Canon EF 28-135mm lens

The Canon EF 28-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a "standard" zoom lens that was introduced in February, 1998. The lens has a 4.82x zoom range and is based on the EF Lens Mount and works with all film and digital EOS cameras that support this mount. The lens features 2nd-generation image stabilization (IS) technology, ring-type USM with full-time manual focusing and a non-rotating front element. The lens uses a six-blade aperture. Closest focusing distance is approximately 19.2 inches (50cm). Since August 2007, the 28-135 has been included as a kit lens with the Canon EOS 40D and the EOS 50D.

Cheapest price: $319
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Canon EF 28-135 IS USM lens. A good general purpose zoom.

01/02/2010

I bought this lens as a general purpose 'walk round' zoom for both my film and digital SLR cameras. (Yes, some of us still use film!)

For my film camera it provides an excellent zoom range. For my crop-sensor DSLR the range becomes 45-216, ie limited for wide angle shots. Those needing wide angle for their crop-sensor DSLR would be better served by the (more expensive) EF-S 15-85 IS lens, equivalent to 28-135 in film terms.

The lens is a typical Canon mid-range product, of reasonable cost & weight and with decent build & optical performance. Auto focus is accurate & fairly fast, and IS is a 'must have' for me.

By John W. Thompson
England
8/10
love it

21/09/2009

As a lens go's i love it does all Ican asked it to do love it have had it for months now and have had wounderful photos fom it clear crisp and sharp photos a must all round lens.....

By Mr. C. W. PITT
Port talbot Wales
10/10
Experienced User

10/09/2009

Owned this lens now for a good couple of years. Low noise, extremley quick auto focus and very nice pictures. Considering the price - this is a great every day lens.

By Mr. T. Eyles
York, UK
10/10
Ray from Romford

12/06/2009

I purchased a 28 - 135 mm Canon lens. I wanted a lens that would cover most of the situations that I would use in wedding photography. I have used this lens with the filter and hood and I have been very pleased with the results and ease of use. Highly recommended

By Raymond M. Sweetman
UK
10/10
this is "the lens"

26/01/2009

this is such an amazing lens .. I used it for alsmost a year ,, and I loved the shots I've taken with this lens,, the foucs is fast and not noisy at all, sharp , has nice colors , suitable for travelling and urban shots ..

By Mohammed Momenah
UK
10/10