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

Canon's EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM lens covers an incredible zoom range and works with full-frame cameras, but its price and just-ok optics make it a tough sell.

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Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS  1

Product details

  • Handy, compact zoom lens for versatile and easy subject selection while travelling
  • Incorporates Canon's Image Stabilization (IS) technology. Diagonal angle of view is between 75 - 8°15' degrees
  • Powerful ring-type USM drive provides silent, high-speed autofocusing
  • Optimized to suppress ghosting and flaring, ideal for use with digital cameras
  • 1 year Limited Warranty Card Included

PROS

+ 10.7x zoom range.
+ Full-frame compatibility.
+ Reasonably sharp through most of its range.
+ Includes lens hood and tripod collar.

CONS

- Expensive.
- Noticeable distortion.
- Soft edges.
- Push-pull zoom design.
- Some color fringing.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 25, 2014
Canon's EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM lens covers an incredible zoom range and works with full-frame cameras, but its price and just-ok optics make it a tough sell.
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