Nix half, nix whole

Have this lens bought two years ago, mainly because of the high continuous light intensity and because of the focal length range of 28-75mm in my opinion a good alternative to my kit lens 18-55 IS Canon (use a 500D) represents. Well, when I got the lens, I was pleasantly surprised by the processing, feels much valent, as the kit lens from Canon - easy grip - but also a lot harder. So, as it was then attached to the camera has been tested, I was quite disappointed with the picture quality. Rangeht For me as an amateur photographer, who does not count each pixel, or with a magnifying glass, etc. I can not a real increase in image quality compared to determine 18-55er! This is my subjective perception. A professional may perhaps see that differently. Second: The autofocus is a bit slow, yes. But much worse in my eyes that he often simply does not fit properly or the picture is really sharp only at higher shutter. But then the sense of 2,8er-bezel is not really fulfilled for me, unless you do portrait photography. But the objective is worth absolutely. But what use my 2.8 when photographing z. B. at dusk, but must still make lack sharpness again higher the aperture and so again forfeit Aperture?

Thirdly, the focus range is not a good "Always top". The 28 mm are to my mind too little wide angle, the 75 short telephoto (all right, the lens also does not rise so claims to be a Tele). I have found myself in the past 2 years repeatedly in how I have indeed often taken the Objetkiv on Tripps or trips, but then finally again used the kit, which is more practical in my eyes.

One more thing: The lack of stabilizer, if you're just spoiled stabilizer is hard to get over, especially because the lens is a lot heavier than just the kit and therefore must be kept quiet. Some photographers, this seems indeed to please if lenses are heavy in the hand, I personally do not - but is determined taste.

I would not say that this lens is bad, no. It has its advantages, and I also have quite a few usable images thus shot (especially in the macro- and Porträtberreich - because that the objective is to use real and the kit definitely superior).

Conclusion: Again, I would not buy it, for me, the price / performance ratio is personally too low. Rather I would be set for a fixed focal length. Currently I use it even for the areas of application described above, otherwise it gathering dust in the closet unfortunately. Maybe I sell it sometime next? I'm concerned, I can not recommend it unfortunately.