IS lenes

with me being on different medications , I'm starting to have problems with
me holding the camera good enough to get good clear photos. Yes, I have the
shakes now but sure don't want to give up shooting photos . I'm thinking
about looking into IS lenses , for a Canon XTi 400d . To start with I'd be
interested in a area of possibly 28 - 200mm range and see how that works
out . Money is a factor so I'm looking at something rather economical . Any
info as to what is a good lens , bad lense to stay away from - - any info
at all ! thanks

Ron B

Sigma has announced an image stabilized version of their 18-200 lens. The
non-stabilized version goes for around $400 but there is no info on pricing
for the new lens. I am guessing the price will be within 25% of the
non-stabilized version. This will likely be the best bang for the IS buck.

PATRICIA BATCHELDER wrote:

with me being on different medications , I'm starting to have problems with
me holding the camera good enough to get good clear photos. Yes, I have the
shakes now but sure don't want to give up shooting photos . I'm thinking
about looking into IS lenses , for a Canon XTi 400d . To start with I'd be
interested in a area of possibly 28 - 200mm range and see how that works
out . Money is a factor so I'm looking at something rather economical . Any
info as to what is a good lens , bad lense to stay away from - - any info
at all ! thanks

Ron B


I like the performance of my 28-135 IS (Canon).

In my experience, the larger the zoom range, the more
compromises that must be made by the manufacturer,
whether sharpness, f/stop, closest focusing distance,
flair, etc. 28-200 is pushing more limits.

Roger
Photos at: http://www.clarkvision.com

bmoag wrote:
Sigma has announced an image stabilized version of their 18-200 lens. The
non-stabilized version goes for around $400 but there is no info on pricing
for the new lens. I am guessing the price will be within 25% of the
non-stabilized version. This will likely be the best bang for the IS buck.



Wait for the reviews. No 18-200 mm lens is likely
to be really great, with or with or without IS.

Phil

PATRICIA BATCHELDER wrote:
with me being on different medications , I'm starting to have problems with
me holding the camera good enough to get good clear photos. Yes, I have the
shakes now but sure don't want to give up shooting photos . I'm thinking
about looking into IS lenses , for a Canon XTi 400d . To start with I'd be
interested in a area of possibly 28 - 200mm range and see how that works
out . Money is a factor so I'm looking at something rather economical . Any
info as to what is a good lens , bad lense to stay away from - - any info
at all ! thanks


Canon makes a 28-200 IS lens I believe. Check the
reviews of it.

Phil

On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:47:44 GMT, "PATRICIA BATCHELDER"
wrote:

with me being on different medications , I'm starting to have problems with
me holding the camera good enough to get good clear photos. Yes, I have the
shakes now but sure don't want to give up shooting photos . I'm thinking
about looking into IS lenses , for a Canon XTi 400d . To start with I'd be
interested in a area of possibly 28 - 200mm range and see how that works
out . Money is a factor so I'm looking at something rather economical . Any
info as to what is a good lens , bad lense to stay away from - - any info
at all ! thanks

Ron B

IMO, the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens is hard to beat for quality and
bang for the buck.
It's served me well.
--
Bill Funk
replace "g" with "a"

Why not an IS camera then all lenses benefit.

m Ransley wrote:
Why not an IS camera then all lenses benefit.

Because the benefit is small, and it limits one to certain camera
manufacturers.

On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:33:12 -0600, (m Ransley)
wrote:

Why not an IS camera then all lenses benefit.

Because the OP specifically said he was looking for glass for a Canon
400D.
--
Bill Funk
replace "g" with "a"

"PATRICIA BATCHELDER" wrote in message
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with me being on different medications , I'm starting to have problems
with me holding the camera good enough to get good clear photos. Yes, I
have the shakes now but sure don't want to give up shooting photos . I'm
thinking about looking into IS lenses , for a Canon XTi 400d . To start
with I'd be interested in a area of possibly 28 - 200mm range and see how
that works out . Money is a factor so I'm looking at something rather
economical . Any info as to what is a good lens , bad lense to stay away
from - - any info at all ! thanks

Ron B

The 28-135 f3.5-5.6 IS USM is an excellent lens for the money, and fits into
the range of which you speak.

--
Skip Middleton
www.shadowcatcherimagery.com
www.pbase.com/skipm