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The only redeeming value is the f/2.8 aperture

Started Dec 6, 2017 | User reviews thread
beagle1 Forum Pro • Posts: 11,742
Re: The only redeeming value is the f/2.8 aperture

Howard wrote:

I've read some raving reviews about this lens -- some say "It's the best non-L lens Canon has made.", etc. Not so. The optical quality is mediocre at best -- okay sharpness, pronounced distortions and vignetting; and the build quality is below average. The only redeeming value is its f/2.8 aperture, which does come handy in low-light situations, and it is the only dedicated EF-S zoom lens with a constant large aperture and useful focal length range, so that leaves one with no choice if such is needed.

I suppose but the redeeming value of my 22mm f/2 is it can fit in my shirt pocket ... and it's sharp and cheap

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