Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens Imported
The Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS is a handy, all-in-one compact zoom lens for versatile and easy subject selection while traveling, etc. This lens offers the highest optical performance in its class, plus the convenience of focusing as close as 2.3 feet over the entire zooming range.
This lens is also equipped with a dual-mode Image Stabilizer suitable for panning as well as stationary subjects. With full-time manual focus, optimized lens coatings to minimize ghosting and flare when used with a digital camera, high resistance to dust, moisture and water droplets, this is a lens that's extremely easy to use, and ideal for a wide variety of applications including nature, wildlife, sports, and documentary photography.
- High resistance to dust, moisture and water droplets
- Two-stage Image Stabilization can correct for all types of camera shake or just up/down shake (for use when panning with a moving subject)
- 8-blade circular aperture produces attractive background defocus
- Optical design incorporates 3 UD elements and 2 Aspherical elements for excellent aberration correction and superior optical performance throughout the entire zoom range
- Focus limiter switch
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28 - 300 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 - 40 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 75° - 8° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.30' (70.10 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.3x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:3.3 |
| Groups/Elements | 16/23 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.6 x 7.2" (9.14 x 18.29 cm) |
| Weight | 3.67 lb (1.66 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 101 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (90)
- Strong construction (75)
- Durable (62)
- Consistent output (50)
- Rugged (49)
Cons
- Heavy (73)
- Poor in low light (5)
- Lens creep (4)
Best Uses
- Sports/action (57)
- Landscape/scenery (50)
- Wildlife photos (41)
- General purpose (26)
- Wildlife (24)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (28), Semi-pro photographer (20), Enthusiast (16), Professional (9), Semi-professional (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (36)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great lense for non-low-light-occasion
Pro:
* Range is amazing. No need to change lens / switch camera; you'll always get the shot ( yes, that split second :)
* Image quality is very good throughout...Read complete review
Pro:
* Range is amazing. No need to change lens / switch camera; you'll always get the shot ( yes, that split second :)
* Image quality is very good throughout the range(as expected being an "L" - and given the price).
* Image stabilsation (IS) works great for non action shots and action shot if you can pan. Does not compensate for the small aperture though.
* As any USM lenses I used, very quite focus.
Cons:
* Slow lens (3.5 is at 28mm, it climbs to 5.6 fairly fast in the zoom range).
* Big and somewhat heavy (I usually carry it between 4 and 10 hours; the height become noticable at the end but I don't mind much)
* You will draw attention.
Other :
* Push/pull design (not a pro nor con, just need to get used to).
* The locking ring is your friend (esp. when moving around in a crowded room).
* Focus seems to hunt a bit at long telephoto and low light but can be imprroved by switching the focusing distance to "2.5minfinity".
* Ah... if only this could come in a fixed 2.8.
I would bet most people looking into buying this lense would put the extra cash to get the speed.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
A good product that solve problems
in particular occasion is useful to have a lens that permit you to do a portrait, or to take a landscape picture or sometimes a microcosm, with this lens i can do everything with ...Read complete review
in particular occasion is useful to have a lens that permit you to do a portrait, or to take a landscape picture or sometimes a microcosm, with this lens i can do everything with a good quality, without to have my 25 kg photographic bag, just my camera with this lens.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
Purchased this lens for an extra lens for wildlife photography as one never knows how close or far they might be. It was used on my second camera while I had 100-400 on the other camera. I also wanted a lens for both people and landscape!
This is a superb lens and one only needs the 28-300 if travelling throughout cities, rural areas so you are ever ready for people or landscape. This is a Must Have lens for Canon shooters!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Wide-zoom with pump
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
in particular occasion is useful to have a lens that permit you to do a portrait, or to take a landscape picture or sometimes a microcosm, with this lens i can do everything with a good quality, without to have my 25 kg photographic bag, just my camera with this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
I returned it as it is way to big and hefty for my stile of shooting .
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
If you ever want to own only one lens - this is it. This is my second lens (gave away my older one) and although one needs to do some heavy weightlifting - it is worth the effort. Great quality at all focal lengths (a little soft on 300 mm), sturdy and multipurpose this lens is built for every environment, including some harsh dusty safari conditions.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
I'm Video producer and i'm very happy with this Lens, so i don't need to change everytime the lenses. For the most situations is the aperture of 5.6 enough.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
All my life I have dreamed of being a Free Lanse photographer. I have taken may thousands of photos. Tried to sell them with a continued response of Too much artifacting & too much noise. I bought a Top of the Line camera & was sooo disapointed to get the same results Too much artifacting & noise. Until I sent an e-mail out to one of the guys on NAPP. He told me if I wanted to compete with the PROS I had to use top of the line lenses like they were using.
How much is a dream worth?
It didn't take me long to order my new L-series Lens. I can really see the difference.
I chose a lense that I thought could give me the most versitility, in what I like to shoot. 28mm - 300mm.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
Using this for landscapes, wildlife, the occasional portrait. It's built solid! Love the push/pull zoom on it, especially setting the tension to where the lens won't flop to zoom from gravity. Fast focus even in low light. Weighs double than the lens it replaced, but the quality is outstanding. Great piece of glass.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
Exceptional versatility. Very sharp and amazing range.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
The best versatile lens, for weddings, and all around and not have so many lens hanging around.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
Good for trip.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
I had tried the fix 200mm, fix 300mm also the 70-200mm. But beside wild life I also love scenery and portrait so I pick the 28-300mm to fullfill my hobby. I love the quality of the picture I had. Now it is the only lens I carry with my Canon 7D + a monopod.
At a range from 50 to 250 with F8 + ISO 100 This lens gives rich sharp picture.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
I USE THIS ON A 7D PERFECT FOR OUTDOOR PICS. PROBABLY THE ONLY
THING ABOUT THIS LENS WOULD BE THE WEIGHT OTHERWISE
NOTHING.GREAT LENS.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
I like to be close to the subjects I'm shooting, so when I can't be and need a lens change...this was my answer! It's a bit heavy, but to me that shows quality. This lens is so versatile! A must have!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Build
- Focal length range
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
I haven't had a chance to completely learn this lens yet, so take this with a grain of salt.
Build quality is definitely that of the 'L' series. I think it looks good and feels good in the hand. This is my first push/pull zoom and was worried about how I'd like that 'feature'. So far, I don't have any issues with it. The locking ring works well for me and I've developed a technique that allows me to use the ring with one hand. It takes some practice, but one-handed manipulation of the lock ring is doable. The weight doesn't bother me. I'll take extra weight for improved quality any day.
Having a 28-300mm range on one lens is just awesome. The obvious trade off is speed. At 3.5-5.6, it's much slower than my primes and constant aperture standard zooms. I have the 24L 1.4 II, the 300L 2.8, the 24-70 2.8, the 70-200 2.8... etc. The 28-300 isn't as sharp as my other lenses. And the 28-300 has some distortion as compared to my other lenses. The distortion is easily and automatically dealt with using Lightroom 3's lens correction feature provided that I shoot in RAW. This makes distortion a non-issue. The slight softness (There. I said it.) can be worked around using good shooting and post processing techniques. And it's here that I haven't completely 'learned' this lens. My results have been mixed. I've gotten some nice shots and lots of not so nice ones. I chalk it up to my poor skills (and they truly are). My current formula with this lens is to keep the ISO to 400 or less and to fill the frame as much as possible.
Autofocus. I've had some hit or miss experiences. I'm going to chalk this up to my skills (or lack thereof) as I sometimes get this even when using my other lenses.
Image Stabilizer. Fantastic. I like it al lot. Enough said.
The big question is, would I buy this lens again? I can't answer this, yet. I don't feel that I've had enough time to work with the 28-300. As it stands, I'd have a hard time giving up the range, the IS and the 'L' quality. As of now, I think this lens is the best in it's class.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Quick
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
This lens is great for nature photographics and i also like it as a sports lens, ( The lens is quick enough to make good quality pictures.
Due to the wide range it operates in it is a bitt heavy but the ranges are great you need one lens for the most comment pictures, It is really great !!!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
I am still getting used to the Lens. Here are some initial observations:
The Lens lives up to its reviews and capabilities.
The only draw back is its weight. I knew it would be heavy. As an all-around lens I will have trouble hiking with it and will use my Canon 28-135mm IS USM. The IS system performs per specificaton.
I have taken photos over the enire range of the lens and in various lighting conditions. The results were impressive.
Alex Zavoico
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
Despite the heavy weight of this "L" seris lens it is a great all around lens. Going from 28mm to 300mm covers a great number of shots without changing lenses. The lens has the quality and feel of a Canon lens. Pictures are clear and sharp.
I purchased this lens as a "used" lens that was sent back to Canon for refurbishing and am truly amazed-- it looks like a brand new lens with NO SIGNS OF EVER BEING USED!!!!THANK YOU B&H!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
This lens has a very durable build quality, oozing heft and high quality feel. The push/pull zoom, pooh-pooed in many other reviews is really not a problem. I like the feel of the zoom and the slide action is smooth and easy. I have no trouble zooming quickly and keeping control. The locking/tightening ring works fine. As mentioned in almost every review, this lens is VERY HEAVY. You can feel the metal and glass in the heft. I am used to carrying my camera by the side grip. With this lens, I carry the camera by the lens. Picture quality: Excellent. Not the fastest lens, but very practical with the 28-300MM range. This is my first "L" lens and I can really tell the difference in the picture quality, even on my old 40D. This lens replaces my current kit 28-135MM and 70-300MM lenses. I am going to keep those lenses however, for inconspicuous travel purposes, because the new lens is pretty showy. I am very satisfied with this purchase.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
fast focusing speed, strong construction.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- great clarity
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Autofocus Lens:
Excellent for landscape & low light images& extremely sharp.
Drawbacks-- very heavy-prefer ring focusing rather than pump action.
Despite its drawbacks i would still recommend it to my friends and acquaintances.
Joel Nathan, Perth, W.Australia
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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