Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box) USA

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The Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens is a compact and lightweight standard zoom lens that offers superior optical performance, plus a built-in Image Stabilizer. The IS system reduces the possibility of blurred photographs caused by camera shake, which allows for handheld photography in comparatively dim light without a flash or tripod. At the wideangle end of the zoom range, the equivalent shutter speed gain is approximately 1.5 stops while at the telephoto end, it is approximately 2 stops.

In addition, the lens has a USM drive mechanism for faster and quieter AF operation, and the pulse control diaphragm (EMD) ensures precise aperture control.

Note! White Box merchandise comes supplied in a plain white box, instead of the manufacturer's colorful packaging. It still includes all the manufacturer's accessories.

The IS system is composed of a pair of gyro sensors to detect vertical and horizontal motion and a microprocessor that compensates for it by shifting special lens elements in parallel with the perceived movement.
The internal focusing mechanism allows the front of the lens to remain stationary and to easily accommodate specialty filters, such as polarizing filters.
Performance
Focal Length 28 - 135 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6
Minimum: f/22 - 36
Camera Mount Type Canon EF
Format Compatibility 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor
Canon (APS-C)
Angle of View 76° - 18°
Minimum Focus Distance 1.64' (50 cm)
Magnification 0.19x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:5.2
Groups/Elements 12/16
Diaphragm Blades 6
Features
Image Stabilization Yes
Autofocus Yes
Tripod Collar No
Physical
Filter Thread 72 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.1 x 3.8" (7.87 x 9.65 cm)
Weight 1.19 lb (540 g)

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Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box)
 
4.3

(based on 117 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (55)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (48)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (84)
  • Easily interchangeable (69)
  • Consistent output (60)
  • Durable (49)
  • Strong construction (36)

Cons

  • Heavy (25)
  • Lens creep (23)
  • Poor in low light (9)
  • Blurry focus (6)
  • Slow focus (6)

Best Uses

  • Landscape/scenery (54)
  • Sports/action (39)
  • Weddings (32)
  • General purpose (29)
  • Wildlife photos (26)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (30), Semi-pro photographer (26), Casual photographer (16), Enthusiast (11), Pro photographer (10)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (52), Yes (5)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Grade Canon Lens to Get

Dollar-for-dollar, this is the best consumer-grade Canon lens available. The focal-length makes it a great walk-around lens. The onboard Image Stabilization allow for crisp zoom shots without a tripod. If your hands shake ...Read complete review

Dollar-for-dollar, this is the best consumer-grade Canon lens available. The focal-length makes it a great walk-around lens. The onboard Image Stabilization allow for crisp zoom shots without a tripod. If your hands shake a lot, this lens will help overcome that.

On the flip side, I found the Macro option provides a really startling level of detail up close. I also found the combination of the f3.5 and Image Stabilization to be of great use in low-light, indoor shooting where flash is prohibited. It's a fairly fast-focusing lens, too.

Considering it is 1/3 the price of an L-series lens, I cannot find a single fault with it. Anyone looking for a general-purpose lens for under $500 to compliment their Canon Digital Rebel, Rebel XSI, 30D or 40D has found it here.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

28-135mm is

I used this product as a starter lens when I fist bought my canon 7d. For the fist few weeks it was quite good however as time whent on more and more dust showed up...Read complete review

I used this product as a starter lens when I fist bought my canon 7d. For the fist few weeks it was quite good however as time whent on more and more dust showed up on the internal lens elements . Also the clarity of images droped to where now most images are only fair.

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5.0

White Box Hide something good

By guybou1

from Quebec, Canada

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Strong Construction

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • Indoors/Low Light
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife Photos

Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

I use mylens with my Canon EOS-60D and I take greta picture. Thanks

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4.0

So Far -- So Good

By MB

from Texas

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

        Used this lens for inside and some outside shots at Christmas.
        While I can't say it's as good as some more expensive lens. It's plenty good for my picts.

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        5.0

        Good lens, shoots everything.

        By ocandrew

        from Costa Mesa, Orange County, California

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        Pros

        • Consistent Output
        • Durable
        • Easily Interchangeable
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Video

          Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

          Can somewhat shoot decent pictures in poorly-lit areas, although I would still recommend a flash.

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          3.0

          Great "walking around" lens.

          By JTVal

          from Colorado

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Nice Bokeh
          • Rugged

          Cons

          • Poor in Low Light
          • Slow Focus

          Best Uses

          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Wildlife Photos

          Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

          I needed a "walking around" lens to fill the gap between my kit and my 70-200 2.8L USM.
          I was REALLY going to wait til I had the Cash for the 28-135 2.8 but I always seem to find something else to spend the money on. With my Speedlite 580EX II I am able to overcome the slower glass and saved. With the proper lighting any shot is doable.
          I know that when I get a chnce to shoot outdoors with it I will need to take a longer exposure during the golden hours but I'm ok with that...for now.
          Eventually, I'll buy the 2.8 but this is a good stepping stone.

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          5.0

          Great Lense - Very sharp and versatile

          By Cheyenne

          from Texas

          About Me Pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Fast / accurate auto-focus
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

          • Heavy

          Best Uses

          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Macro Photography
          • Night Photography
          • Sports/Action
          • Video
          • Weddings/Events
          • Wildlife Photos

          Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

          I've enjoyed this lense so far. The pictures are very sharp. It is a great all purpose lense. With this lense, I don't have to change out lenses at all during a photo shoot or event.

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          4.0

          Great product

          By SweetenPhoto

          from Council Bluffs, IA

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easily Interchangeable

          Cons

          • Lens Creep

          Best Uses

          • Weddings/Events

          Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

          Great product for the money. I can see that with time the lens will/can become loose and telescope out while walking, etc. But without $1000 laying around this is a great alternative to give you the range and quality you desire, for a reasonable cost.

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          4.0

          Really Great Lens for a beginner...

          By Will the newkid

          from Dallas, Texas

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Fast / accurate auto-focus

          Cons

          • Lens Creep

          Best Uses

          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Weddings/Events

          Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

          Love this lens...wish it would have been the first one I purchased.

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          5.0

          awesome lens

          By katecanon

          from lebanon, PA

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Fast / accurate auto-focus

          Cons

          • Heavy

          Best Uses

          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Macro Photography
          • Sports/Action
          • Weddings/Events
          • Wildlife Photos

          Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

          I've only used this product for about a month now, but it's an amazing all purpose lens. I'm still up and coming, but shoot sports events, birthday parties, weddings and this lens was awesome for my tight budget. Gets great close up shots, super wide angle lens so you can fit way more in the frame than a standard lens. The telephoto on this is great too! I have no complaints about it thus far.

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          5.0

          LOVE IT

          By Addy

          from Louisville, Ky

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Fast / accurate auto-focus
          • Lightweight
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • People-only use thus far

            Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

            I have yet to discover any cons in regards to this lens. I have been in love with it from the first. I am a photography student and am new to all of this, but a friend recommended this lens so I got it. It arrived promptly and so I was able to use it for my first real 'photo shoot' and the pictures turned out great. The only other lens I have at present is an 18-55mm so this gave me a better zoom which helped greatly.

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            5.0

            Love this product!!

            By echophoto

            from seymour,mo

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Landscape/Scenery

              Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

              This lens allows for close-ups and lanscape photos, great product!

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              4.0

              Great Utilitarian Lens for all Occasions

              By David The Artist

              from Vista, CA

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easily Interchangeable
              • Fast / accurate auto-focus
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Lens Creep

              Best Uses

              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

              Use the product for live events and studio process photos and it works great. The only downside is the constant lens creep.

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              5.0

              Great Lens

              By BusseyOne

              from Houston, TX

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Consistent Output
              • Durable
              • Easily Interchangeable
              • Fast / accurate auto-focus
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Indoors/Low Light
                • Night Photography
                • Sports/Action
                • Video

                Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

                This lens is everything and then some. I attached it to my 7d and have not let it go since. The pictures are clear and sharp.

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                5.0

                Fine lens

                By Kim

                from Charlotte, NC

                About Me Casual Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Consistent Output
                • Durable
                • Easily Interchangeable
                • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                • Lightweight
                • Nice Bokeh
                • Strong Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • General Purpose

                  Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

                  Quality and construction are very good. I did notice that when the camera was pointed down, the lens ring slipped down too, but that didn't bother me. The colors and bokeh are very nice as well. I did return this len because I need more of a zoom for kids' sports but overall I was very happy with the quality, and would have kept it had it not been for the zoom.

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                  3.0

                  Standard Walkaround

                  By Simon

                  from Camden, NSW, AU

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                  Pros

                  • Consistent Output
                  • Easily Interchangeable

                  Cons

                  • Lens Creep
                  • Slow Focus

                  Best Uses

                  • General Purpose

                  Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

                  A decent lens that is a step up from the kit lens you get with the 550D. Nothing fancy, image quality is decent and it gets the job done. Macro is a gimmick.

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                  4.0

                  Simple Zoom

                  By CJ P

                  from NJ

                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Consistent Output
                  • Durable
                  • Easily Interchangeable
                  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                  • Nice Bokeh

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Sports/Action

                    Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

                    Needed a zoom lens for when I travel or want to take photos without pushing in or pulling back.

                    Works great, feels great in the hands, takes solid and clear pictures on my 60D.

                    It's silent for the image stabilization. The auto-focus is quick to acquire.

                    My only gripe is when I have the camera on my shoulder and the lens points down the barrel extends from just walking. Otherwise I really like the lens.

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                    5.0

                    Great Lens

                    By Em the scrapbooker

                    from Cincinnati, OH

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Consistent Output
                    • Easily Interchangeable
                    • Fast / accurate auto-focus

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Landscape/Scenery
                      • Sports/Action
                      • Wildlife Photos

                      Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

                      I bought this lens as my everyday lens. It allows for great scenery as well as close ups for candid shots. I'm impressed with all of the photos I have taken so far, including one of a plane in flight in a beautiful blue sky with fluffy white clouds. As a relative amateur, the shots look professional! It is a little heavier than my others, but worth it.

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                      4.0

                      Pretty Good

                      By Jko

                      from Mission Viejo, CA

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Consistent Output
                      • Durable
                      • Easily Interchangeable

                      Cons

                      • Blurry Focus
                      • Heavy
                      • Lens Creep

                      Best Uses

                      • Landscape/Scenery
                      • Weddings/Events
                      • Wildlife Photos

                      Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

                      This is a nice everyday kind of lens. It is great during daylight, but is not the nicest in low light. Overall great for the outdoors.

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                      1.0

                      not recommended for high end canon

                      By RK Studio

                      from NYC

                      About Me Pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Inexpensive
                      • Lightweight

                      Cons

                      • Blurry Focus
                      • Distortion at wide angle

                      Best Uses

                      • Landscape/Scenery

                      Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

                      When I purchased this lense for my canon 5D mark 11 [...] it was light and inexpensive and since I mainly use primes for work I thought this would serve the occasional situation where a zoom was required. I took the lense out for a spin and was disappointed with the results - not sharp enough. I tested for table top - even stopped down it was not up to par - and at 28mm there was noticeable bowing at the edges. Try as I might to convince myself that the lense was serviceable - I could not hold my head high as a professional photographer. [...]

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                      5.0

                      Good general purpose lens

                      By jeffritochinito

                      from Los Angeles, CA

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Consistent Output
                      • Easily Interchangeable
                      • Rugged
                      • Strong Construction

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Indoors/Low Light
                        • Landscape/Scenery

                        Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

                        Nice upgrade to the lens that came with my 60D. Very sharp images. Don't have a problem with the weight. Maybe it's because my camera isn't as heavy as the more professional cameras in the first place, or maybe it's because I prefer a hefty feel for my equipment.

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                        3.0

                        Good lens

                        By Louie

                        from Cerritos

                        About Me Casual Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                        • Poor in Low Light

                        Best Uses

                        • Landscape/Scenery

                        Comments about Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box):

                        Good for daylight use but the lens won't focus on low light.

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