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Great Affordable Walkabout Lens!!!, Wednesday, 18 June 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		5.0

This is a good general lens. I bought a Canon 40D body only. The kit lens was out of stock and I wasn't getting good enough reviews to wait around until it was available. I purchased this lens as my primary lens. I had read good reviews and it was well within the price range. The autofocus is quick and smooth and picture quality is very good-excellent. I think this is a great choice to replace a "kit" lens and not break the bank.

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Nice, Wednesday, 18 June 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.5
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		4.0

I had knocked my on the ground.. and still works great.. a bit lose in focusing.. but it is awesome!

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Great lens, Tuesday, 03 June 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		5.0
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

I have a digital rebel XT with a kit lens (18-55mm). This lens is much better than the kit lens, better quality, better zoom, better speed...

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Exceptional quality lens, Monday, 26 May 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		5.0
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

This is my favorite all around lens. This lens makes up for my laziness when I don't feel like dragging out my tripod to get great close-ups. You will not be disappointed with this lens.

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Definately a sturdy piece of glass, Sunday, 18 May 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		4.0

I bought an XTi when they came out and skipped over the kit lens to buy this one. I have not regretted that decision once. This lens not only has taken absolutely spectacular photos, but it has shown itself to be constructed extremely well.

I was at a family gathering and was in the midst of switching lenses when the stupid family dog squeezed between me and and the chair behind me, knocking me off balance enough to drop my 28-105. It fell about four feet and landed front-side down onto the concrete porch. After recovering from my heart-attack, (and completely missing the moment I was transferring to my telephoto for) I reattached it to my camera and continued to take another hundred or so photos. That was about 6 months and 3k photos ago. It's still going and taking great photos, though it doesn't zoom as smoothly as it once did. I guess that's the price for my stupidity in conjunction with idiot dogs.

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Great Lens for the Price!, Sunday, 11 May 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.5
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		4.0

This lens is a great upgrade from the kit lens from Canon. It produces great color and sharpness and the auto-focus works quickly. For an aspiring photographer on a budget this lens is great.

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Great lens, as described, prompt shioment, Sunday, 20 April 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		5.0
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

Lens is pretty much brand new. As described, great lens for what I need. Great price and arrived on time.

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Great lens but "Everyone I read does not understan, Friday, 04 January 2008


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

When people talk about this or anyother EOS lens and the 28-105mm digital being equal to a 44.8-168mm film, You need to understand "THIS IS NOT AN INCREASE IN FOCAL LENGTH" but instead is the crop factor. This Lens 28-105mm WILL NOT MAGNIFY THE IMAGE EQUAL TO A 48.8-168MM FOCAL LENGTH LENS. It instead has a field of view ie:"CROP FACTOR" equal to a 48.8-168mm film lens. The only way to increase the magnifacation is to increase tha FOCAL LENGTH OF THE LENS=PHYSICS.
Thank You
Michael E. Burk

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Good Step Up From Kit Lens, Saturday, 22 December 2007


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		4.0

I've had this lens for about a year and have been very pleased with it. I spent a good bit of time traveling around Europe with this lens as the primary work horse and was very happy with the results. The auto focusing is very quick and quiet, produces a good quality picture, and is an overall good value for the price. Those interested in purchasing filters for the lens for protection or other effects should get a 58mm filter. It's certainly not on the level of a professional grade lens but provides a good step up from a basic kit lens.

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canon lens, Thursday, 13 December 2007


Overall rating (weighted)		3.5
Sharpness		3.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		3.0
Value for Money		3.0

This lens should have come with the canon rebel xt.It is noticable improvement over the kit lens.Within a month i purchaced the 70-200F4,non i.s.L lens and love it.I needed a better quality all around lens and chose the 28-105 usm.Image and sharpness are good at f5.6 or better and overall results are very good outdoors.I have only taken 30 or so shots with it so far but plan on using it alot in the future.I purchaced the canon hood at the same time.My next investment will be a good flash,but for now i am set on lenses.For the price you cant beat this lens,i recommend it as and upgrade for rebel xt kit,or buy the body and lens seperate.

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The Ideal Walk-Around Lens for This Category, Tuesday, 20 November 2007


Overall rating (weighted)		4.5
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		5.0

I've had this lens for about a month now and have used it on several occassions with wonderful results. The first time I layed my hands on its well made body I was changed forever. Moving up from the kit lens to this is a WORLD of difference. Images are sharper, more colorful, and the image is ALWAYS exactly the way I want it.

The 28-105mm's build quality is impeccable with near silent focusing and non-creeping zoom. My XT has always felt a little too light and breakable for me so adding this lens to it made it seem better somehow.

Moreover, with the EW-63 lens hood flare is not a problem. Some reviewers have said images are too soft on the 105mm end but if you don't shoot graph paper for a living it doesn't really matter. I was also worried that I would miss the extra 10mm that the kit lens offered but I've rarely thought about it since I've gotten this lens.

Many of you are also probably deciding between the 28-105mm and 28-135mm IS for your walk around lens. Ignoring the extra 35mm (I never really needed 105mm myself) the IS feature is just not worth the extra $$ you have to shell out unless you know that you're doing sports or night photography.

I could not recommend this lens more for any hobbyist looking for great photos.

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Great lens! Can't go wrong for the price!, Monday, 08 October 2007


Overall rating (weighted)		4.3
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		5.0

This is a excellent lens for the price. I've brought it on vacation several times since purchasing it in mid-August and I find that this is the lense I've used probably 90% of the time on my Digital Rebel XTI.

Pros: Autofocusing is very fast and quiet!! Sharp and solid build.

Cons: Autofocus shifts/stutters slightly in extreme low-light situations. No other faults that I've noticed yet.

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First Purchased Lens, Great Buy!, Thursday, 04 October 2007


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

This is my first lens that I have purchased for my new Canon XTi and I couldn't be happier. The lens shoots way better than the kit lens that came with the camera, so far i haven't seen anything that I don't like about it! I recommend this lens to anyone who wants to upgrade from the kit lens and not spend a whole lot of money, its built great, shoots great, and the auto focus is faster and quieter than the kit lens. Can't beat it for the price, my local camera store wanted $330 and they woulda had to order it! Amazon comes through again!

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AWESOME lens!, Tuesday, 28 August 2007


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		5.0

I purchased my first DSLR in July - The Rebel XT. Everyone suggested that I get this lens. Well, after buying it - putting it on, I can see why (compared to the kit lens that came with the Rebel XT).

This lens is SUPER fast Auto Focus (but then again, coming from the P&S world, no duh). The zoom is incredibly far (more than I would ever need). However, due to the Rebel XT - it isn't as wide as I would have liked. I read about this before I purchased. So when I'm doing portrait shots - I just step back a little and everything is just fine.

Definitely recommend this lens. You can't even hear the USM focusing... Beautiful.

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Great General Wedding Lens, Monday, 27 August 2007


Overall rating (weighted)		4.8
Sharpness		4.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

Needed a general lens for a wedding after battling with switching between the 20-35 and 70-200. This one fit the bill on my Canon 10D. Most of my shots were done at f16, but even the ones wide open seemed to come out as I had intended, with a little PhotoShopping at 50 percent. Glad I got this lens! Of course, with a boatload of dough, I'd probably get two camera bodies, matching flashes and a lens on each. Until I earn enough, it's this lens for sure.

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