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Canon 28-105 3.5-4.0/vs 4.0-5.6 please respond I'm getting ready to order a canon 28-105mm lens from keh. I was wondering if the fstops will make a extreme difference. the 28-105 3.5-4.0/ vs 4.0-5.6. I need a good portrait/ wedding lens and Monte zucker use them so why not. just wanted to know if the fstops will make any big difference in low light situations at receptions. One is much much cheaper than the other.
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Jon Close |
A case of you get what you pay for. I own the EF 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 USM and very much prefer it to the f/4-5.6 version. The difference in f-stops is relatively minor at the wide end (f/3.5 v. f/4 is only 1/3 stop), but the 2/3 stop difference between f/4.5 v. f/5.6 at the long end is more significant. The f/3.5-4.5 is sharper. That alone is reason enough to choose it, but additionally it has much better build quality with metal lens mount instead of plastic. It has ring-USM with much better manual focus ergonomics (wider rubber focus ring with smoother damping, focus distance scale for prefocusing, full-time manual w/o using the AF/MF switch) than the geared micro-USM f/4-5.6. Both have the nice feature of non-rotating front element. Whichever you get, also get the matching lens hood (EW-63II or -63B).
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Victoria G. |
Definitely get the 28-105 f/3.5-4.5USM over the f/4-5.6. The camera shop in my area has also told me the same as what Jon C. stated. The f/3.5-4 USM II is a much better lens. If you have the extra money, you might want to give the 28-135 IS USM lens a look. (About $450) The extra zoom is nice and you get IS. I have this lens and have been very pleased. I use the 105-135mm part most of the time with portraits and close ups of my kids. Since you mentioned Monte Zucker, I have heard that he uses this lens with most of his portraits over the last few years. Don't know if it is true or not.
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Bob Cammarata |
It's a known fact that faster zooms (and prime lenses) are targeted toward a more demanding clientele. As Jon mentioned,...the heftier price tag they carry is usually commensurate with better glass and workmanship.
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