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Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

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Pros

  • AF accuracy was good during the field tests with our sample
  • as it gets in this case is quite good
  • Smooth shading and tonal moves make

Cons

  • a tripod is being utilized when vibrations go underneath a specific level
  • not compatible according to Canon - and not fully compatible
  • the 28-300 IS is not compatible with the Canon EF 1

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 23
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • 28, 300 mm
  • yes
  • Telephoto, Wide angle

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Pros

  • AF accuracy was good during the field tests with our sample
  • as it gets in this case is quite good
  • Smooth shading and tonal moves make
  • performance is impressive
  • Barrel distortion is very strong at 28mm
  • the zoom operation is very smooth so you can get used to it
  • versatile and easy subject selection
  • Image stabilization works great
  • Sturdy construction and very sharp
  • Smooth Leica-like color and tonal transitions
  • Fast focus

Cons

  • a tripod is being utilized when vibrations go underneath a specific level
  • not compatible according to Canon - and not fully compatible
  • the 28-300 IS is not compatible with the Canon EF 1
  • a super-zoom lens is distortion and distortion
  • travel-friendly option and is comparatively expensive to buy
  • edge-sharpness is comparatively disappointing
  • the push-pull zoom feature
  • the focal point is heavy and not precisely little
  • it is hazardous
  • The lens is not compatible to the Canon EF tele-converters
  • no image issues at any focal point or aperture

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Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Telephoto
  • Wide angle
Lens mountCanon EF
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Aperture
Aperture max3.5-5.6
Aperture min22-38
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades8
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements23
Groups16
Power zoomno
extendingPush/Pull
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Dimensions
Weight58.91 oz
Diameter3.62 in
Length7.24 in
Filter size3.03 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length28 - 300
Angle of View65 - 6
Maximum magnification0.3 x
Three stops claimedyes
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.70
Distance scaleyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black,White
  • White
Lens Cap Type
  • E-77U
  • E-77II
Zoom lockyes
Tripod collaryes
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingyes

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