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Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Price (MSRP): $2,200.00
TYPE: Zoom Lens - Telephoto


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.


Maximum Aperture f/3.5-5.6
Filter Size 77
Lens Mount Canon AF
Closest Focusing Distance 2.3 ft
Image Stabilization Yes
Lens Elements 22
Lens Groups 16
Weight 2.7 lb
Length 7 in
Diameter 4 in
Af Motor USM
Release Date June 2004
Compatible With Canon EOS-1V/1VHS
Canon EOS-3
Canon EOS 1D Mark II N
Canon EOS-1Ds
Canon EOS 5D
Kodak DCS Pro SLR/c
Canon EOS Rebel K2
Canon EOS Rebel T2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Canon EOS 40D
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Canon EOS Rebel XSi

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Overall quality
8
Ease of use
9
Fit and finish
9
Versatility
8
Legibility of exterior markings
10
Smoothness of zoom
9
Hoods and filters
9
Overall value
7
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