Description
T
his is an extremely mediocre
lens, making it virtually impossible to acquire sharp pictures. The price is cheap,
but so is the lens and the overall build and quality are low. If you are a beginner just getting into
digital SLR photography, you will be much better
off getting a prime lens
or two (I recommend the 28mm
f/2.8 and the 50mm f/1.8 ) of higher quality. If you absolutely must have a single
zoom lens to cover a range of
focal lengths, spend $100 more to get the better
28-105 lens with an
ultrasonic motor. There will be an enormous difference in the quality of your
photos. [fix g index]
The optics are mediocre at best, making it nearly impossible to get
ultra-sharp pictures. The price is cheap, and so is the lens; the overall
workmanship and quality is low. If you are a beginner just getting into SLR
photography, you will be much better served by getting a couple of prime
lenses (I recommend 50mm and 80mm) of higher quality. If you absolutely must
have a single zoom lens to cover a range of focal lengths, spend $100 more
to get the better lens. It will make a HUGE difference in the quality of
your pictures.
If you need a
low light lens, this isn't it. If your primary objective is to take pictures in low light situation such as
weddings and
concerts, then get the
24-70mm IS f/2.8L
USM instead.
Developed to succeed the EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6, which was marketed in 1993, this compact, lightweight standard zoom lens covers
wide-angle 28 mm to medium telephoto 80 mm. Like the EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 V USM, it has a metal ring at the front of the zoom ring to give it an upscale image. It uses a DC motor as AF drive actuator. The optical system and controls are the same as those of the EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 V USM. For environmental protection, only lead-free glass lens elements are used.
Features
This has the same optical system, construction, and exterior design as the EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 IV USM lens. Instead of having a USM, it has a micro motor. This lens can cover all commonly used focal lenths from wide-angle 28mm to medium-telephoto 80mm
