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| A compact, lightweight standard zoom lens with superior optical performance plus a built-in Image Stabilizer. The IS system reduces the possibility of blurred photographs caused by camera shake, enabling hand-held photography in comparatively dim light without a flash or tripod. 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 IS lens elements in parallel with the perceived movement. At the wide-angle 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 optimum AF performance, and the pulse control diaphragm (EMD) ensures precise aperture control. |
Canon 28-135 mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF Lens Specifications
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Canon 28-135 mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF Lens Reviews
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- Fast / accurate auto-focus (37)
- Durable (23)
- Easily interchangeable (22)
- Consistent output (20)
- Rugged (16)
Cons
- Heavy (7)
Best Uses
- General purpose (30)
- Sports/action (8)
- Wildlife (8)
- Portraits (7)
- Upgrade (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (25), Semi-professional (7), Beginner (5)
Reviewed by 37 customers
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Pros
- Quick Focus
- Sharp Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Train Photography
Comments about Canon 28-135 mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF Lens:
I've had this lens for about a year now,and it's a great lens.Most of the time I just shoot train photos with it.This lens takes very sharp photos.I'm very happy with this lens.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Norfolk Southern train at Christiansburg VA
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CSX train at Eagle Rock VA
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Good amature lens
- Lightweight
- Quick Focus
Cons
- Not weatherdust sealed
- Soft focus at far range
Best Uses
- Amature Portrat
- Close up
- General Use
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Canon 28-135 mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF Lens:
Though not the image quality desired for PRO use, this lens is very capable for the hobbyist. Close work with average to good lighting has resulted in some clear quality images with my Canon 40D. I was not as pleased with the far range as the focus seems soft. Image stablisation is a great assistance during low light and even during good light while shooting macro (i.e. lady bug, bees, and the such. A definate improvement if you are using the Canon EF 18-55mm f/4.5-5.6 (with out image stablisation).
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Canon 28-135 mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF Lens:
I am starting this photographu hobby and its a great product for us beginners, took amazing pics with it
Pros
- Sharp Focus
Cons
- Lens Creep
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landscape Photography
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon 28-135 mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF Lens:
This lense is on my 40D most of the time. It is very sharp and pretty quiet. Great for street shots or landscapes when your not looking for a wide-angle view. The 28 mm isn't all that wide so, any large group shots may require an 18mm or wider lense.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by GhostHex
Sunset in Negril Jamaica
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Another sunset in Negril Jamaica
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Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Quick Focus
- Rugged
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Canon 28-135 mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF Lens:
I like this lense, I got it in a kit with the EOS 50d. SO far I have really enjoyed it. Its good for around the house and family/friends/pets. Im more of a beginner SLR photographer and my key interest is wildlife. I mainly got this lense as a practice lense before I purchased a bigger wildlife lense. I really want an uprade to a 400-500mm and when I get one i probably will use this as a family occasions or concert lense. 135mm is great for those who are not going to be shooting wild animals, but it only gets like 5 x zoom compared to my last point and shoot. It has fast focus and great clear shots! I'd recommend it to anyone who likes portrait photography and around the house! Its wonderfully built and does a great job in about all lighting conditions!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Taken with lense on a EOS 50d
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Quick Focus
- Rugged
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Sports/Action
- Upgrade
- Wildlife
Comments about Canon 28-135 mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF Lens:
This stays on my Canon 40D almost all the time during the day. Great zoom range and I.S. works flawlessly.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Quick Focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landscape Photography
- Upgrade
- Wildlife
Comments about Canon 28-135 mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF Lens:
Work, taking photos for clients - taking photos for my company at events.
Photographing company equipment for printed materials.
Photographing hot rods, motorcycles, and a wide variety of subjects for calendars and post cards.
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Quick Focus
- Sharp Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Canon 28-135 mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF Lens:
Having five grandchildren ages between 10 months to 9 years, this lens can stop their action and catch every movement at the same time. I photograph them quite often and all of my pictures come out great with this lens.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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This picture was taken through my kitchen window
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Quick Focus
- Sharp Focus
Cons
- Lens Creep
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landscape Photography
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon 28-135 mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF Lens:
I love using this lens as my A/P Lens. Great use for it in every mode I throw at it with my Canon 450D (XSi) Works very well in lower light settings and the IS is great.
Only Con I have with this lens is the creeping of the zoom if your pointing downward or upward at greater than 45 degree angles. A Stiffer zoom control or a zoom lock would make this a absolute perfect lens.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Winter night Seattle, from Alki Beach
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Pros
- Convenient
- Durable
- Rugged
- Sharp Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Walkaround lense
Comments about Canon 28-135 mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM EF Lens:
When it came with my 40D I fell in love right away. It has a VERY good range for a kit lens. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or been shooting for a while, this is a fantastic lens. It has a sturdy feel to it. It also is reasonably priced. It is Image Stabilized also, which is convenient for some of those shots that you whip out a camera to get that spur of the moment picture, and the USM focusing contributes even more to that.
