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Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6

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Canon EF 28 200mm f/3.5 5.6 USM 35mm Zoom user reviews : 3.6 out of 5 - 17 reviews - photographyreview.comRead more
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Pros

  • versatile and easy subject selection
  • cheaper USM motor and has better chances of locking on
  • great consumer lens by a great price

Cons

  • There is no distance window (or space to have put one)
  • zoom ring is stiff and not real smooth
  • 28-200 would not lock focus
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  • Internal
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  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • 28, 200 mm
  • no
  • Telephoto
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Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6

Pros

  • versatile and easy subject selection
  • cheaper USM motor and has better chances of locking on
  • great consumer lens by a great price
  • The focal length covered in the zoom range is fantastic
  • it is more versatile than my other Zooms
  • Clear and sharp pictures
  • nice and long in appearance

Cons

  • There is no distance window (or space to have put one)
  • zoom ring is stiff and not real smooth
  • 28-200 would not lock focus
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  • Canon BLOWS THEM OFF THE ROAD
  • Sharpness at 200mm is a bit on the soft side
  • Not optically up to usual Canon standards
  • Lens' build quality is mediocre
  • the 200mm end is sadly noticeably soft

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Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeTelephoto
Lens mountCanon EF
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Aperture
Aperture max3.5-5.6
Aperture min22-36
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades6
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Optics
Elements16
Groups12
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight17.46 oz
Diameter3.07 in
Length3.54 in
Filter size2.83 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length28 - 200
Maximum magnification0.28 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeMicromotor
Full-time Manual focusingno
Closest focusing distance0.45
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Optional accessoriesSoft Case LP1116
Zoom lockno
Tripod collarno
Sealingyes

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Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Canon - Editorial Reviews (2)

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Canon EF 28 200mm f/3.5 5.6 USM 35mm Zoom user reviews : 3.6 out of 5 - 17 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Canon EF 28 200mm f/3.5 5.6 USM 35mm Zoom user reviews : 3.6 out of 5 - 17 reviews - photographyreview.com

Canon EF 28 200mm f/3.5 5.6 USM 35mm Zoom user reviews : 3.6 out of 5 - 17 reviews - photographyreview.com

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Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Review
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Published: 07.10.2005
Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Review

Find out what 2 readers thought of the Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM in our review.

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