There are a lot of differing opinions on this lens. Some people say that it's not a good standard lens for 1.6 crop bodies like the Digital Rebel family or 30d/40d family because it's not wide enough and not long enough. I tend to disagree because I find that more often than not I find myself using the 17-40 on my Rebel XT; it's equivalent to 27mm to 64mm on a 35mm camera. Build quality is excellent and I find it to function quickly and quietly. I find image quality to be nothing short of fantastic with this lens. Couple this lens with the 70-200 f/4L and you have a high quality 2 lens set up that covers most situations. Highly recommended.

I'm using this kit on various Pixels and iPhones. Placement/fit/compatibility isn't an issue. The threading for each lens is smooth so there aren't any weird stops or hitches when threading or removing a lens. Optical clarity is solid and I don't notice any color shift. I really appreciate the hashes on the lens-side. They create a crosshair that makes centering the camera lens really easy and quick. The included light is okay but I've paired this with a selfie-ring to get excellent macro images. While this lens kit cost more than the others I was looking at, I'm glad I bought this one.

I have cervical spine stenosis, so lugging a D810 with a 24-300 mm lens from a neck strap is hard. This camera strap takes the pressure off the neck, and moves it to the far shoulder. I bought another system a while back that moved the camera to the backpack strap, but, when I took the camera out of the hook, it was not protected at all. With the BlackRapid Strap, the camera is securely fastened at all times, and there is even a secondary security strap. I don't have to worry about my camera and lens tumbling to the floor, as has happened several years ago with other cameras. This is a great system, which met my needs perfectly. It was not inexpensive, but worth the price paid.

Super SLR camera that is very easy to use and creates wonderful pictures. I really dislike trying to use the screen on most compact cameras and this modestly priced camera allows through the lens viewing. I suggest buying an instruction book because the manual is pretty light on the capabilities of this fine camera.

BACKGROUND:Let me start by saying I'm a hobbyist photographer and I've been shooting with a Canon Rebel T1i (500D) for the past 10 years. I was heavily budget-constrained, so I rocked my OG Canon 50mm 1.8 (non-STM) version since 2010. For $150 at the time, it was a fast lens that was affordable to most novice DSLR photographers like myself.After recently getting back into my hobby after a couple years of being tied up with other stuff, I noticed my 50mm was producing softer images than I remember. It had never been dropped or otherwise abused, but it just seemed to be not performing the way I expected. The autofocus was reasonably quick, but very loud and lacking in smoothness and accuracy.BUILD QUALITY:Now that I had a little more money saved up, I decided to purchase the updated STM version of this lens and this is a MASSIVE leap from the old version. The build quality and finish, while still being mostly plastic, feels way more robust. The cheap shiny finish of the old version was gone in favor of a beefier, textured plastic. Also, the lens mount itself is now made of aluminum which fits very firmly against the camera body.PERFORMANCE:After testing it out I can say BOY is this thing tack sharp. With my old lens, I had to shoot at F/2.8 if I wanted anything with usable sharpness. This lens is producing razor sharp images wide-open and the autofocus is extremely quiet, smooth and accurate. It is still audible but you really have to listen for it. As far as speed goes, it doesn't seem much quicker than the old 50mm, but is way more accurate and reliable. The quiet STM focusing makes this usable for video, whereas the old version simply wasn'tJust keep in mind the manual focus still uses an internal motor to move the lens elements. With the camera turned off, turning the focus ring doesn't do anything. Also, on an older camera body like my T1i, turning off the camera wouldn't retract the lens barrel. Now that I've upgraded to a Canon 90D, I noticed turning off the camera will auto-retract the lens barrel all the way, making it suitable to store in a bag without damaging the lens.SUMMARY:If you're getting into DSLR photography and have a reasonably modern Canon DSLR body, this lens is a must-have. For $125 at the time of this review, it's even cheaper than the old lens (especially accounting for inflation), while out-performing it in nearly every metric. Prime lenses are the kings of affordable speed and sharpness, and this lens is right up there with the very best primes you can buy for under $500. If you aren't jumping on the mirrorless camera bandwagon, this is an excellent lens for both full-frame and crop sensor Canon DSLRs.

My dad was looking out for a good camera to record his live singing sessions and I recommended this camera. The performance is outright and very easy to operate. The components it came out of the box is decent enough but would recommend to buy additional battery pack along with telephoto lens to complete the camera kit.

I was hesitant to purchase this lens for astrophotography due to its widest aperture of f/8, but I’m glad I gave it a shot. This is actually a quality value lens, and built very similar to a Rockinon lens. If you’re the type of photographer that prefers auto focus among other auto settings, this lens may not be for you; however, it’s never too late to learn to use your camera manually... The image of Orion was done next to an almost full moon (98%) at 500mm with a full frame Canon 5D MK ii. The image of the moon was taken with the doubler at 1000mm. This was my first evening w the lens, So I’m really looking forward to capturing nebula without the moonlight.

I was a little hesitant to buy this camera because it was refurbished, but it turns out to be great! I noticed other reviews said they received a camera bag and a sd card along with the camera. I did as well, but I was still surprised by it! I love the two lens deal. That was one of the main reasons I chose this bundle. The price is great and I get two great camera lens.If you are on the edge about getting this product because its refurbished, have no worries. If you were to set the refurbished camera next to a new one, I don't think I would be able to tell the difference.Love the product. Great Deal. Go for it if you are thinking about it.