Any Opinions On The EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?

[jim_mueller2]

I don't hear much about the EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM. It's

inexpensive (relatively) and fairly wide. Has anyone had any hands

on experience with this lens?

[jim_mueller2]

I forgot to mention I would be using it on my D-SLR, the 300D, and my 35mm camera, the Elan 7e.

[socke]

Friend of mine has one, it's great on his EOS D30, EOS 3 and 1n as well as on my EOS D60 so should be as good on your 300d.<br>

Most of the pictures he takes for our site are made with this lens<br>

<img src="http://www.trenz.de/bilder/8/IMG_5013(2).JPG">

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Or have a look at the party pics at <a href="www.n28.de">www.n28.de</a><br>

Volker

[socke]

Here's a hopefully working one<br>

<a href="http://www.n28.de">www.n28.de</a><br>

Again, look for the party pics as the news items are usualy shot with 16-35L, 50/1.4, 70-200L and 35-350L on a D60 or 1d.

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Regards

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Volker

[PuppyDigs]

You'll love it on a film SLR. The range is a bit of a yawn on a 1.6x DSLR.

[citizensmith1664875108]

In general it's supposed to be in the high quality consumer grade of lenses. Similat quality to the 28-105 f/3.4-4.5 and similar glass. It shows minimal distortion, good overall sharpness, and is well put together. I only traded mine in because I wanted a 24 f/2.8 instead.

[mike kelly]

It's a good approximation of a "standard" lens for the 10D / 300D. I use it on the 10D and

am happy with the quality - not as sharp as the 50mm 1.8, but I think a bit sharper than

my 28-105 3.5/4.5 II USM.

[taner]

minimum focus distance (a crucial factor for foregrounds) - rather long for a 20mm perspective. Smth. to consider.

[steve_simons]

^^ But for the DSLR it'd be fine for a 32mm (20mm x 1.6) lens.

[lee_shively]

I've had one for about four years. I have no experience using it on a DSLR, only on film cameras. I've been pleased with it. It's big, especially with the lens hood attached, but it seems to be pretty sharp wide open and at smaller apertures. It's as well made as any of the plastic barreled EF lenses I own. USM works well--just like on all EF lenses. It's not much for low light/existing light shooting due to the small maximum apertures. I bought it when I was shooting a lot of nature scenics and using a tripod for virtually everything and it is a great lens for this type of photography. The Magic Lantern Guide to Canon Lenses (from 1995) described it as one of the best deals in the Canon line based on price and performance. Like most zooms, it was not recommended for architectural subjects. If I remember correctly, reviews said it had essentially the same optical performance as the 17-35/2.8L that was available at the time.

[mad]

Hoya!

 

Nice someone started this thread!

I will consider buying it as soon as I got the money and it is quite rare to find something about it -everyone goes for the nore expensive 16-35L... :-/

 

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