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Product Features
- Image stabilised ultrasonic motor (USM) makes for silent and reliable operation
- Macro facility lets you focus right down to 50 cm / 1.6 ft
- Switch between autofocus and manual operation
- Comes with 1 year manufacturer's warranty
- Filter Size: 72 mm
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137 of 141 people found the following review helpful
I'm relatively new to amateur photography, and bought this lens after TRAWLING through (i think) every single review available. Three months down the line, and I'm unbelievably glad I spent the time I did researching a lens that I wanted as a decent 'walkaround'.
Focus lock is very quick and accurate - only a couple of times photographing very similar tones in low light has the lens lens suffered, but any lens in the same situation would do the same. The lens actually focuses a second time after the initial lock to get very sharp pictures. It also features FTM (Full Time Manual) focusing which I've found particularly useful.
The lens is certainly heavier than the standard 18-55 EF-S kit lens, but more than light enough to carry around all day. The construction feels very solid - the lens barrel is plastic, while the metal mount gives the lens a hugely firm and professional feel.
I've found one of the two great things about this lens is the Image Stabilisation (IS). I've used the lens a few times to photograph bands where flash photography is banned (or frowned upon), and it's come up trumps. Anywhere in even slightly low light and it has proven invaluable in keeping my handheld images sharp. Go into a camera shop, find any Canon lens with IS and take comparison shots with it turned on and off. Honestly; you'll see what I mean.
The other is the focal length. 28mm is more than handy for landscape shots (in any case you can stitch together the shots on your computer after), and having the zoom go through to 135mm is perfect for portraits and places where you need that extra reach. I think it's best suited as a walkaround lens - especially when taken travelling.
One of the downsides I've found to the lens, though, is the lack of lock on the lens barrel itself. When the camera is pointing in a downward position, the lens can creep which is frustrating. Especially annoying when I have the lens on my tripod pointing to the floor. Grr.
Other than that, I can really see nothing to complain about the 28-135 IS USM. The IS is a dream; the images are sharper than I think the price tag warrants; the USM is silent as a mouse; focusing is quick; the focal range is excellent (but then of course that depends on what you want the lens for!!); and the variable aperture range (f/3.5-5.6) is decent enough for the majority of uses.
I'm not a professional, so distortion and vignetting etc are beyond me. There are some very good review of this lens splattered all over the Web for that kind of detail.
I'm fantastically happy with this lens, and firmly believe it'll always be a part of my camera bag as my years and experience roll on! Happy buying...
Focus lock is very quick and accurate - only a couple of times photographing very similar tones in low light has the lens lens suffered, but any lens in the same situation would do the same. The lens actually focuses a second time after the initial lock to get very sharp pictures. It also features FTM (Full Time Manual) focusing which I've found particularly useful.
The lens is certainly heavier than the standard 18-55 EF-S kit lens, but more than light enough to carry around all day. The construction feels very solid - the lens barrel is plastic, while the metal mount gives the lens a hugely firm and professional feel.
I've found one of the two great things about this lens is the Image Stabilisation (IS). I've used the lens a few times to photograph bands where flash photography is banned (or frowned upon), and it's come up trumps. Anywhere in even slightly low light and it has proven invaluable in keeping my handheld images sharp. Go into a camera shop, find any Canon lens with IS and take comparison shots with it turned on and off. Honestly; you'll see what I mean.
The other is the focal length. 28mm is more than handy for landscape shots (in any case you can stitch together the shots on your computer after), and having the zoom go through to 135mm is perfect for portraits and places where you need that extra reach. I think it's best suited as a walkaround lens - especially when taken travelling.
One of the downsides I've found to the lens, though, is the lack of lock on the lens barrel itself. When the camera is pointing in a downward position, the lens can creep which is frustrating. Especially annoying when I have the lens on my tripod pointing to the floor. Grr.
Other than that, I can really see nothing to complain about the 28-135 IS USM. The IS is a dream; the images are sharper than I think the price tag warrants; the USM is silent as a mouse; focusing is quick; the focal range is excellent (but then of course that depends on what you want the lens for!!); and the variable aperture range (f/3.5-5.6) is decent enough for the majority of uses.
I'm not a professional, so distortion and vignetting etc are beyond me. There are some very good review of this lens splattered all over the Web for that kind of detail.
I'm fantastically happy with this lens, and firmly believe it'll always be a part of my camera bag as my years and experience roll on! Happy buying...
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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
70 of 73 people found the following review helpful
This lens is probably the best buy you can make for the Canon EOS cameras. It has a fantastic range, anything from group photos to portrait close ups.
The lens is also extremly fast and quiet.
The standard lens for the 400 series is the 18-55 lens and this is very limited. Most people will then go on to buy a bigger lens, like 55-300 mm to cover the greatest range. To me this is a mistake. You will end up having to swap your lenses frequently or end up with one being unused and usually be stuck with the inadequate 18 - 55 mm. True you will probably never use the 18-55 mm lens again if you go with this one but you will also have a lens that does everything instead and won't have to make further swaps.
The 28mm - 135 mm lens is the best general purpose lens available in the EOS series and the way to go.
The lens is also extremly fast and quiet.
The standard lens for the 400 series is the 18-55 lens and this is very limited. Most people will then go on to buy a bigger lens, like 55-300 mm to cover the greatest range. To me this is a mistake. You will end up having to swap your lenses frequently or end up with one being unused and usually be stuck with the inadequate 18 - 55 mm. True you will probably never use the 18-55 mm lens again if you go with this one but you will also have a lens that does everything instead and won't have to make further swaps.
The 28mm - 135 mm lens is the best general purpose lens available in the EOS series and the way to go.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great, quiet and fast...what more do you need
Having bought his for a cannon with a crop factor of 1.6 I was concerned that it wouldn't be wide enough. But first impressions are great. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Paranurse
Canon EF 28-135mm - f/3.5 - 5.6 IS Lens
Being unable to afford the more expensive 'L'series lens and having read several good reviews on this lens, I have to say, that having taken several test photo's with it, I am very... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. S. Bacon
Great all round lens
I searched, and search for a good all rounder with a decent focal range that wouldn't break the bank and settled with this lens.
So far so good, I've been using it non-stop! Read more
So far so good, I've been using it non-stop! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Maurice
Excellent First Lens
I have upgraded my camera, and wanted to sell my old one with my 18-55mm lens. I bought this to use as my main lens with my Canon 7d. Read more
Published 4 months ago by jonnylove
canon EF Zoom 28 -135mm
The lens is ideal for me I've just "up graded" my camera from a 20D to a 60 D. It suits most of of my photography requirement but I'm only an amature ; its good for landscapes... Read more
Published 5 months ago by B. Wohlters
Reasonable lens
I bought this lens hoping it would be a general purpose lens upgrade from the kit lens (18-55mm IS) on my Canon 500D. Read more
Published 7 months ago by matt_h
Good general purpose lens
Having upgraded to a Canon 60D (body only) I bought this lens primarily for the Image Stabilisation & it works! Read more
Published 7 months ago by john-s
Good Value Product
This is a very well made lens with a substantial 'feel' to it as you would expect from Canon . Forget the idea it is too heavy as l have seen in some reviews - it isn't, and in any... Read more
Published 8 months ago by lou
Good all round lens
So there is a good chance you have arrived here in your search for that all-illusive "walk around" one lens fits all quest, like I did. If so, you need look no further. Read more
Published 8 months ago by R.E. Viewer
canon ef zoom lens 28mm- 135mm f/3.5-5.6 is usm ef
the is a very good lens for all round use . the image stableiser makes it easy to take pictures and cut out camera shake. the usm is also valuable, making this a great little lens
Published 8 months ago by Mr. J. Docherty
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