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Very good all around zoom

Started Feb 27, 2020 | User reviews
gipper51 Veteran Member • Posts: 5,904
Very good all around zoom
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Does about all you can ask of a superzoom.   Very usable wide open, plenty sharp stopped down, fast focus, good stabilization, fairly compact and light.  Like any superzoom, copy to copy variation tends to product more so-so examples vs. pro grade lenses.  But if you get a good one, this lens is a keeper for Canon crop DSLRs.

Now in 2020, prices for this lens second-hand are incredibly low.  Makes this lens even more of a bargain.

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BlueRay2 Forum Pro • Posts: 14,816
Re: Very good all around zoom

sharp compared to what? do you have any photo to post so we can see how sharp is it? otherwise, we just have to take your word

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OP gipper51 Veteran Member • Posts: 5,904
Re: Very good all around zoom

1Dx4me wrote:

sharp compared to what? do you have any photo to post so we can see how sharp is it? otherwise, we just have to take your word

Ha!  I didn't realize a lens review actually makes a forum post here!  I'll dig up some samples and post later tonight.

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OP gipper51 Veteran Member • Posts: 5,904
Re: Very good all around zoom

A few samples

18mm, f8

135mm, f5.6

24mm, f9

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tdbmd Senior Member • Posts: 1,547
Re: Very good all around zoom

I have had the 18-135 STM and currently the 18-135 Nano USM version.  I found both lenses to be very good for all around use on a APS-C camera.  They also work well for daylight sports if you don't need a ton of reach.

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