Don't Bother With This Lens

Azyiu · 11-12-2007, 11:04 AM

I am a Canon user, and have been very very happy with most of their SLRs and lenses. That said, do not even bother with this EF-S 17-85mm f/4 - 5.6 IS lens EOS (SLR) Camera Systems - Standard Zoom - EF-S 17-85MM f4-5.6 IS USM - Canon USA Consumer Products

I bought it for just over 2 years, and it already needed three major repairs for various reasons.

When the lens actually works, its quality isn't even the greatest to say the least. Anyway, I am very disappointed with it now.

Apophis · 11-12-2007, 01:44 PM

Steve · 11-12-2007, 08:25 PM

Damn.... I'm looking into buying a IS Lens for my Cannon EOS..... Can you recommend any other manufacturers?

Azyiu · 11-12-2007, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

Damn.... I'm looking into buying a IS Lens for my Cannon EOS..... Can you recommend any other manufacturers?

Overall, Canon still produces better lenses then other companies like Sigma and Tamaron etc, so I actually suggest you stick with Canon. As long as you stay away from this said lens, you will be fine, seriously. So what kind of range do you need? Let me know and I might be able to recommend you something.

After owning an IS lens for such a long time, I realized you don't really need the IS at all. In fact, in this case, half the lens' price went to the IS, and I thought it is unnecessary.

My view on the IS is that, you would use a tripod or monopod if you are shooting in a darker location. And when you do, you are adviced to turn the IS off anyway. Or you would be using a flash. Either way, I just don't see the IS as something you look for in choosing a lens.

Decreate · 11-13-2007, 11:29 AM

I guess IS is useful in places where its inconvenient to set up a tripod....would really like to try the 70-200mm L F2.8 IS...

Azyiu · 11-13-2007, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decreate

I guess IS is useful in places where its inconvenient to set up a tripod....would really like to try the 70-200mm L F2.8 IS...

Yes and no.

In fact, I own the 70 - 200MM L f/2.8 (without IS), and all I can say is, for such a heavy lens, the IS version basically defeats its purpose. Originally I wanted the IS version too, then after trying it I decided to get the non-IS one.

See, the IS version is almost half a pound heavier (@ around 3.5lbs) and is at least $400 more expensive. At that weight, you still can't guarantee the IS would do its magic without using a tripod or a monopod. I just don't see why I need to spend another $400 JUST for the IS I might not use at all.

Of course, if you have a real need for the IS, by all means...

nyck · 11-14-2007, 02:28 AM

f4?
That's way too slow for my uses. I'll stick to my Pentax SMC-A 50mm F1.7

Azyiu · 11-14-2007, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyck

f4?
That's way too slow for my uses. I'll stick to my Pentax SMC-A 50mm F1.7

I do also own a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4, ha!

nyck · 11-14-2007, 02:57 AM

Awesome!

Azyiu · 11-14-2007, 02:58 AM

It is a damn good lens (I mean the 50mm f/1.4)... it sucks that I don't have another wide angle for the moment... ahhhhhh!!!

11-12-2007, 11:04 AM	#1
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Decreate ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Macau Posts: 111 Real Name: Augustus Main Seven: RG2027X Rig: Pod X3 Live Thanked: 0	I guess IS is useful in places where its inconvenient to set up a tripod....would really like to try the 70-200mm L F2.8 IS...

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Azyiu Triad Hitman Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hong "Commies Infested" Kong Posts: 1,680 Real Name: Paul Main Seven: Schecter V7 Thanked: 18	It is a damn good lens (I mean the 50mm f/1.4)... it sucks that I don't have another wide angle for the moment... ahhhhhh!!!


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