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

A handy, compact zoom lens for versatile and easy subject selection while travelling, etc. The highest optical performance in its class, plus the convenience of focusing as close as 2.3 feet over the entire zooming range. A powerful ring-type USM drive provides silent, high-speed autofocusing, plus the wide zooming range provides an easy, enjoyable picture-taking experience.

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Print Specs

  • Aperture Maximum: ƒ3.5 - 5.6
    Minimum: ƒ22 - 40
  • Angle of View 8.15° – 75°
  • Lens Construction 23 elements in 16 groups
  • Diaphragm Blades 8
  • Minimum Focusing Distance 70cm (2.297')
  • Filter Size 77mm
  • Image Stabilization Yes
  • Autofocus Type Inner focusing system with USM
  • Tripod Collar Mount Yes
  • Weight 1.66kg (3.66 lb)
  • MTF Chart
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    • Reviewed by: The-digital-picture
    Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens Review
    The Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens is the right choice for those times when you need a wide range of focal lengths but only one lens can go with you and both lens and image quality cannot be compromised. The 28-300 L is the best Canon...
    Read more: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-28-300mm-f-3.5-5.6-L-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

    Reviewed by: Photozone
    Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 USM L IS - Review / Test Report
    The Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 USM L is a fairly recent addition to the Canon lens lineup. It is the successor of the EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6 USM L, a lens which was and still is popular in the press community and among travel photographers. On full...
    Read more: http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/191-canon-ef-28-300mm-f35-56-usm-l-is-test-report--review