BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee

Well, I "purchased" a refurbished lens from Amazon to expand beyond my squirrel stuff.

Canon 18 -135 f/3.5- 5.6, Image Stabilization, USM. I realize it's not the best; however, this is within the budget at this stage. I have 30 days to try it, as it's a free return.

So I took it out for a spin to the nearby place where I did the signs. It's a nice place with beautiful trees, which I like photographing. While it was great to have a lens I could use to get these shots, I missed my other lens when I saw a bird and, yes, a squirrel! I confess when I played enough, I did switch back to my other, and yes, I got several pleasing squirrel shots.

I included the Robin, which was taken with the new lens because I liked that he had something in his mouth. Nice surprise when I discovered it when I edited it.

So here's what I did. I don't have much experience with this type of photography, so I gave it a try! Please feel free to comment.

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tcthome Loc: NJ

Like the truck. Nice photos & have fun with your new lens.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

Apologies - error.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

Nice pics - but viewing your pic #8 download filename indicates that it's PPd with denoise, sharpen and exposure adjustments, which negate an assessment of your new lens?

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

When we look at the fine details of the red flower and the bricks in the building, both shot at f/5.6, it seems pretty clear this lens and camera capture work excellent together. I did not your files are not calibrated for colorspace, as in not presented as sRGB. Assuming 18-135 is the useful range needed, hopefully your satisfied with this purchase.

mvetrano2 Loc: Commack, NY

nice

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Yes, a very nice photogenic place ! The Robin needs a bit more exposure .....thanks for sharing

Gampa

Image quality looks great. I think your bought the right lens.

Irvingite Charles Loc: Irving, Tx

kerry12 Loc: Harrisburg, Pa.

I use this lens all the time. Maybe not the best, but I like it and you did a very nice job with it. Mine is attached to a Canon7D.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good series, Barb, the lens looks like a keeper.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Have lots of fun.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

I like this set, Barb! Even if you prefer photographing animals (I do), I think you have a natural ability to do landscapes too. I'm not a car guy, but I like the truck also!