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Canon - EF 28135mm f/3.55.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Average customer rating
3.8
(90 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 90 reviews
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
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2 Stars
6
1 Star
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67%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF 28135mm f/3.55.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Customer Rating
3
Barrel Slide
on October 8, 2013
Posted by: TObE
from Grand Haven, MI
My comment is specifically addressing an issue I have with the Canon 28-135mm lens with Image Stabilizer, AF/MF, and Macro functions. I have been a Professional Photographer for over 20 years and I am happy with the image quality in the photo's I've taken, however when taking pictures on even the slightest downward angle the barrel starts sliding causing the image to be out of focus. This is very frustrating to say the very least, especially when I'm hired to take pictures at a Live Event where I may only get one shot at a high point moment and I find the picture out of focus because of the barrel slide issue. At the end of the day when I sort through pictures for the most exciting shots and have to delete many because the lens barrel was sliding, I feel that I let the client down because I didn't give them a complete set of pictures that represented the entire event. I had checked comment posting reviews about this lens and the number one main issue that kept reappearing again and again was the "barrel sliding" issue. As far as recommending this specific lens, I can't do so with a clear conscience because I wouldn't want someone else to end up disappointed because of the barrel slide issue. I do hope that Canon will address and correct the barrel slide problem. All of my camera's and many of my lens's are Canon and I am very happy and satisfied with their performance. I have and will continue to recommend Canon products.
Pros: Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, all of my camera equipment has always been canon
Cons: Poor build quality, barrel slide while trying to focus on subject
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
4
great starter lens
on March 7, 2011
Posted by: Caveman
from Monroe, LA
I got this lens with my canon eos 50D. It is a great kit lens. It is built solidly and takes very good pictures. With the 50D's 1.6 sensor this lens is translates to 49-216mm so it's great for everyday shots and medium telephoto photography. This is no L series lens of course, but It takes good pictures and has enough zoom for everyday use. it has a nice build quality and focuses pretty quickly (some problems in low light, but that's expected). For the price you cant beat it, but If you already own a lens or have the cash to throw around buy an L series.
overall great starter lens. you get what you pay for.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, price, range
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
The Best All-Around Lens
on August 29, 2014
Posted by: Cris
from Middle Tennessee
I have used a mid-range zoom lens as a primary lens for over 40 years. When I made the transition from film to digital I knew exactly the Canon lens I wanted, and haven't been disappointed in my choice of another mid-range zoom. In fact, the Canon EF 28-135mm offers me much greater latitude than my earlier film zoom lenses that didn't have new features and slightly broader focal range. The lens' range is all most photographers need 75% of the time. I watch all the show-offs with their phallic symbols, who don't know how to use them, and all I'm using is a utilitarian zoom lens (but, a Canon). For the serious-amateur, at least, if you are going to buy and use Canon, this is all the lens you will need most of the time. The pro, maybe not. I don't need to 'push' my lenses like a pro yet still come up with award-winning photographs using my Canon EF 28-135mm. My interests are in landscape competition, press/feature, and stock photography. I use a Canon 40D, primarily, with a select array of Canon lenses. I also own and use other Canon cameras depending on need, especially my G-12.
Pros: Superior build quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
I was rather amazed
on December 27, 2010
Posted by: sy
from colorado
I got it with my 50D. This was my first Canon non-L zoom lens that I got, so I didn't know what to expect. But I was rather amazed by the performance. Actually this is my first Canon IS lens also, It impressed me when I shot photo with somewhere 1/25 to 1/50 per second shutter speed hand held and still made clear images. Of course both its IQ and built quality aren't L class quality (I wasn't expected to be), but I was very satisfied with using as a normal walk-around lens, and with Canon IS system. I think Canon should add some kind of lock system on the zoom barrel.
Pros: iq
Cons: lens creep
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing camera
on July 28, 2013
Posted by: Cuda719
from Plainfield, IL
I have had my 7D over 1 year now and plan on using it as my secondary camera when I purchase my 5Dm3 next month. I love this 7D and wouldn't sell or trade it never. This camera has a good AF and the body itself has nice weather sealing. I just recently got some very good shots of the Gettysburg battlefield reenactment using a 70-200 f4L lens that has IS. Using the 7D's high shutter speed at 8fps hand held made for great action shots. Also very handy for all the activities of the grand kids. Just make sure to use a quality lens for great results.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, weather sealing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
oldie, but goodie
on December 13, 2014
Posted by: 1Moreshot
from Los Angeles, CA
I had this lens when I had a Elan II. SO I tried it again. It seems to be better with digital. I am using it on a 5D and 6D. It is a great lens to carry around anytime. Light with a long zoom range and IS. I am having good results, and I am fairly picky. At this price it is a no brainer. At least give it a try and see if it works for you!
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Customer Rating
4
Overall good Lens
on November 8, 2008
Posted by: Daniel
from Los Angeles, CA
This is a good lens for the price. Overall build is good. You do get lens creep when point down. The seals are poor and you do get dust in the elements. What do you expect for that price! The AF is good but sometimes slow. It is not the Ring type HSM found on the L and higher lenses. But still good AF for this lens. IS on the lens is old and needs to be updated. Only a 3 stop IS. Still good when you need to shoot handheld or when losing light. Be sure to turn off IS when not using it. This will help the IS last longer. The 28-135mm (44-216mm @ 1.6 aps-c) is a good range. The canon 18-200mm lens is poor overall and especially in image quality compare to the 28-135mm (for those who are thinking of that lens). The image quality would be a 3.9 of 5. Five being a L-Series lens. At 28-70 mm range for highest image quality an f/5.6 to f/8.0 and at 70-135mm range f/8.0 to f/11 I would recommend. Any other ranges of f-stops not listed would be average to poor image quality. Barrel distortion at 28mm will be noticeable. At 70mm the pincushion distortion becomes noticeable and continues through 135mm. With the 40D vignetting is slightly apparent below 35mm. For the price this is a very good lens. Mostly suited for amateurs and intermediates, this lens is a top choice. This lens I use with my 40D.
Pros: good image quality, is, good focal range, good price, good af
Cons: poor seals dust in lens, lens creep, only a 3-stop is
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Perfect complement to a 50 f1.4
on March 4, 2010
Posted by: Canon Enthusiast
from Denver, CO
I have an XSi and the 50 f1.4 and have been searching for a zoom that could serve as the one lens that I leave on the camera body most, if not all the time. The 50 f1.4 still performs better indoors in low light, but the 28-135 zoom gives me freedom to vary my compositions more when there is sufficient light, especially outdoors. As such, this two-lens combination is serving me well for my focal length and environmental needs. Nowadays, I keep the 28-135 on my camera most of the time and only use the 50 occasionally as needed indoors. Two final notes ... first, you can purchase the 50 plus the 28-135 for much less than the 17-55, but still have the IQ and a lot of range, and second, the 28-135 is much better balanced for the XSi than the 17-55 in my opinion. I am very pleased with the 28-135 as a quality walkabout lens to complement my 50 prime.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, awesome value
Cons: Semi-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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