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Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM

Rating 4.3 35 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
price $2,499.00
The Digital Picture
21 years ago

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

The Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens is the right choice for those times when you need a wide range of focal lengths but only one lens can go with you and both lens and image quality cannot be compromised . The 28-300 L is the best Canon do-everything-with-one-lens lens available.
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photo.net
21 years ago

At PMA 2004 Canon announced a new lens, the EF 28-300/3.5-5.6L IS USM. It's very similar to the current EF35-350/3.5-5.6L in size and shape and is its logical successor. Going from 35mm to 28mm at the wide end is well worth the loss of the 300mm - 350mm range for most users, especially those using...
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epinions.com
18 years ago

Eliminates excess lenses when baggage is limited

I use a Canon 1D Mark II, a 10D, & a newly acquired 40D for all around photography. My lens inventory include a Canon 50mm f/1.4, 16-35mm f/2.8L, 28-70mm f/2.8L, 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS, 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, 70-200mm F/2.8L IS, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS, & a Sigma 50-500 f/4-6.3.
Pros:
  • The expansive zoom range
  • the IS
  • & its surprisingly fast auto focus
Cons:
  • In my opinion there's no cons associated with this lens
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PriceGrabber
18 years ago

Wide to Zooooooooom In!!

Overall..This is best Lens for outside shooting!! F/3.5 is little dissapointment...However, it has Image stabilizer...Very fast auto focus...Image quality is super!!
Pros:
  • 28mm to 300mm.
  • Image stabilizer..
  • Fast AutoFocus..
  • Super Image quality!
Cons:
  • f/3.5..
  • Really Heavy..
  • Lens get longer if you zoom...
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Fredmiranda
17 years ago

Few years ago I thought to do digital photographs are only "plastic" and not a skill.Since I bought the Canon A70 and then my CANON EOS 30D, I never looked back.I will soon get the 1D Mark III when the "ship arrives" !!
Pros:
  • Sharp pictures,Stylish looks Versatile lense
Cons:
  • WHAT NEGATIVES
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Ritz Camera
17 years ago

This lens has been so much fun!

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quick Focus
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction
Cons:
  • Heavy
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WolfCamera.com
17 years ago

This lens has been so much fun!

The 28-300mm has so many functions. I've had this lens for almost 2 years with no regrets. I travel throughout the Columbia Gorge and have captured amazing outdoor shots. It isn't the lightest lens but the range is so exceptional you can get away with taking the one lens.
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quick Focus
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction
Cons:
  • Heavy
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CameraWorld.com
17 years ago

This lens has been so much fun!

The 28-300mm has so many functions. I've had this lens for almost 2 years with no regrets. I travel throughout the Columbia Gorge and have captured amazing outdoor shots. It isn't the lightest lens but the range is so exceptional you can get away with taking the one lens.
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quick Focus
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction
Cons:
  • Heavy
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SLR Lens and Camera Reviews
17 years ago

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

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6l IS USM is a one of relatively few extreme zooms that was released by Canon back in 2004. The extreme zooms seem to be getting a resurgence in popularity lately and both OEMs as well as 3rd party lens manufacturers now have at least one such extreme zoom in their lineup.
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slrgear.com
16 years ago

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

I use this lens at work with a Canon T1i, I think it works better than the old Nikon D90 & equivalent lens which was rendered damaged beyond repair after having been dropped out the door of a helicopter.
Pros:
  • Build quality
  • Also comes in black (for Japan customers only)
Cons:
  • Heavy
  • Expensive (I don't own it but I do get to use it everyday
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