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Canon EF 28 135mm f 3 5 5 6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Equipped with an Image Stabilizer and high zoom ratio, the Canon EF 28-135mm standard zoom lens delivers sharp, natural-looking pictures virtually ever time. The lens is particularly handy for places where flashes are prohibited, as it excels in dim lighting without requiring a flash or a tripod. Other features include a ring-type USM for swift, silent autofocusing and full-time manual focusing; a close focusing distance of 20 inches; and a maximum aperture of f/3.5 to 5.6. The lens carries a one-year warranty.

• Focal length: 28-135mm
• Maximum aperture: 1:3.5-5.6
• Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
• Diagonal angle of view: 75 to 18 degrees
• Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
• Closest focusing distance: 1.6 feet
• Zoom system: Rotating type
• Filter size: 72mm
• Dimensions: 3.1 inches in diameter, 3.8 inches long
• Weight: 18.9 ounces

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Canon 28-135mm IS f/3.5-5.6 great all around lens!
This lens is an excellent general use lens for either a digital crop (Rebel, 40D, 50D etc) or full frame camera (5D, 5D MKII) although its slightly less appealing on a crop camera as the zoom range isn’t quite as wide as on the full frame but still very respectable. In fact for a complete review of my thoughts on this great little performer check out the complete article [...]

1 Star Defective, no manual, all images blurred – incapable of focusing correctly
Either it was damaged in shipping, or I got a defective lens. For whatever reason, the picture quality on any photo taken on this lens (with every setting, stop, is on/off, tested) came out blurry, particularly on the left side. Photos taken with my old stock 18-55 lens were dramatically clearer. The zoom range was decent, but I’m disappointed. Sending this lens back. It didn’t even come with a manual. I was really looking forward to a lens upgrade.

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Update -

I reordered the same lens from the same folks and, surprise, this one came in a real Canon lens box with manual and everything. Clearly the one I sent originally was not brand new. Be advised, if you don’t get a manual and a canon box, you’re getting sent something that someone else returned. That said, the new lens is beautiful. The shots are crisp and even using it for a few pictures, it’s pretty awesome and the best lens I have.

If I could, I’d change my rating from 1 star to 4. For the hassle I went through returning the bad lens, I have to take away a star.

5 Stars A good value walkaround lens
The Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens with Image Stabilization is a very capable, and more importantly, affordable lens,and is perfect for times when you just want to have one lens on the camera but you also want to have a lot of options with your focal range. While you get the benefits of a slight wide to telephoto range in one handy package, you do lose in light stops as you move through the focal range (the maximum aperture stops down as you move toward the telephoto end of the range). This is where the image stabilization comes in very handy, and allows you to keep hand shake at bay even when you have to compromise on shutter speed to get the correct exposure.

I’ve had no complaints about the optical quality, I think you’ll be pleased with the shots you get from it – the lens may be cheap but don’t confuse that with what the quality of image this lens can provide. Keep in mind on a camera with a cropped sensor (any Canon DSLR model other than the 5D and 1D models) the focal range is equivalent to @45-215mm – you lose a bit of the wide angle advantage, but you get more telephoto, so it depends which end of the focal range you value the most as to whether that is a disadvantage or not.

4 Stars Great Walk Around Lens
This is a great general purpose walk around lens, and the Image Stabilization is great when hand holding your camera for shooting. Sharp and Fast outdoors, but unfortunately the lens is not fast enough for most indoors photography (unless very well lit). I’ve usually got this lens on my camera when I’m outdoors and I need an all purpose walk around lens.

Pros:

Fast and Sharp

Image Stabilized

Great range of wide and telephoto lengths

Cons:

Poor low light performance

Gets soft in the outer ranges

4 Stars great lens – good all rounder
I actually got this lens to upgrade my original lens from the XTi set (which I was able to sell on Craigslist). It was a good upgrade, the zoom was better up to 135mm and the IS is good for picture taking. It is a versatile lens to use on a daily basis. Sometimes when I need to I use my 50mm prime for portraits but most of the time I have this on.

Plasticity body but does feel solid, would have liked it to have more metal on it for $400. There is zoom creep when pointing extemely up or down especially when filters and hood are on. (does not come with a hood – again for $400 really should be part of the package).

Main objective is the picture quality which is very good. Sharp and well saturated with good contrast. I also like the fine focus adjustment ring – nice.

I think this was a good upgrade for the XTi, I do like using it and think it is a fair price when considering other options. For an extra 1 star should come with a hood and have no zoom creep and perhaps a bit more metal in the outer construction. One of the better non L lens.

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Canon Metal Neck Strap 1 for All Elph Cameras 34 Length

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User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Convenient
We ride motorcycles and having this neck strap makes my camera easily available for picture taking. I don’t worry about it slipping off my wrist or falling out of my pocket. I received this as a gift and love it more each time I use it. I have even bought some for other riders and family members!

5 Stars just what I needed!
Have my cell phone with me everywhere NOW I can have the camera within easy access. Very pleased.

3 Stars Getting stiffed.
Don’t misunderstand, this neck strap was received in good condition and is nicely made. The problem is that it is far too stiff. The original design was smaller in diameter and felt very supple. This one is like a small cable. It works, but is far too spartan in feel.

5 Stars I highly recommend this product
This is, by far, the best neck strap I have ever used, very comfortable on your neck, I use it at least 5 days a week, I have only had it for a month, but it seems to be extremely sturdy, I can’t find anything negative about it. I used it with an Olympus fe340 and a lumix fx37, it’s easy to attach and remove on both cameras.

4 Stars Canon Metal Neck Strap
This is a very good product for the price. It met my needs exactly.

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Canon E 77U 77mm Snap On Lens Cap for Ultrasonic EF Lenses

Indispensable for protecting your valuable lenses, this cap should be used on all lenses with a 77mm filter size PIXMA MP610 PIXMA MP970 PIXMA MX850 PowerShot A530/SELPHY CP740 Combo SELPHY CP740 SELPHY CP760 SELPHY CP770 SELPHY CP780 SELPHY ES2 SELPHY ES3 SELPHY ES30

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Snug fit.
It is pricy but it does fit like a glove. Off-brand is much cheaper.

4 Stars Good choice
The cap fits great and this size is hard to find in the stores. My only complaint is the shipping cost were about half as much as the cap which made it very expensive.

5 Stars blocks 100% of the light
the 77mm lens cap only works well on lenses with a 77mm diameter

if the lens is bigger or smaller then light gets through and the cap falls off. worth every penny

5 Stars The best OEM Cover
I had a third party lens cap and I couldn’t stand the way it fit. Never went on easy or came off easy. If you have a Canon lens get a Canon cover.

5 Stars Lens cap
It works great! I have different sized lens filter sizes and this was the perfect solution. The price was very reasonable. Thank you…..

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57 Tripod for CANON EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT XTi 350D 400D

The legs of the Tripod measure 20mm in diameter and extend upto 55 inches. The legs also fold to a convenient 22.2 inches. The tripod measures 2.2 LBs

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Cheap and serves the purose
The product is really cheap but serves the purpose. It is easy to setup and there is nothing much to it really. There is a level height to set up the level correctly. Rods a mix of plastic and aluminium. It is light and easy to carry around. Good product overall.

5 Stars light, easy to carry, very adjustable
It has a level in it, easy adjust legs, a sturdiness that’s surprising for such a light weight tripod. It adjusts to over five feet, folds smoothly, and great for hikes, or timed pictures.

5 Stars Good Tripod
This has come in handy for our telephoto lens. It also is nice to be able to have everyone in the photos at one time.

4 Stars Very useful
I’ve owned this tripod for almost 9 months now and I love it! I’ve actually taken it to long trips such as Las Vegas, NY, and San Francisco and it’s been very handy for long exposure shots,it’s a little bit unstable when it’s windy but nothing that can be solved by holding it down, it’s really light and comes with a convenient bag.

I’m only giving it 4 stars because there are better brands that would probably give you a more stable grip, but overall it’s a really good buy if you’re on a budget.

5 Stars Perfect for our purpose
We needed a very light, very portable and very inexpensive tripod for a short period of work at our church. This has been perfect for the job. The adjustments move smoothly, the camera is held firmly and it folds quickly to fit into the storage/carry case.

This is not a professional metal tripod — don’t expect that in this price range. However, it is good for tourist type travel and general usage. I would recommend it for anyone with these requirements.

I would purchase again for our own use or for a gift.

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