jyli19's reviews

  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

    10 out of 10 points and recommended
    Superb image quality, built quality, super fast focus, IS function
    large, heavy

    Best zoom lens ever made.

    reviewed November 3rd, 2005 (purchased for $1,520)
  • Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

    10 out of 10 points and recommended
    Superb image quality, fast focus, quality construction
    Heavy

    Image quality on par with prime lenses. This is my primary walkaround lens. Along with the 70-200L IS, it makes a perfect package.

    reviewed November 3rd, 2005 (purchased for $1,125)
  • Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

    8 out of 10 points and recommended
    Useful IS function, good build quality, execellent all around lens
    Optional Lens hood, no carry bag/case, prone to dust in elements

    Excellent image quality when stepped down. A combination of features makes this lens a great walk around lens. When mounted on a 1.6 cropped DSLR, its focal length may not be as useful as when used on a film or full frame DSLR.

    reviewed November 3rd, 2005 (purchased for $409)
  • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

    8 out of 10 points and not recommended
    Useful focal length, excellent construction
    Large, heavy, not the sharpest option Canon provides

    I couldn't get use to the push-pull zoom and the friction ring control always got into the way when attempting manual focus adjustments. Image quality not as sharp as the 70-200 zooms, 300mm and 400mm primes.

    On the other hand, a 2x tele-converter would give this lens the option of a 100-800mm reach, 160-1280mm on a 1.6x DSLR.

    reviewed November 3rd, 2005
  • Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

    9 out of 10 points and recommended
    Excellent image quality, quality construction, light weight, affordable
    Lens hood does not fit tightly

    Excellent lens of its price. A very affordale alternative to the 16-35mm when willing to sacrifice one stop. This lens can produce exceptional images with great sharpness and color contrast.

    17mm very wide on film or FF, not wide enough on my 10D.

    reviewed November 3rd, 2005 (purchased for $640)
  • Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

    10 out of 10 points and recommended
    excellents image quality, professional quality construction
    Optional lens hood, pricy

    Professional quality macro lens. Sharper than L series zooms. This lens proves to a be a workhorse for me, both macro work and normal shoot. Focus is very sensitive.

    reviewed November 3rd, 2005 (purchased for $430)
  • Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

    8 out of 10 points and recommended
    Light, fast, sharp
    loose focus rign

    One of my favorite lenses, it's fast, light, and superb image quality. Slightly soft at 1.4 and super sharp from 2.0 on. The focus ring is loose and focus is not as fast as L primes.

    reviewed November 3rd, 2005 (purchased for $299)