18-135 or 18-200 for Canon 60d?
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I have the exact same question. Please do post your findings. I am confused too. Apparently 18-200 is supposed to have larger zoom but I want to make sure that the quality of 18-200 matches to 18-135 at the least upto 135 mm. If so i will go with 18-200 for sure.
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The difference is in the scope of the shots you take. The 18-55 will take a wider to somewhat narrow view while the extra distance the 135 gives you allow not only the distance but an even narrower yet view. The lens of the 135 is longer and a little heavier . In summation , if you budget shopping and have no need to take many long distance shots buy the 55. If your not as much on a budget and need the distance shots or narrower shots buy the 135
243838
I would say yes, I have used this with the canon 60D and the 18-135 and it was very hard to balance compared to my camcorder. It will work if you buy extra washers, but it was not as stable. If it is the main camera you are using I would go for a bigger steadycam.
386552
It comes with either the 18-55 or an 18-135 I believe depending on the option you choose.
1192318
I am extremely pleased with my 18-140. I do not own the 18-200, but I have handled it. The 18-140 is a bit lighter, and handles a bit quicker. It is sharper than my 18-105, especially at the wider focal lengths, where most pictures are taken.
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Well at these focal lengths it's all about compression. Either one will do well but the 135 wide open is probably the way to go since you start at f/2 vs f/2.8 for the 200mm. Your bokeh will be really good on either wide open but in reality be better on the 135 since you will be at f/2 as you're picking up a stop or so. If you are only going to use it for portraits and you don't need the reach you should get the 135mm since it is the f/2 golden child greatness of Canon's lens selections and you can take advantage of it with your FF sensor wide open. Here's a video that shows all the aspects of compression.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fzh9eQDhL4 Well at these focal lengths it's all about compression. Either one will do well but the 135 wide open is probably the way to go since you start at f/2 vs f/2.8 for the 200mm. Your bokeh will be really good on either wide open but in reality be better on the 135 since you will be at f/2 as you're picking up a stop or so. If you are only going to use it for portraits and you don't need the reach you should get the 135mm since it is the f/2 golden child greatness of Canon's lens selections and you can take advantage of it with your FF sensor wide open. Here's a video that shows all the aspects... » Read More Well at these focal lengths it's all about compression. Either one will do well but the 135 wide open is probably the way to go since you start at f/2 vs f/2.8 for the 200mm. Your bokeh will be really good on either wide open but in reality be better on the 135 since you will be at f/2 as you're picking up a stop or so. If you are only going to use it for portraits and you don't need the reach you should get the 135mm since it is the f/2 golden child greatness of Canon's lens selections and you can take advantage of it with your FF sensor wide open. Here's a video that shows all the aspects of compression.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fzh9eQDhL4 « Show Less
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I have a 60D with 18-135 lens, and it fits, but just barely. It's a pretty tight fit, so I have a hard time fitting anything else besides the camera body and lens.
398587
Both lens will fit on the D300. The 28-135 will not provide the wide angle coverage that the 18-135 will. This could be frustrating for group shots.
434457
If you do upgrade your lenses dpreview.com recommends Canon "L" glass for this camera. I have the 28-135mm on my 30D and can see the difference from my 70-200mm L. I'm sure the differences would be even more noticeable on the 50D and certainly the 7D. Good luck.
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Thanks for the information. I was using a Canon 28-135 IS USM as my walk around travel lens and loved it until it got stolen in an airport! :-( Now I'm in the market for a new lens and I'm leaning towards the Tamron. I've used their lens in my past photography life with my old AE-1 Program and I'd LOVE the 18-270 if I can swing the $$$. I'm hunting eBay as well, as that's where I got my 28-135 and had NO problems with it at all!
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Well at these focal lengths it's all about compression. Either one will do well but the 135 wide open is probably the way to go since you start at f/2 vs f/2.8 for the 200mm. Your bokeh will be really good on either wide open but in reality be better on the 135 since you will be at f/2 as you're picking up a stop or so. If you are only going to use it for portraits and you don't need the reach you should get the 135mm since it is the f/2 golden child greatness of Canon's lens selections and you can take advantage of it with your FF sensor wide open. Here's a video that shows all the aspects of compression. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fzh9eQDhL4
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There is some comparison which saying Canon 18-135 lense is sharper than Sigma 18-200. My frinds please Post Canon 18-135 or Canon 18-200. ( If both are from Canon. which is best).
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I own all three of those lenses, and personally I prefer the 18-140 for my D7100 as my walk-around lens for DX. I have not used either the 18-55 or 55-200 since purchasing the 18-140mm. When I need more reach than the 18-140mm can provide I use the 70-300mm which has very fast focusing on a DX body.
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135L exceeds the 200L II in almost every respect. Contrast, sharpness, etc. The perspective one achieves with the 135 length is lovely. Rent them both if you're on the fence that much. I purchased the 70-200 F4L IS for event & wedding photography, and eventually sold it for the 200L II; every time I was using the 70-200, I was at the far end, and the prime is sharper, lighter, offers the extra stop (vs. the f4), etc. My 135L has been with me for years, is rarely matched in performance, and would be the last thing to go in my kit.
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The 18-55 covers a widw ange to short telephoto range equal to a 27mm to an83mm lens on a film camera. with this lens you can shoot fairly wide shots and the zoom in to increase the size of yor subject . the 55mm end is good for portraits and the 18 is good for scenics. The 55-200 zooms out to capture firds in flight or othe distant subjects. Both are inexpensive and outstanding optically.
681555
No. Not really. But it is wider than your 18-55 and BETTER quality, so...if you are looking for an upgrade to the 18-55, this is a great one. It is also better than the 28-135 by a mile. Sell both the 18-55 and the 28-135 and replace them both with the 15-85. I have been through a ton of lenses and I ended up with: 15-85, 70-300 IS USM, 50mm. Look at the Canon 10-22 or the Tokina 11-16 if you want a superwide lens.
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Hi, for the SL1 I think you should get the EF-S 18-135 STM version. It's slightly sharper. Also, the 18-135 STM version is more versatile and has larger apertures on equivalent focal lengths versus the 18-135 non stm and 18-55.