Archive for February, 2008
The Canon EF 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 USM Lens often gets confused with the noticeably higher quality Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM Lens. It is, however, a vastly different lens. If you take a Canon EF 28-90mm II USM Lens and stretch it to 28-105mm, you get the Canon EF 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 USM Lens. They are [...]
February 19th, 2008 | Posted in Lens Review | No Comments
The Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM Lens is a definite step up in quality from Canon’s econo consumer zooms. The Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM Lens should not be confused with the much-lower-end Canon EF 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 USM Lens. These are much different lenses. The Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM Lens features [...]
February 19th, 2008 | Posted in Lens Review | No Comments
Boasting the superb build, mechanical and optical quality of the Canon L-Series Lenses and a widely used range of focal lengths, the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens is one of the best and most popular Canon general purpose lenses made. The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens quickly became one [...]
February 19th, 2008 | Posted in Lens Review | No Comments
The Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens is light in weight and light on your wallet. If you want a Canon zoom lens and can’t spend a lot of money, the 24-85 is one of your best choices. Weighing less than 1 lb (13.4 oz / 380g) and measuring (2.9″ x 2.7″ / 73.0mm x [...]
February 19th, 2008 | Posted in Lens Review | No Comments
The Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens is an impressively high performing zoom lens. I regard it as one of the best general purpose lenses available. Sporting a red Canon L Series Lens ring, the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens’ build and mechanical quality are top of the line. The solid 24-70 [...]
February 19th, 2008 | Posted in Lens Review | No Comments
The Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens features a short wide angle focal length range with decent build quality at a relatively low cost. The Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens utilizes a metal mount and has decent feel to it. It is a reasonably well built lens. Pictured above from left to right are [...]
February 19th, 2008 | Posted in Lens Review | No Comments
Because it is a very high quality but moderately-priced ultra wide angle zoom lens, the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM Lens is one of Canon’s best selling lenses. The 17-40 f/4 L fills out the bottom focal length range of Canon’s f/4 L zoom lens series. It is the lightest L lens currently made [...]
February 19th, 2008 | Posted in Lens Review | No Comments
The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens is what I consider one of the most important lenses in Canon’s lineup. Taking over the ultra-wide angle position of the available professional grade f/2.8 zoom lenses from the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM Lens, the 16-35 L II becomes the new standard for professional [...]
February 19th, 2008 | Posted in Lens Review | No Comments
Earlier this year the Nikon D1X made its appearance and has delighted pro photographers that wanted more image resolution and better color rendition. Then came the Nikon D1H with a 5 frame per second capture rate, but the same 2.7 megapixel resolution as the original D1. Now it’s Canon’s turn to shine. The EOS-1D SLR [...]
February 19th, 2008 | Posted in DSLR Review | No Comments
(Note: The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi and EOS 400D are the same) The 6-megapixel Canon EOS Digital Rebel came on the scene in late 2003 and instantly established a new category of “affordable digital SLR cameras” with a price of under $1000, including a zoom lens. It was succeeded in 2005 by the 8-megapixel [...]
February 14th, 2008 | Posted in DSLR Review | No Comments