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Apr 18, 2024 08:27:11   #
ialvarez50
 
Retired CPO wrote:
You're kidding right?!?! The ONLY thing that a 50mm macro is good for in macro is stamps or possibly coins. The working distance is almost NOTHING! For a walk around nifty fifty they are OK. But if that is what you are wanting it
for why would you recommend a macro?


Have you ever used one? The lens I have can be use as a regular lens and photograph anything, and if I want extreme closeups, I can photograph that too.

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Apr 18, 2024 08:30:24   #
jrcarpe Loc: Jacksonville,AR
 
The Canon 18-135 would do a great job. I had the 28-135 and used it on a 40D and 70D with great results. I have a Tamron 16-300 now which I wish I had not bought. I just don't feel comfortable with it.

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Apr 18, 2024 09:01:18   #
maxlieberman Loc: 19027
 
luvmypets wrote:
I don't know if Canon offers this but Nikon site sells refurbished cameras and lenses on their website. You might want to look there and see what they offer and what they charge.

Good luck in your search for a new (to you) lens.

Dodie


I have bought refurbished from Nikon. Generally, all you get is the item. None of the other stuff that is packed in the box.

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Apr 18, 2024 09:27:26   #
Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore
 
BAchme wrote:
Need some feedback for purchasing my next lens.

I currently have a Canon 90 D. The only lens that will work with it is a Sigma 150 -600. It's great for my wildlife photography which is my focus, but I still need something else to continue to do other types of photography.

The budget is limited since the camera and lens are relatively new purchases. I want to do some landscape, flowers, and general all-around stuff. With my flowers, I typical lean more to close-ups, and I currently use my iPhone for that.

I am currently looking at trying one from Amazon (free return policy). The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 is a Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (New, White Box). I know it's not a USM, but I wonder if it might be a stop-gap lens. I'm open to looking at other ones, but recently, this one has popped up.

I typically purchase from B& H. Also, open to refurbishment.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!


Thanks!

Barb
Need some feedback for purchasing my next lens. br... (show quote)


I have the 18'135 and love it On my rebel

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Apr 18, 2024 09:40:50   #
47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range
 
ialvarez50 wrote:
I always recommend a 50mm micro lens to mmy students. It can be used for any type of photography. Also, If you know photoshop, I have used this lens to capture gigantic images. I photograph a scene in 12 frames and then I stich them together in photoshop. There is nothing so big that I cannot photograph with a 50mm. The other benefit of this lens is that, this lens can give you a 1:1 ratio and if you use extension tubes, you can increase the ratio.
Friend, keep in mind that no lens or camera can rake pictures, it is always the person behind.
Good luck and I hope you find the right lens for you.

Ignacio
I always recommend a 50mm micro lens to mmy studen... (show quote)


If the OP wanted a prime lens, he would’ve asked a different question.

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Apr 18, 2024 09:42:58   #
47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range
 
PHRubin wrote:
I think you would do better with this USM model. W... (show quote)


Who “refurbishes” the lenses that are sold by non-OEM merchants?

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Apr 18, 2024 10:24:23   #
Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore
 
47greyfox wrote:
If the OP wanted a prime lens, he would’ve asked a different question.


I like the 100 macro, but as a retired dentist I took a lot of intraoral photos and that gave me a true 1:1 and a more comfortable working distance. For flowers and insects the extra distance is nice

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Apr 18, 2024 11:32:43   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
jrcarpe wrote:
The Canon 18-135 would do a great job. I had the 28-135 and used it on a 40D and 70D with great results. I have a Tamron 16-300 now which I wish I had not bought. I just don't feel comfortable with it.


The 18-135 is not a GOOD lens - OK if you do not look close or if you have really never had a GOOD lens. None of the earlier wide range APSC DSLR lenses are any GOOD - only the short range ones are. Sad, but true .....8-(

And yes, I am ready for all the push back on this statement ...
.

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Apr 18, 2024 12:14:03   #
Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore
 
imagemeister wrote:
The 18-135 is not a GOOD lens - OK if you do not look close or if you have really never had a GOOD lens. None of the earlier wide range APSC DSLR lenses are any GOOD - only the short range ones are. Sad, but true .....8-(

And yes, I am ready for all the push back on this statement ...
.


I have the 18-135 lens and have 10 wall hangers with them all 16x20 size. Sharp as I ever need. I try to crop in the camera and not blow up tiny sections.

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Apr 18, 2024 12:26:43   #
DebAnn Loc: Toronto
 
BAchme wrote:
Need some feedback for purchasing my next lens.

I currently have a Canon 90 D. The only lens that will work with it is a Sigma 150 -600. It's great for my wildlife photography which is my focus, but I still need something else to continue to do other types of photography.

The budget is limited since the camera and lens are relatively new purchases. I want to do some landscape, flowers, and general all-around stuff. With my flowers, I typical lean more to close-ups, and I currently use my iPhone for that.

I am currently looking at trying one from Amazon (free return policy). The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 is a Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (New, White Box). I know it's not a USM, but I wonder if it might be a stop-gap lens. I'm open to looking at other ones, but recently, this one has popped up.

I typically purchase from B& H. Also, open to refurbishment.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!


Thanks!

Barb
Need some feedback for purchasing my next lens. br... (show quote)


The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 is my favourite lens. I've used it my 70D and 90D cameras for a long time and the results are always good.

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Apr 18, 2024 12:28:50   #
DebAnn Loc: Toronto
 
imagemeister wrote:
The 18-135 is not a GOOD lens - OK if you do not look close or if you have really never had a GOOD lens. None of the earlier wide range APSC DSLR lenses are any GOOD - only the short range ones are. Sad, but true .....8-(

And yes, I am ready for all the push back on this statement ...
.


OK, here's some pushback! For the price, the Canon 18-135 is a very good lens - I know because it has been good to me for years. And yes, I do know a good lens when I get one.

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Apr 18, 2024 12:46:08   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
Sidwalkastronomy wrote:
I have the 18-135 lens and have 10 wall hangers with them all 16x20 size. Sharp as I ever need. I try to crop in the camera and not blow up tiny sections.


I said I was ready for this .... .....and, yes I have seen the Imatest numbers on the 18-135 .....

I also have the Canon MTF charts ....
.

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Apr 18, 2024 12:51:27   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
DebAnn wrote:
OK, here's some pushback! For the price, the Canon 18-135 is a very good lens - I know because it has been good to me for years. And yes, I do know a good lens when I get one.


yes, and I have seen prize winning photos made with the 18-135 ......

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Apr 18, 2024 12:55:39   #
Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore
 
[quote=imagemeister]I said I was ready for this .... .....and, yes I have seen the Imatest numbers on

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Apr 18, 2024 12:57:32   #
Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore
 
To each his own

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