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Canon - EF 28300mm f/3.55.6L IS USM Standard Zoom Lens - White
Average customer rating
4.8
(58 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 58 reviews
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Star
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94%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF 28300mm f/3.55.6L IS USM Standard Zoom Lens - White
Customer Rating
5
Great All around lens
on May 29, 2014
Posted by: Ham Bone
from Camp Lejeune, NC
Weight is meant for a bigger guy like me who can handle it. Its great to have convenience of shooting distances of 28-300mm with quality aperture with my Canon 5d M3
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent lens
on May 6, 2014
Posted by: Wonderman4
from San Antonio, TX
I have owned the lens for almost 3 years. I has performed admirably and has done everything that I have asked it to do. When used within its design range, you cannot have a better partner waiting on you to call it into action.
I have never been disappointed with it.
Some comment that it is heavy. It is only 8 oz. heavier that the 70-200 F2.8 and no one complains about that one.
I have carried it afield on numerous occasions and have not been made weary from the weight. Overall, an excellent addition to the photo equipment bag. I probably use it for 85% of my shooting.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
Cons: no cons from me
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Ballanced
on April 30, 2014
Posted by: carefree
from Carefree, AZ
PROs
if you only want to bring one lens
28mm to 300 mm
Quality built
if you only want to bring one lens
28mm to 300 mm
Quality built
CONs
Heavy
picture quality is not as good as the 70-200
Need to be at high aperture settings to get a good DOF
Heavy
picture quality is not as good as the 70-200
Need to be at high aperture settings to get a good DOF
The cons are mitigated when you unexpectedly needed that 300mm with no time to spare and in the next moment you are needing the 28mm.
Pros: Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
Cons: Semi-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Totally Satisfied
on June 11, 2013
Posted by: Cross Wind
from Gulf Shores, AL
I have been a pro since 1981. I have used 35mm, 2 1/4 square, and 4x5 in studio and on location. This lens is the one I use almost every time I shoot. I have the 16x35 2.8 and the 50 1.2 and I love them both, but when I am shooting sessions or weddings... this is the lens that I use almost exclusively. I have two 5D Mk2 bodies and the 28-300mm lens stays on one of them all the time. The clarity, color, sharpness, contrast, image stabilization, ease of use, durability... I could go on and on... this system replaces my medium format with six lenses and surpasses it... And the seamless use with my professional editing software that recognizes the lens with lens calibration is awesome... I could not be more pleased after almost three years of continuous use...
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, ease of use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
My GoTo Lens
on May 26, 2013
Posted by: Steve A
from Yorba Linda, California
As the title suggests, this is my GoTo lens. I currently carry a 10-22mm W/A, 28-135mm standard, and 100mm macro along with this lens. 9-times out of 10, the 28 to 300mm is on my 7D camera body. The pictures are sharp. I was at Hearst Castle and in-doors where flash photography isn't allowed and blown away with the quality of the pictures I ended up with, even in the dark theater room. The focus is fast and true. The colors are brilliant. I have a picture of a friend where I'm 50ft away and I took a headshot of him. Once back at home, I cropped it down to just his eyes and you can clearly see the reflection of Yellowstone National Park in his sunglasses. I love this camera and lens. The only drawbacks I see are that Canon says you can't use the extenders on it (I'd love to use a 2x extender) and the lens weight can be a drag if you have the camera on your neck for several hours.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
Cons: can't be used with 1:4 or 2:0 extender, weight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Get Your Bang for your Buck
on March 14, 2013
Posted by: Jared C.
from Farmington Hills, MI
This lens is the most versatile lens I've ever used. Most people don't realize how many opportunities of captured moments are missed in public with simultaneous activities all around you. I find myself shooting at 28mm and capturing another frame at 300mm within a second (and this happens more and more frequently). I am shooting everything in between that zoom range as well.
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-If you are mindful of your aperture range from 3.5-5.6, it shouldn't be too much of a hassle. If it were at 2.8, I would never have to pull out my 70-200 lens. One can dream can't he?
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-telescoping (push/pull to zoom) takes some getting used to if it's your first time. You'll grow to love it because of how fast it is. Make sure you don't keep it too tight otherwise movement can be too sticky.
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-This thing is built like a tank. Get a comfortable shoulder strap for this guy, because it will give you a workout if you are holding the camera up for an hour straight. I prefer extra weight knowing it's made well as should you.
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-The images are sharp throughout its entire focal range. I am very happy with it for L lens quality.
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-I have only two negative comments, both of which have alternatives:
1) autofocus searches the entire focal range back and forth in low lighting. I recommend using single point focusing and find an edge of high contrast to focus on.
2) There is some very noticeable barrel distortion between 28-50mm. This can be corrected easily with most photo software though.
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Whenever I know I am going to be in a situation that I can't change out my lenses easily or can't carry two cameras, this is the lens I choose. If you find yourself in unpredictable situations and high activity, there is no better lens for you than this one. Or if you are like me and just don't like to be limited by a set focal length sometimes, then this lens is for you.
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Hats off to you Canon for making the most versatile lens in your line-up!
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TIP:
buy your lens used from a reliable seller and save a ton of money.
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-If you are mindful of your aperture range from 3.5-5.6, it shouldn't be too much of a hassle. If it were at 2.8, I would never have to pull out my 70-200 lens. One can dream can't he?
-
-telescoping (push/pull to zoom) takes some getting used to if it's your first time. You'll grow to love it because of how fast it is. Make sure you don't keep it too tight otherwise movement can be too sticky.
-
-This thing is built like a tank. Get a comfortable shoulder strap for this guy, because it will give you a workout if you are holding the camera up for an hour straight. I prefer extra weight knowing it's made well as should you.
-
-The images are sharp throughout its entire focal range. I am very happy with it for L lens quality.
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-I have only two negative comments, both of which have alternatives:
1) autofocus searches the entire focal range back and forth in low lighting. I recommend using single point focusing and find an edge of high contrast to focus on.
2) There is some very noticeable barrel distortion between 28-50mm. This can be corrected easily with most photo software though.
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Whenever I know I am going to be in a situation that I can't change out my lenses easily or can't carry two cameras, this is the lens I choose. If you find yourself in unpredictable situations and high activity, there is no better lens for you than this one. Or if you are like me and just don't like to be limited by a set focal length sometimes, then this lens is for you.
-
Hats off to you Canon for making the most versatile lens in your line-up!
-
TIP:
buy your lens used from a reliable seller and save a ton of money.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, versatile, most reliable work out partner, opens up new framing opportunities
Cons: barrel distortion at wider angles, autofocus wanders in some low lighting conditions
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Only lense you will need
on August 3, 2012
Posted by: Cameradude
from Austin
I have 8 EF lenses and 3 pro cameras. I rarely use any other lense now that I have the 28-300. If you travel, this lense will cover every situation. Its fast, stabilized and easy to hand hold. I'm very impressed. I also bought the 100-400, but returned it after comparing the image quality of both lenses.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Lens for Garden Photography
on July 1, 2012
Posted by: Ridge
from Arlington, VA
I've had the 28-300mm lens for a year and very pleased with its performance. Even though, the lens is a bit heavy, a bit pricy, and does not accept a tele-converter, it's really fantastic lens for garden photography. To be able to maintain 2.3 ft.close focusing throughout the entire zoom range, makes this lens ideal for macro/close-up photography. Also, this lens will focus even closer with a 25mm extension tube and 500D close-up filter—wow. Now, I hardly use a macro lens. For extreme close-ups, I mate this lens with an extension tube on a Canon 7D. To make make up for the lack of a tele-converter, I use this lens on a 7D with the APS sensor, and for landscapes and garden vista shots, a 5D MII is used. I shoot all of my images from a tripod, so weight is not an issue for me— a tremendous lens for my applications.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, excellent for macro/close-ups
Cons: a bit pricy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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