Canon DSLR kit lens upgrade group test
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Full review at: www.cameralabs.... : A ten minute video tour comparing the three most popular upgrade options for the Canon 18-55mm DSLR kit lens, by Gordon Laing, Editor of Cameralabs.com. To find out more about these lenses and how their quality compares, see our full review by clicking the link at the start of this text.
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GORDON, you are a lot more sense about reviews than anyone else here in youtube...thanks.
Feel free to post any questions on the Cameralabs forum!
I agree, that's why there's also a 12 page written review with sample images to go with this video at the Cameralabs website. The videos are just brief tours.
You're welcome! Don't forget you can support Cameralabs by shopping at the stores on the reviews at cameralabs . com!
Hi digitaltrav, I'd like to do some more technical content, but are already up against RUclips's 10 minute limit on most of these. Really technical videos may also only have limited interest. BUT do check out our extra Canon 40D videos on astro-photography, silent shooting and the WFT-E3A wireless accessory as these go into lots more detail.
Hi, it's unlikely I'll review the Tramron 17-50mm, but feel free to ask about it on the cameralabs forums...
@dbowe4415 Thanks! I'm glad you're finding it useful! Please note most of my reviews are on cameralabs . com
@IrishMagicNews Thanks! You're very welcome! Be sure to check out my reviews are cameralabs . com though as they're much more detailed and there's many more of them!
There's pros and cons to both - check out the best buys section and the verdict pages of both reviews at cameralabs . com - feel free to ask any other Qs in the cameralabs forums!
Thanks! Don't forget to check out the full reviews with test results which go with these videos at cameralabs . com - and also our friendly forum!
I'm not looking for a lens around these ranges but still found your explanations very useful for my search
Hi, for tutorials on using your DSLR, check out our sister site dslrtips . com - and if you have any other Qs, feel free to post in the cameralabs forum - I'd try the wildlife section for aquarium questions...
Make sure you let us know what you think of it in the cameralabs forums!
@IrishMagicNews you're welcome! PS - check out the lenses section at cameralabs . com - I've got a guide to how to choose your next Canon lens which I think you'd find useful...
Please see the full article which accompanies this video by clicking the link in the info section.
Just divide the maximum focal length - eg 55mm by the shortest focal length - eg 18mm. So the 18-55mm has a 3x zoom range. As for lens types, see the lens buyers guide in the lens section at cameralabs . com - I've explained it all there! Any other Qs, feel free to ask on the cameralabs forums...
@Gerrit944 er, didn't you get the part where I said the image quality was in my review at cameralabs . com? These videos are just overviews, not my whole review.
You can always support me with a donation through paypal if you've found my reviews useful! See the partner stores page at cameralabs . com!
Hi there - 40mm is still much shorter than the 55 or 85mm of the other lenses here whether you take the crop factor into account or not. And the crop factor on Canon EF-S bodies is 1.6x. But the 17-40 is still a good quality lens option! Don't forget there's also a full review to go with the video at the Cameralabs website!
The 18-135mm is quite good for the price, but it doesn't perform miracles. See my review of it at cameralabs . com - and also see my EOS T4i / 650D review for some sample images with the latest STM version of the lens!
Thanks! Don't forget to visit the dslrtips . com website for tutorials, and also our forum and full reviews at cameralabs . com.
Thanks! Make sure you also check out the reviews which go with the videos at cameralabs . com!
Thankyou! Don't forget to check out the reviews which go with the videos at cameralabs . com!
It refers to zoom lenses, where the maximum f-number varies as you zoom. The first number is the maximum aperture when zoomed-out and the second is when zoomed-in. See the lens guide at cameralabs . com for an explanation/
@823kaji go to the lenses section at cameralabs . com and look at the recommended Canon lenses section.
Smaller mm's means wider angle, where you fit more in. Bigger mm's mean telephoto which are more magnified. So one isn't better - it depends if you want to fit more into your photos or magnify a smaller area. See the coverage examples in the lens reviews at the Cameralabs website to give you an idea...
I don't have any immediate plans, but I have used it and it's a good lens. There's several owners of it on the cameralabs forums if you fancy asking there - check the lens gallery for example shots, and the Canon section if you have any questions...
Hi, the video is a small part of a full review at the cameralabs website which includes detailed results and sample images for each of the lenses.
Because that's all in my written review which accompanies the video at cameralabs . com. There's full results there. I'm sure I said that at the end of the video - maybe you missed it.
Hi timtak1, you've missed the point of my videos! They're just physical demos which complement a written review at cameralabs . com - that review is where you'll find all my results and image quality comparisons. I only use the videos to show things I can't do well in print, like the focusing speed.
As luck would have it, I've just published a guide to buying Canon lenses! Go to the best buys section at cameralabs . com and click on the Canon lenses section...
@leperchaunPower Thanks! Don't forgte to check out my full reviews at cameralabs . com - these videos are just the tip of the iceberg!
I don't know who the hell you are... but this is a perfect video that every Tutorial video maker should take lessons from.
Your pacing, speech, charisma, information and composition are sharp and precisely suited for the purpose of your video and I must thank you so much for making this.
@khellendrose You've posted the same question twice again! Anyway, just go to the lenses section at cameralabs . com and look at the recommended Canon lenses section.
@makkurindazu The 7D is very powerful, but if you put it on Program, it will become fully automatic, so anyone can sue it. Same for any DSLR. As for lenses, check out the lenses section at cameralabs . com and look at the recommended Canon lenses guide. PS - please do consider shopping through one of the stores on the partner stores page at cameralabs!
@fireblade1247 The 7D is not full frame. Please see the lens guide and recommended lenses at cameralabs . com
The EF-S 60m macro is a great choice. Check the Canon lens range under lenses at cameralabs . com for pricing of this and other Canon lenses!
@XaiQ It's a very nice step-up from the 18-55mm, but if you can afford to spend more, the 15-85mm is even nicer. See my reviews of both at cameralabs . com...
I owe you one seriously, i just bought my first dslr, i know the basics like apature - shutterspeed and iso, how they relate to each other etc.
And perhaps i also know some of the more indepth things, however i noticed how hard it is to figure our focuslength when i try to bring everything into focus (especially on manual mode)
Seems like a minor gripe but your simple explanation on differences in lenses for beginners, the pros and cons - it really helped me decide what i want as an upgrade!
Thanks again Gordon sometimes I just want quick answers due to the fact that I'm either too busy or too lazy, but I'd been checking that website and you do an amazing job, I didn't know anything about these cameras and I'm learning alot due to your great talent of teaching and detailing things. So thanks again !
Thank you for being so clear and concise in your video as well as convering so much material. I wish that other You Tube postings would be the same.
Hi everyone, if you're trying to work out what lens is best for you, check out our lens buyers guide at the dslrtips . com website. It explains all the details and shows what you can do with different types...
EF is corrected for full-frame sensors whereas EF-S is only corrected for smaller cropped frame sensors - this makes EF-S lenses potentially smaller aned cheaper, but they cannot be used on full-frame bodies. See our lens buyers guide at cameralabs . com for more info - it's in the lenses section.
@leperchaunPower Thanks! Don't forget to also visit my site cameralabs . com!
Aren't most of thsoe film SLRs? I'm afraid I only cover digital models, but either way, I won't be covering servicing as it's best done by the company. I do have a tutorial on getting rid of sensor dust at cameralabs . com though...
@sasktank Sorry, no not tested that one, but I did do the Canon 8-15 fisheye at cameralabs . com
@naureennoni I always recommend going for the kit lens if it's your first DSLR - they're pretty good. Then if you find it restricitve in the future, you can buy a new one.
I can't reply in detail here, but it depends whether you need full-frame compatibility now or in the future. if you do, go for the 16-35 or the cheaper 17-40mm. If you're sticking with cropped bodies, then the 10-22mm is a great choice. Feel free to discuss this further in the cameralabs forums...
Well I can give you half of that right now! We've already done a Nikkor kit lens group test on the Cameralabs site - and as always, there's also a video to go with it...
@julzyin I think it was fine for 35mm film cameras, but is too long for a general-purpose lens on a cropped APS-C body. Remember, when you multiply it by 1.6x, you effectively lose any wide-angle coverage. It'd be okay coupled with the 10-22 though.
Very helpful review Gordon, if you owned a camera shop I would be a customer for life....
Thanks mate
Yep, see my review of it at cameralabs . com!
That's now the official Cameralabs shirt!
Hi jeff, it depends how far away the action is. Something like a 70-300mm zoom would be flexible, but if you can afford it, something brighter would be better like a 70-200mm f2.8. Or a cheaper fixed prime, like an 85mm f1.8, 135mm f2.8, 200mm f2.8 etc. Lots of options! Check out my recommended Canon lens guide in the lenses section at cameralabs . com
Both are good choices - feel free to discuss on the Canon section of the cameralabs forums!
I just haven't got round to doing any yet! I hope to in the future...
Thankyou very much! Now I'd like to direct you to yet another site - my own! You'll see loads more reviews and results over at cameralabs . com - I hope you'll find it useful!
I've used, but not formally tested the Mark I version of the 16-35mm f2.8 and it's a very nice lens. Note there is an improved Mark II version now. Both are however quite expensive due to their f2.8 aperture. Feel free to discuss them in the Canon section of the cameralabs forums...
@cameralabs Gordon, thanks for taking the time to reply. I really do appreciate it. Not that big on macro stuff so looks like a telephoto is the trade in option for me. And again, you ant begin to imagine how helpful your sure and reviews here have been. I'd bet there are thousands who can't be a arced to leave a comment but who value the stuff you do to no end. Cheers, Brendan.
Thanks! I hope you're also visiting my werbsite - these videos are just brief parts of the full review!
Are you asking if you can connect an external flashgun? If so, then, yes you can! But make sure it's compatible with the 400D first or it might damage the camera.
Have you checked out our Lens Guide yet? It goes into quite a lot of detail...
@AgentJuly19903 In terms of Canon's own lenses, only the expensive L lenses come with hoods. But you can buy hoods for any of them as an accessory.
I may review this in the future, but in the meantime there's owners of it in the cameralabs forums if you'd like to ask there...
You're welcome! I guess you'd be looking for an FD to EF adapter, but I've never seen or used one myself. Feel free to ask in the Canon section of the cameralabs forums though!
Check out the best buys section at cameralabs . com...
@sct911 See the 'what camera does Gordon own' post in the cameralabs . com forum!
I haven't tested it, sorry. There's a few owners of it on the cameralabs forums though if you'd like to ask them...
It amazes me how you only have 211k subs.
It was mainly because of your videos I bought my Canon 600D with 18-135mm lens in 2012.
Now, should I upgrade everything or save money (very needed in this day and age :)) and just invest in glass to replace my 18-135mm?
Keep up the great work!
I've also done a group test for Nikkor lenses.
@mrsalas95 You need to turn off stabilisation when mounted on a tripod.
I think I never thanked you for this helpful video. I ended buying the EFS 17-85mm usm about a half a year and I really do like this lens a lot. It does make a good all time lens for walking around the streets at night. But currently saving up for a 24-105mm L series =D I enjoy your reviews please keep making more reviews or actually more tutorials!!!! Thank!
John
f/3.5-5.6 means that on the widest angle of the lens ie. 18mm the aperture can be widest 3.5, but when increased to its max zoom of 55mm the aperture can go no smaller than 5.6
Most third party lenses which are designed for the Canon EF mount should work fine with the 40D, but feel free to discuss your options further in the Canon section of the Cameralabs forums...
I don't but one of the members on the cameralabs forum has one...
@IrishMagicNews I think the 18-135 is redundant if you're keeping the 17-85. Have one or the other (or the 15-85mm!). I'd go for a telephoto zoom next if I were you, or an ultra wide. Or a macro. Depends how your current kit is restricting you.
@BurgarProduction I don't buy any of them - they're on loan from the manufacturers and are returned after testing - same for every magazine and review website.
"You get a lens hood!" , lol, keep up the good work Gordon.
Hi, I'd recommend reading the Lens Buyers guide in the lenses section at cameralabs . com...
Enthusiastic amateur here in Dublin. Just wanted to say thanks for your terrific video reviews. Everytime I search for information, the whole web over, it is always your reviews I come back to. I agree with ANigerianPrince below. Just terrific, terrific reviews. Kudos to you.
Check out the verdict pages on my D90 and 50D reviews at cameralabs . com - should help!
There's several owners on the cameralabs forums... check out the Canon and lens gallery sections...
Feel free to ask in the Canon section of the cameralabs forums...
I can't spend much time on youtube, but feel free to ask on the cameralabs . com forums!
I'd also like to test this lens! In the meantime, there's some great examples of it in action in our lens gallery section of the cameralabs forum...
@devonmale69 Only the very latest ones - this video was made a LONG time ago....
@TheTeksone I reckon the best general purpose Canon zoom for APS-C bodies is the 15-85mm, but if you do a lot of low light por portrait work, the 17-55mm f2.8 is also still nice...
Nothing much has changed, I compared all of these lenses and did my research, for my uses I pick the 2nd lens (17-55mm)... It arrives tomorrow so I am extremely excited!
Very nice reviews, I just picked up a 17-40 and really like it. The shorter focal length doesn't bother me as I'm using it mostly for landscapes and I have a 50 and 85 1.8 to supplement it. Great job on all these reviews!
If you want more technical detail without the maths, I'd recommend Canon's EF Lens Work book, which is also available online at Canon's website in a number of PDFs... Google "Canon EF Lens Work" to find it...
Your reviews and tips are always greatly appreciated, and helped me in making my 40d body with EF 17-40mm L Lens purchase, which I am enjoying.
So thank you Gordon!
Zeno
Hi! As an owner of my first DSLR camera I find your videos very instructive and helpful. Maybe the next step could be photography classes on youtube. However I just wanted to say many thanks for your great videos.
Cheers
//Stefan (Sweden)
Hi Laitinyan, I tend to concentrate on the lenses which are most popular with DSLR owners, but I always take note of what people ask for! PS - RisBo21, I'll see what I can do!
Excellent review! Now I'm more confused at which one to choose...
@JustEnjoiSkating You should also take into consideration the limited zoom range, lack of IS, and although being constant the relatively low max aperture of the 17-40L. I would recommend you to check out either the Canon 15-85mm IS USM or the Tamron 17-50mm F2.8 VC/Non VC (depends on your needs/budget). The Canon 15-85mm is a big upgrade to the 17-85mm while fixing most of it's issues optically. Although you can find the 17-85mm used for 400$ nowadays,
A higher shutter speed will certainly keep the image sharp. But I don't seem to have many problems with using it at 85mm. The only issue with this lens is when you zoom out to around 17, you'll notice a good amount of distortion. the outer sides begin to warp and there is a also slight amount of vignetting.
@ANigerianPrince you're very welcome! Who the hell am I? A British technical journalist who's been reviewing equipment for over 20 years - please see my site cameralabs . com for my latest reviews!
Hey there, Gordon. I like to think of you as generally impartial to brands when it comes to cameras and photo gear. You do have THE best video tutorials out there. However, I am puzzled as to why you don't present some third-party lenses in your videos. For example, the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 is a GREAT substitute for the kit lens mentioned here.