Are they the same len? Is this len same as the "Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS UD Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras"? If not,what is the different?
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Chen, I have the same question. Have you found an answer yet? If so, would you mind sharing here? Thanks!
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B. Stoops did you purchase this lens? I'm about to buy the T2i (550D) and am debating to get this as part of the kit or get the 18-55 and potentially buy this one separately later.
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I do own a 18-50mm on my Rebel.. and this one is for my Nikon... But I really can't distinguish any differences since I am pretty new to the hobby. But I find it very easy now to just have one lens on all the time .. with my canon I would always have to keep changing from my 15-50mm to my zoom lens a lot and it takes too much time plus you have to carry another lens with you. So far so good.. its a really awesome lens.. and all my friends think its cool!
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The EF-S 18-55 mm IS lens and the 55-250mm IS lens are made by Canon, not the case for the Telephoto and wide-angle lenses. Still a great deal in my opinion. My wife and I love it.
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Canon's is a fixed 40mm lens. This is a 14-42mm motorized zoom.And it's not a fixed focus lens, it has a fixed focal length with a constant aperture. Their 40mm is autofocus. There really shouldn't be a battle on which is better. Both serve a purpose. If you're going for one lens to walkaround with, a fixed 40mm is a bit limited.
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I have the same dilemna. However, I am currently thinking that the 28-135mm is better suited on the basis that it is USM and therefore quicker to focus. I've had non-USM lenses before which tend to aimlessly go back and forth trying to focus when shooting in normal to low light. Since you have an APS-C rather than full frame camera, the 28-135 is equivalent to a 45mm-216mm which to me is enough zoom since I am not into sport photography. Hope this helps
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The lens is listed multiple times on Amazon.com with the only difference being the adapter ring which connects between the lens and individual camera model. In my case I bought the one which was listed with the Canon adapter ring. I do remember see ones listed for the Nikon....but, I don't remember if Sony was listed
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The new STM lens is an inch shorter and adds a zoom lock and instant manual-focus override to the older 18-135mm EF-S IS lens, however manual focus is electronic. The focus ring isn't connected to anything, and there is a tiny time delay between when you move the ring and the lens moving. Another huge improvement from the older 18-135mm EF-S IS is that the zoom range from 24mm to 18mm has been spread-out on the zoom ring, so it's much easier to set precise wide-angle framing. On the old lens, it was very cramped at the wide end.
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I have the standard lens and have the 75-300mm zoom lens. I probably use this one the most, its a good mid size lens to have in the camera bag.
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Chen, I have learned that the "UD" designation stands for "Ultra low Dispersion", which is supposed to improve image quality. This was included on the Sept 2009 press release for the "EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS" lens. This date corresponds with the "first available on Amazon.com" date for this version of the lens. So from what I can tell, this is the same as the "UD" version that Amazon and others are selling for around $70 more. The seller, TheImagingWorld, is based in Brooklyn and has an excellent reputation based on feedback on Amazon.com. So it appears that this is a legitimate deal for the same lens, and I am guessing that Amazon would back you up if there are any issues (e.g. this being a gray market lens). I'm going to go for it as soon as I sell my cheap kit lenses.
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you seem to know alot Technology guy, so im replying to ya about a lens choice. Its the CanonEF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS for a 50D im purchasing but im not sure if its compatiable or will fit should I say, Because the 50D says its a EF mount and the rebels are EF-S mount. but since they say the 50D dont come with a lens that can take the use of the full power of the camera I wanted to get something I can afford and that lens i mentiond above is less than 300 usd. So please let me know if it works on the 50D without any problems thanks.
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Yes, it is the same lens sold by Pentax. I confirmed this with the seller when I purchased this camera with 18-135mm lens.
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It is my understanding that all the Canon lenses for the DSLR cameras are interchangeable. I would contact Canon to make sure.
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The 18-55 is in reference to the focal length of the lens, not the filter size. Look at the front of your lens, there should be printing on it that will read something like this for an example, (this is what is on my canon lens 18-55 lens). Canon Zoom lens EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5.6 IS ll and then there is another number by itself which on mine is with the filter symbol then the number 58mm That is the size of filter that will fit that Lens. Also, if you have the book for your camera or lens, it will tell you in there what size filter that you will need. Hope this helps
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The body, yes,,,, not the lens. Here is the info from the Canon website: Note: This lens is only compatible with fixed focal length L-series lenses 135mm and over, as well as the EF 70-200/2.8L, EF 70-200/2.8L IS, EF 70-200/4L, and EF 100-400/4.5-5.6L.
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From Dpreview: It also includes ring-type USM and a close focus distance of 0.35m through the entire zoom range. Also bolstering Canon's EF-S range is the 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM, which covers a 29-216mm (35mm equivalent) range and with a claimed 4-stop image stabilizer and a minimum focus distance of 0.45m.
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hi, I have a question.... I'm not a professional photographer and not want to be, but I would use as a hobby and will go to photography classes.... to take a good photos in the future... soooo... What should I choose... the kit with those lens (18-55mm and 75-300mm ) or only the body with 18-135mm lens ??? and another question... I want to take photos to my brother's surfing. its necessary to buy a 500mm lens??? thanks a lot!
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I've been using the 17-85mm IS USM with my cameras for several years - love it. I have not used this lens, but you can find the 17-85 used for several hundred dollars cheaper than the 17-40L and it is a more versatile lens.