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Canon EF 28-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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| Manufacturer | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | EF 28-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
| Lens style | Universal zoom |
| Focal length | 28 - 135 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 - 5.6 |
| Angle of view | 75.4 - 18.2 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1:5.26 |
| Minimum aperture | 36 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 6 |
| Auto focus type | USM |
| Lens Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm |
| Macro | No |
| Available mounts | Canon EF |
| Dimensions | 78 x 97 mm |
| Weight | 549 g |
| Additional information | Marketed February 1998 |
Owners reviews (7)
Overall
Owner since: more than 10 years
Price: $290
User profile: Semipro
Cons: Not especially sharp, light, nor well corrected. My copy had an IS unit which BLURRED pictures (just shook incessantly) which took Canin three tries to fix. Still has a decentered element.
Pros: Zoom range on film/full frame. Fast AF motor (USM)
Summary: Bought it to replace my old EF 35-105 3.5-4.5. Still using and will keep that lens, augment by my ne 24-105 f/4 L. Out of a dozen lenses, this is the only one I am getting rid of. A total disappointment.
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price: 110€
User profile: Amateur
Cons: lack of stiffness when fully extended big filter thread (72mm) sharpness wide open from 90mm up to 135mm (but it's really good for portraits)
Pros: good zoom range (on full frame) good sharpness from f5,6 to f11 useful IS even if it' s an old one (1 or 2 stop gain depending on the focal length)
Summary: For the money spent i' ve got nothing to complain, not a perfect lens but once you know its limits it can deliver really good results in most photographic situations. Good and versatile travel and walkaround lense. Used on a Eos 5D mkI
Overall
Owner since: 5 years
Price: USD 550 Ne
User profile: Semipro
Cons: Average in every respect. Older design not up to current standards.
Pros: New price is now around USD 350, cheaper if bought as a kit lens. Not that useful on an APS-C body but comes in handy otherwise.
Summary: Can be an OK walkaround lens. Large 28-135mm focal range is very handy
Overall
Owner since: 3 months
Price: $ 250.00
User profile: Semipro
Cons: on full frame a bit soft in the corners when wide open
Pros: build good for the price, IS good for many situations, good range for travelling - good and sharp enough for snap shot situations
Summary: I usually only use prime lenses but for some situations I wanted to be able to react quicker - this rather cheap lens is good enough on my full frame but also extremely cheap for what it offers - Good Deal! I was rather surprised about the quality at 135mm
Overall
Owner since: 3 months
Price: 270GBP
User profile: Semipro
Cons: zoom build weak, IS loudy, costly filter for 77mm threat
Pros: optical and colour exceptable, useful range for walkaround (although seems not enough wide on APS-C sensor).
Summary: looking for all-in-one lens? go for it... effective/price is very good... IS and USM are enough for walkaround, 28 enough for wide, 135 enough for zoom to the roof.
Overall
Owner since: 3 years
Price: 300$
User profile: Semipro
Cons: Build quality not good - When you face the lens downwards, it extends! Wobbles while zooming.. 72mm filter - not a standard! 28mm is too restrictive on a APS-C for general purpose.
Pros: Great focal range .. Great IS.. Nice price and great entry level lens. USM & FTM..
Summary: Was my first lens.. Used it for almost 3 years until I sold it for my 17-40. Great entry level lens.. Nice lens for the price.
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: 300 USD
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Image Stabilizer is quite loud (gives a hum). Can degrade image quality so shoot without IS whenever possible. Front end of lens "wobbles" a bit, which is surprising for quality optics. Apparently it is normal for this lens, and does not influence image quality.
Pros: Decent build quality, full time manual focusing, USM motor. Sharpness is ok, especially on APS-C
Summary: Good walk-around lens, though for me (I use 450D) it lacked wide angle as it is designed for Full Frame