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Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

Fast focusing
quiet and IS is useful
great focal length range

not low-light action-stopping specs
Zoom ring turns 80 degrees clockwise
lens cannot be used for object tracking purposes

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 16
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 28, 135 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto, Normal, Wide angle

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Fast focusing
quiet and IS is useful
great focal length range
USM Lens performs reasonably well optically
it is an excellent value
very good lens with great IQ
Image Stabilisation is efficient
sharp enough in its category and price range
Results on film are very good too
good edge and corner sharpness and very good centre sharpness
image quality is very good for its price
better build quality and a better glass
Image stabilisation is pretty good for an older implimentation
It is also good for portrait shots
Lightweight with useful IS function
autofocus is fast and precise
Built qualtiy is very good for its class
Very useful zoom range for film and full size digital cameras
It looks
feels and performs like a reasonable walkabout lens
Autofocus Performance Autofocus is quick and accurate
Build and Handling Quality

not low-light action-stopping specs
Zoom ring turns 80 degrees clockwise
lens cannot be used for object tracking purposes
not included is a lens pouch/case
-78BII Lens Hood is not included in the box
The zoom creep is very annoying
Very difficult to use close-up neglecting the focus reliability
Vignetting is noticeable at the wider apertures
distortion at 28mm is bothersome
Colors are a little flat and lack a lot of 'pop'
The focus ring is narrow and uncomfortable
IS mode is no match to a solid tripod
Slight distortion at zoom extremes
polarizer filter is cumbersome with/without hood
slower shutter speed
The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
lack of stabilization built intoÃÂ the

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Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto Normal Wide angle
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	3.5-5.6
Aperture min	22-36
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	6

Construction	Zoom
Elements	16
Groups	12
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	19.05 oz
Diameter	3.09 in
Length	3.81 in
Filter size	2.83 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	28 - 135
Maximum magnification	0.19 x
Built in gyro sensors	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.5
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Plastic Metal
Optional accessories	Soft Case LP1116
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (4)

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Published: 17.10.2005

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