www.photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=4716334</a></p>