Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
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Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | 28-105 millimeters |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 6 |
About this item
- Measures 2.8 inches in diameter and 3 inches long; weighs 13.2 ounces
- Ideal for Canon EOS A2/Aw3 or ELAN 7 series cameras with built-in flashes
- Ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) provides silent, high-speed autofocusing
- 28-105mm standard zoom lens with f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
- 1.6-foot close focusing distance; rotating zoom system; 58mm filter size
- 28-105mm standard zoom lens with f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
- Ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) provides silent, high-speed autofocusing
- 1.6-foot close focusing distance; rotating zoom system; 58mm filter size
- Ideal for Canon EOS A2/Aw3 or ELAN 7 series cameras with built-in flashes
- Measures 2.8 inches in diameter and 3 inches long; weighs 13.2 ounces
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Picture quality | 4.5 | — | 5.0 | — | 3.7 | 4.4 |
Auto focus | 4.0 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Image stabilization | 4.0 | 4.5 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Quality of material | — | — | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.7 | — |
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lens type | Standard | Standard | Standard | zoom | Standard | Standard |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Manual Focus | Auto/Manual | Micromotor | manual-and-auto-focus | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 28 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 28 millimeters |
max focal length | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 135 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 135 millimeters |
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Canon 28-105 F/3.5-4.5 Ii Usm Ef
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The Canon EF 28-105mm standard zoom lens retains the optical capability of Canon's previous EF 28-105mm USM lens but with a refined exterior design. The lens is distinguished by a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) drive that provides silent, high-speed autofocusing, along with full-time manual focusing. The 1.6-foot close-focusing distance, meanwhile, lets you take great close-up portraits and nature shots. A good match for the Canon EOS A2/A2e or ELAN 7 series cameras with built-in flashes, the EF 28-105mm lens is an excellent zoom lens for everyday use. The lens carries a one-year warranty.
- Focal length: 28-105mm
- Maximum aperture: 1:3.5-4.5
- Lens construction: 15 elements in 12 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 75 to 23 degrees (at 30 feet)
- Focus adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
- Closest focusing distance: 1.6 feet
- Zoom system: Rotating type
- Filter size: 58mm
- Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter, 3 inches long
- Weight: 13.2 ounces
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Product Dimensions | 5.3 x 4.4 x 4.2 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.4 ounces |
ASIN | B00004YZQ8 |
Item model number | 6469A005 |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,482 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 26, 2000 |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
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Customers like the quality, image quality, value, build quality and speed of the camera lens. For example, they mention that it works great, produces sharp photos with great contrast and color, and is excellent value for money. They appreciate the speed of focusing and the smooth operation. Customers are also satisfied with the zoom range. That said, opinions are mixed.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it works great for their purposes, produces excellent results, and is completely adequate. Customers also say that it's a very good everyday use lens and a good all-around lens.
"...So that you can see that the macro function works well, I've uploaded an image of a small hamster photographed at 102mm...." Read more
"...This has been a very useful lens but if I were making the purchase again, I would go for something that either extended out to 200mm or shot closer..." Read more
"...It works great as an every day lens, giving up only a little at the wide end compared to the kit lens, but capable of far sharper, brighter images..." Read more
"...The operation is smoother and faster. It covers a more useful range. And the picture quality is excellent...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the lens. For example, they say it produces sharp photos with good range, and produces excellent shots. Customers are also impresseded with the AF, great build quality, and sharp optics. They say the lens is capable of far sharper, brighter images than the kit lens.
"...You'll see that the photo is sharp all the way through the edges of the frame...." Read more
"...This lens takes great pictures with great contrast and color. It is a little slow though, so for dim lighted areas it can get a little frustrating...." Read more
"...There is a decent Bokeh (for this type lens) at 3.5 and even 4.5 if th4e background is seperated a bit from the forground...." Read more
"...Not only that, but I've noticed that it, on the average, gives sharper pictures than my Tamron lense...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They mention that it is a good budget lens with decent picture quality. Some say that the quality is great for the price and that the image is OK for this price range.
"...If this range suits you, then this lens is an excellent value over a EF-S wide-angle/telephoto zoom...." Read more
"...As a first lens upgrade from a kit lens, this is a pretty good economical choice...." Read more
"...lens with quick, quiet AF, great build quality, sharp optics and a price that won't put a major dent on your wallet...." Read more
"...this lens mainly because it's flexible in its zoom range, not terribly expensive, has USM focusing, and takes respectable though not superb pictures...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the lens. They mention that it has a great, solid construction, and works well. Some say that the price is excellent and the quality of this lens is high.
"...The price is excellent and the quality of the lens is high." Read more
"...looking for a standard telephoto lens with quick, quiet AF, great build quality, sharp optics and a price that won't put a major dent on your wallet...." Read more
"...But this lens blows it away.It is built better, more solid. The operation is smoother and faster. It covers a more useful range...." Read more
"...This is the right one. The product quality is much better than EF-S entry level Lens. Image is OK for this price range...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the camera lenses. For example, they mention that the ring-type USM provides fast, silent, and accurate focus. The operation is smoother and faster, and it covers a more useful range. Overall, most are happy with the performance and value of the product.
"...it's slower, I still get good DOF (depth of field) and the speed hasn't been a problem; of course, that would not be the case if one was using this..." Read more
"...For the price you are getting a good performer optically and focus speed is snappy...." Read more
"...this lens to anyone looking for a standard telephoto lens with quick, quiet AF, great build quality, sharp optics and a price that won't put a major..." Read more
"...It is built better, more solid. The operation is smoother and faster. It covers a more useful range. And the picture quality is excellent...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the zoom range of the lens. For example, they mention it's an excellent all-around zoom lens, and provides a very good range. That said, some say it'll be a great upgrade to their kit lens, as it functions quietly and smoothly. Overall, most are happy with the lens's zoom range and focal lengths.
"...The zoom range is good as a walking around, but not quite enough for nature photography...." Read more
"This is another great, standard zoom lens by Canon. To save money, I have tried lenses from different manufacturers...." Read more
"...Again, though, I recommend this lens mainly because it's flexible in its zoom range, not terribly expensive, has USM focusing, and takes..." Read more
"...The zoom is incredibly far (more than I would ever need). However, due to the Rebel XT - it isn't as wide as I would have liked...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise of the telephoto lens. They mention that the motor is extremely quiet and quick.
"...this lens to anyone looking for a standard telephoto lens with quick, quiet AF, great build quality, sharp optics and a price that won't put a major..." Read more
"...The ring-type USM provides fast, silent and accurate focus...." Read more
"...The motor is extremely quiet and quick! Am extremely pleased that I purchased this lens and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone." Read more
"...well constructed with a metal lens mount and has a super fast and quiet USM motor. be sure you get this lens and not the cheaper F4 version!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera. Some mention that the autofocus is second to none in most situations and the pictures are very crisp. However, others say that it's not that great, it likes to focus on the background more, and it tends tofocus slowly in low light situations. The autofocus shifts and stutters slightly in extreme cases, and does not have the closeup focus capability you might hope for.
"...The MANUAL FOCUS ring is in the front. I love it. Disabling the auto-focus is a snap, and the position and feel of the manual focus is perfect..." Read more
"...It doesn't have the closeup focus capability you might hope for to get a nice image of a flower nor the zoom capability to get a nice image of a..." Read more
"...because it's flexible in its zoom range, not terribly expensive, has USM focusing, and takes respectable though not superb pictures...." Read more
"...As I mentioned before, it tends to focus slowly in low light situations, and images tend to be underexposed in tungsten light...." Read more
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I needed to replace the lens on my Canon Rebel XT D-SLR. The EF-S on first glance seemed like the perfect replacement since Canon produced the EF-S series specifically for the compressed sensor D-SLR line. After weighing the pros and cons of the two, I chose this EF lens largely on the basis of price. It was the right choice, and I haven't found any loss of features or quality.
Multiplying the range by 1.6 for a 35mm equivalence (if you have a Rebel XT, 20D or 30D), this model is really just a slightly wide angle to stronger telephoto zoom. (about 45mm-170mm if it was a 35mm film camera) If this range suits you, then this lens is an excellent value over a EF-S wide-angle/telephoto zoom. You'll keep all of the features, save money and have a faster lens.
The EF series meshes well with the current line of Canon digital SLRs. In addition, unlike the EF-S series, they are compatible with all of the Canon EOS products including higher-end cameras like the Mark II.
SPECIFIC OBSERVATIONS FROM WEEKS OF USE:
My first concern before purchasing this lens was the MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE of 0.5 meters, or approximately 18 inches. I do a lot of macro work transferring images into digital, so I was a tad worried. However, after getting the lens and zooming in, I realized that the focusing distance wasn't really an issue after all. In most cases, I could manage to stand six or so inches further away and still get a highly magnified shot. So that you can see that the macro function works well, I've uploaded an image of a small hamster photographed at 102mm.
My second concern was lens QUALITY AND SHARPNESS, particularly in the wide-angle setting near the edges of the photo. This lens exceeded my expectations. So that you can see the quality of this lens, I've uploaded an uncropped picture of the SF Bay Bridge taken at the 28mm wide-angle setting. You'll see that the photo is sharp all the way through the edges of the frame. (it is a web-sized jpeg, so you should take that into consideration and use it mainly to see the sharpness of the photo, particularly near the outside edges)
I did get an unexpected bonus with this lens. The MANUAL FOCUS ring is in the front. I love it. Disabling the auto-focus is a snap, and the position and feel of the manual focus is perfect for sports or social activities where the subject is often not the closest object. The ring itself is ridged and made of rubber, making handling a breeze.
While I hadn't expected to replace my stock lens so soon, I think it ended up for the best. This lens is actually superior to the one that came with the XT. I lost some wide-angle function but gained much more telephoto. The price is excellent and the quality of the lens is high.
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2006
I needed to replace the lens on my Canon Rebel XT D-SLR. The EF-S on first glance seemed like the perfect replacement since Canon produced the EF-S series specifically for the compressed sensor D-SLR line. After weighing the pros and cons of the two, I chose this EF lens largely on the basis of price. It was the right choice, and I haven't found any loss of features or quality.
Multiplying the range by 1.6 for a 35mm equivalence (if you have a Rebel XT, 20D or 30D), this model is really just a slightly wide angle to stronger telephoto zoom. (about 45mm-170mm if it was a 35mm film camera) If this range suits you, then this lens is an excellent value over a EF-S wide-angle/telephoto zoom. You'll keep all of the features, save money and have a faster lens.
The EF series meshes well with the current line of Canon digital SLRs. In addition, unlike the EF-S series, they are compatible with all of the Canon EOS products including higher-end cameras like the Mark II.
SPECIFIC OBSERVATIONS FROM WEEKS OF USE:
My first concern before purchasing this lens was the MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE of 0.5 meters, or approximately 18 inches. I do a lot of macro work transferring images into digital, so I was a tad worried. However, after getting the lens and zooming in, I realized that the focusing distance wasn't really an issue after all. In most cases, I could manage to stand six or so inches further away and still get a highly magnified shot. So that you can see that the macro function works well, I've uploaded an image of a small hamster photographed at 102mm.
My second concern was lens QUALITY AND SHARPNESS, particularly in the wide-angle setting near the edges of the photo. This lens exceeded my expectations. So that you can see the quality of this lens, I've uploaded an uncropped picture of the SF Bay Bridge taken at the 28mm wide-angle setting. You'll see that the photo is sharp all the way through the edges of the frame. (it is a web-sized jpeg, so you should take that into consideration and use it mainly to see the sharpness of the photo, particularly near the outside edges)
I did get an unexpected bonus with this lens. The MANUAL FOCUS ring is in the front. I love it. Disabling the auto-focus is a snap, and the position and feel of the manual focus is perfect for sports or social activities where the subject is often not the closest object. The ring itself is ridged and made of rubber, making handling a breeze.
While I hadn't expected to replace my stock lens so soon, I think it ended up for the best. This lens is actually superior to the one that came with the XT. I lost some wide-angle function but gained much more telephoto. The price is excellent and the quality of the lens is high.
initially I had many issues with this lens but after sending it into Canon for repair it has come back much sharper. This is an issue I've heard from others regarding Canon lenses. The moral is: If the lens has a woble when you get it new, send it in to Canon for their free factory service immediately.
While this is infinately better than the kit lens and a steady on zoom, the colors are still not completely accurate. If you are looking for perfect color accuracy you will be dissapointed. The zoom functions quietly and smoothly though and focus is nice throughout. There is a decent Bokeh (for this type lens) at 3.5 and even 4.5 if th4e background is seperated a bit from the forground.
The zoom range is good as a walking around, but not quite enough for nature photography. It doesn't have the closeup focus capability you might hope for to get a nice image of a flower nor the zoom capability to get a nice image of a bird or a deer. It's just in between booth of these.
For shots of people and places though, it's just right. This has been a very useful lens but if I were making the purchase again, I would go for something that either extended out to 200mm or shot closer in rather than this compromise that is not quite enough of either.
As a first lens upgrade from a kit lens, this is a pretty good economical choice. No doubt many people will upgrade to this lens and stop there finding their needs fully satisfied.