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Apr 17, 2024 12:34:56   #
BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee
 
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

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Apr 17, 2024 12:50:52   #
luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
 
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

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Apr 17, 2024 13:00:43   #
PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA
 
I think you would do better with this USM model. WHile it is reconditioned, it is a much better model and rated in excellent condition.:
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-18-135mm-3-5-5-6-Stabilization-Renewed/dp/B07C5QKNRV/ref=sr_1_5?crid=LHY6RPJ4UAFB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ayidVfvOy-33hl_rZEkBXJ3ZvH-98CkbvGI8C3jE-i1VWxb_69p0WQNYKhzWlgMVJI2vQ4SX5O7nwZqVKZreizEGwuSJN7y8yvTNlw48L_Lzi1uJAREyeoaD4Rh0Z-0zIlPoHToLfojsJKysoHYsY0RIKSiexlCIsQd32LiUwr9i6kaopOJvKhDCX7le9W1_L6OPBBfiBPpbG9Ne2GkwhhdEqPblW9_QmZVsRjECTFI.YcbXL3dEk5dnwWqyFk9IrvLW0MFo0waDTbnsff1aPvA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Canon+18-135&qid=1713372948&sprefix=canon+18-135%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-5

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Apr 17, 2024 13:05:37   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
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 EFS 18-135 'family' of lenses is exactly the general purpose lens you should be looking at. The "IS USM" version is the third and final release, specifically EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. If a used copy such as an EX-rated version at KEH is beyond your reach, any of the IS-enabled lenses in this 18-135 range will fit your needs.

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Apr 17, 2024 14:03:44   #
revhen Loc: By the beautiful Hudson
 
The 18-135 is THE lens for most of your work - except long distance birding. I have an 80D and, although I have several lenses, this is the one I use almost ALL the time! My avatar which you see with this comment was taken with the 18-135.

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Apr 17, 2024 14:57:39   #
nealbralley Loc: Kansas
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
The EFS 18-135 'family' of lenses is exactly the general purpose lens you should be looking at. The "IS USM" version is the third and final release, specifically EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. If a used copy such as an EX-rated version at KEH is beyond your reach, any of the IS-enabled lenses in this 18-135 range will fit your needs.


I echo his comments. I have found KEH to be an excellent source of used equipment. I have always found that what they sell is in better condition than the condition that they say it is in. If you don't like what you receive for your money, you may return it to them, and they warranty their used products for 180 days if I recall correctly.

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Apr 17, 2024 15:06:17   #
ialvarez50
 
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 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



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Apr 17, 2024 15:10:51   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
A prime of any focal length is probably not the 'general all-around stuff' tool our OP is looking for ....

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Apr 17, 2024 15:19:18   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
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)


Here is the lens I have/use and recommend - Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4 - many GOOD reviews - it has been discontinued - there are some exorbitant prices for a few old stock out there , otherwise you have to buy used - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/909806-REG/Sigma_884101_17_70mm_f_2_8_4_DC_Macro.html
Many dedicated APSC DSLR lenses are not being made anymore 8-(
..

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Apr 17, 2024 16:52:27   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
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)


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?

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Apr 17, 2024 16:53:28   #
btbg
 
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 18-135 will fill virtually all of the focal lengths you will need that the 150-600 does not and is a pretty good lens. You have one other choice that will seem odd at first glance, but is an inexpensive stop gap measure. If you are intending to shoot closeups of flowers rather than landscape type photos the 150-600 is actually a decent macro lens when coupled with extension tubes. It is a little heavy for macro, but gives you an excellent working distance and after market extension tubes are inexpensive.

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Apr 18, 2024 01:43:48   #
dwmoar Loc: Oregon, Willamette Valley
 
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 EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM and use it with both my 70D and my R50 via a EF2R. It really is a great lens! Also have the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary Lens.

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Apr 18, 2024 01:54:41   #
dwmoar Loc: Oregon, Willamette Valley
 
btbg wrote:
The 18-135 will fill virtually all of the focal lengths you will need that the 150-600 does not and is a pretty good lens. You have one other choice that will seem odd at first glance, but is an inexpensive stop gap measure. If you are intending to shoot closeups of flowers rather than landscape type photos the 150-600 is actually a decent macro lens when coupled with extension tubes. It is a little heavy for macro, but gives you an excellent working distance and after market extension tubes are inexpensive.
The 18-135 will fill virtually all of the focal le... (show quote)


Heck one can stand back 10 feet and get darn good closeup with that lens.

I have never even tried using extensions tubes with it. Hope you don't mind having an 3.8 pound bazooka dangling on extensions tubs.

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Apr 18, 2024 02:11:32   #
BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee
 
Thanks for all the recommendations. At least I know I was headed in the right direction, which is something for me these days!

I will keep you posted. Thanks again to each of you for taking the time to respond. It is greatly appreciated!

Barb

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Apr 18, 2024 07:23:41   #
bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY
 
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)


You might want to consider the Sigma 17-70 for Canon, discontinued but available used , my favorite on my T8i, other choices would be Nifty 50 or the Canon 40mm .

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