How do you rate both the wide angle and the 300mm photos in terms of sharpness?
919086
18-300 mm photos are pretty good. With this you do not have to be changing lenses (55 - 300mm). The stabiliser work fine, light is good. Wide angle do not work fine.
919087
I is very sharp when I use my monopod for stability--best lense I have ever used
1150127
i have both of these lenses and i have to say both are extremely sharp even wide open. i've used the 135/2 more often than the 200/2.8 because i mainly used it as portrait and candid pics. i've enjoy both of these lenses personally and really preferred prime lens over zoom.
1234808
The 19mm is cropped by camera to about 28mm so that is moderate wide angle and useful for a lot of scenes. The 30 becomes crop of 45 on apsc sensor so that is not wide at all. I believe they all have a nice case and hood.
2198742
What do you shoot? Both are great! I think the 30mm is a bit sharper, but it is tighter. The 19mm great for landscapes because it is sharp all the way to the corners! Both lenses are great value, depends on what you shoot.
320074
I have a D800 and all the lenses you listed as well. The 35 i think would lend itself to portraits and the like. I take mostly outdoor stuff which the 28=300 is a fantastic all around lens that I use for a walk around lens. Necessary no not at all but a nice addition.
2069167
Depends on what you want to use for. As the wide angle lens is an extra, you can always switch between them. For biking i would recommend the wide angle lens though.
1671729
I used this lens on a safari in Tanzania, and was extremely, pleased with the hand held shots I took at 300mm. It is much shorter than a standard 70-300, a bit heavier, but not that much so. the quality on my shots were fantastic. I'm an amateur photographer and I'm very pleased I got this lens. I actually got it because when I wanted to buy a 70-300 IS lens there was none to be had, so I paid more for this lens and very glad I did. Hope this helps.
8516
Well, after considering all my fellow photographers' advice, on whether or not to switch to MK IV from 7D, I "took the plunge" and purchased three L lenses: 16-35mm f/2.8, 24-105mm f/4.0, and 70-200mm f/4.0. It is still too early to tell, but from my initial impressions shooting during the snow storm in NYC, I am very happy with all the L lenses, even though I had to sell most of my old lenses to get them. Just looking at the LCD screen after each shot, I can readily see the difference in sharpness and color. I am waiting to get a 20"x24" print and see if all the sages' advice I found here paid off.Thanks to all of you who shared your experiences with me. Well, after considering all my fellow photographers' advice, on whether or not to switch to MK IV from 7D, I "took the plunge" and purchased three L lenses: 16-35mm f/2.8, 24-105mm f/4.0, and 70-200mm f/4.0. It is still too early to tell, but from my initial impressions shooting during the snow storm in NYC, I am very happy with all the L lenses, even though I had to sell most of my old lenses to get them. Just looking at the LCD screen after each shot, I can readily see the difference in sharpness and color. I am waiting to get a 20"x24" print and see if all the sages'... » Read More Well, after considering all my fellow photographers' advice, on whether or not to switch to MK IV from 7D, I "took the plunge" and purchased three L lenses: 16-35mm f/2.8, 24-105mm f/4.0, and 70-200mm f/4.0. It is still too early to tell, but from my initial impressions shooting during the snow storm in NYC, I am very happy with all the L lenses, even though I had to sell most of my old lenses to get them. Just looking at the LCD screen after each shot, I can readily see the difference in sharpness and color. I am waiting to get a 20"x24" print and see if all the sages' advice I found here paid off.Thanks to all of you who shared your experiences with me. « Show Less
2099380
I think it could be a good deal, the lenses are pretty good, I would go for the 300. The 5100 seems to be a good body but you should look at refers or this could be a chance to step up to something better in a good "Like New" used. The 5100 is a good deal less than the new model. This is not a full 35mm sensor size, so there is some small compromise there. But in the end it will produce photos as sharp as you would need for 8x10 or there about. Poster size will always look grainy, but then you did not pay $5,000 for it.
1494448
the 28-300 is a full frame lens. It's bigger, heavier and more expensive. Most reviews indicate that the picture quality is almost the same. Why would you want it unless you have a full frame camera?
1316302
I also own a 300mm f/4L IS. I use it with a Canon 7D. The 70-300 mm f.4-5.6 L IS (note the L, which means professional quality lens) is used with a Canon Rebel T4i. The two systems give about the same quality pictures, but I have never done one-to-one comparisons where the same body is used with both lenses on the same subject with the same lighting. The consumer zoom lens (without the L) is nowhere near as good as either professional lens.
629121
The image quality is good, particularly for the price. Its sharper & brighter than my Nikon binoculars and not quite as good as my pricier Zeiss monocular. For objects at 300 yards, you probably want something with a higher magnification.
1316306
I have no idea. The 70-300 gives me access to short range subjects and my grandson has used it for senior pictures. The L lens is the best I believe.
1469934
I own both the SX30is and S95. Of course the 95 can do RAW and the 30is can't so that is one thing to take into consideration if you do a lot of Photoshop work. Even with it's fantastic zoom tests (see this test I've posted elsewhere:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C1e05eKoiEI still like the sharpness and versitility of the 90 - and end up using that for most of my friends and neighbors shots, parties etc. Both cameras have their place and Canon has done a great job.I spent many years hauling around an F1 and various lenses. It's so nice to have these two cameras, both of which fit in one bag, to do almost everything my old films SLRs did. I am very pleased. I own both the SX30is and S95. Of course the 95 can do RAW and the 30is can't so that is one thing to take into consideration if you do a lot of Photoshop work. Even with it's fantastic zoom tests (see this test I've posted elsewhere:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C1e05eKoiEI still like the sharpness and versitility of the 90 - and end up using that for most of my friends and neighbors shots, parties etc. Both cameras have their place and Canon has done a great job.I spent many years hauling around an F1 and various lenses. It's so nice to have these two... » Read More I own both the SX30is and S95. Of course the 95 can do RAW and the 30is can't so that is one thing to take into consideration if you do a lot of Photoshop work. Even with it's fantastic zoom tests (see this test I've posted elsewhere:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C1e05eKoiEI still like the sharpness and versitility of the 90 - and end up using that for most of my friends and neighbors shots, parties etc. Both cameras have their place and Canon has done a great job.I spent many years hauling around an F1 and various lenses. It's so nice to have these two cameras, both of which fit in one bag, to do almost everything my old films SLRs did. I am very pleased. « Show Less
2064344
Thanks for your reply. I need a good lens to photograph swim meets and football, both for children. Maybe I should consider the 70-300. I want sharp pictures.
305771
Image quality if very good and exceeds any other zoom I have at 28mm... but primes will generally outperform zooms at their given lengths. Also, the 28-300 shows significant distortion with edge softness at 28mm and will not perform well in low light, whereas the 28 1.8 is strong on both fronts. The 28 1.8 produces good and completely usable images at 1.8 and razor sharp images starting at 2.8 from my experience.
282260
I use the 28mm for more of a wide angle shot. I would recommend the 50 for family portraits. They both have a good bokeh effect but I found the 50mm was sharper