well, i purchased this as uprade from kit 18-55 IS and that was my first wrong in photography. The range is very very good for walk-around, from ultra-wide to mid-tele (and of course, shouldnot far expecting). But the problem are (1) its weight and long size -> not balance when shooting; (2) focus -> seems lower than kit and keep hunting although enough light; and (3) <IMPORTANT> too soft -> not only portrait shooting but also landscape, from morning to evening, from city centre to forest, even using at f16 on tripod (using flash is a little bit improve). The centre of photo is fine, but going out, sharpness loss quickly and unacceptable. That the reasons I move to EF 28-135 IS USM (although sounds not enough wide on APS-C sensor).
however, if budget is likely issuse and just want ALL-in-ONE lens with lowest price, those problems are still acceptable for this walkaround lens (but when your skilsl in photography improve and your photos requirements increase, you should have another choice)
Problems:
long, slow focus and too soft.
however, if budget is likely issuse and just want ALL-in-ONE lens with lowest price, those problems are still acceptable for this walkaround lens (but when your skilsl in photography improve and your photos requirements increase, you should have another choice)
Problems:
long, slow focus and too soft.