Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
- 28-135mm standard zoom lens with f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
- Delivers sharp, natural-looking pictures in dim lighting without requiring flash or tripod
- Ring-type USM adjustment system for swift, silent autofocusing and full-time manual focus
- Close focusing distance of 20 inches; 75- to 18-degree diagonal angle of view
- Measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 3.8 inches long; weighs 18.9 ounces; 1-year warranty
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Product Description
f/3.5-5.6 EF zoom lens * effective focal length: * 28-135mm with 35mm film or full-frame sensor digital cameras * 45-216mm with APS-C sensor Canon cameras * compatible with Canon EOS SLR cameras * Image Stabilization allows in-focus shots with longer exposure times (up to two stops slower shutter speed) * on/off switch for image stabilizer * available full-time manual focusing * ring-type Ultrasonic Motor for fast, silent autofocus * minimum focus distance: 20 inches * constructed of 16 elements in 12 groups *Amazon.com Product Description
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 focusin… More >>
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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5 Responses to “Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras”
Comment from Son of Soy
Time April 25, 2010 at 11:41 pm
this is a good starter lens. not a great telephoto or wide angle lens. i use it with a canon 1ds. very good.
Rating: 5 / 5
Comment from Argonauta
Time April 26, 2010 at 2:37 am
I hate this lens. It lost the focus when stabilization is on. I don’t recommend it.
Rating: 2 / 5
Comment from C. Transtrum
Time April 26, 2010 at 4:00 am
I’m not normally one to give any product a bad rating. For most things, if I don’t like it, I discard it, and go on my way. But I bought this lens on the strengths of the Amazon reviews, and if I can help someone else avoid the same decision I made, it is worth it.
Many reviews here seem to indicate that this lens is every bit as good as an L lens. That just isn’t the case. If you need the L quality, this lens isn’t going to give it to you. The sharpness and contrast that you expect with an L lens are missing from this lens.
Now, if your primary concerns are price, and the only lens you have is the kit lens that came with your camera, this might be a great choice for you. As other reviewers have stated, the IS is a nice addition to a lens, and the image is probably acceptable for casual shooters. The zoom range is good for using this as a walk-around lens.
I had really hoped that the lens could compete with other L lenses, because I needed a good walk-around lens. This one seemed to fit my needs, and at a great price, too. But the images just don’t measure up to the standards that I am used to. For me, it is more important to have outstanding image quality than any other features in a lens. The 28-135 IS just doesn’t deliver, and so this lens is not staying on my camera.
Rating: 1 / 5
Comment from Richard May
Time April 26, 2010 at 4:49 am
Yes, this is a great lens. But this seller is not stating whether this is a Canon USA or an import lens. At this price, I have to believe it is an import–no warranty in the USA. Hopefully this post will motivate the seller to indicate if it is gray market of Canon USA.
Rating: 5 / 5
Comment from Liangyi Zhao
Time April 25, 2010 at 10:32 pm
I have this on a Canon Elan 7e. It’s really great.
Rating: 5 / 5