Product Description

Canon is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon's extensive product line enables businesses and consumers worldwide to capture, store and distribute visual information. Cannon provides a wide range of accessories that are fully tested and 100% compliant with the corresponding equipment. All accessories are noted for their high reliability and superior quality.Ever experienced one of those days when some of your pictures, shot under available light conditions, were ruined by camera shake and caused a substantial loss of sharpness? Well, kiss goodbye to all those camera-shake pictures via a remedy in the form of the new Canon EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (Image Stabilizer) USM zoom lens. The IS system reduces the possibility of blurred photographs caused by camera shake, enabling handheld photography in comparatively dim light without a flash or tripod.

Product Details

• Brand: Canon
• Model: 2562A003
• Dimensions: 4.40" h x 4.60" w x 6.40" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

• 28-135mm standard zoom lens with f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
• Delivers sharp, natural-looking pictures in dim lighting without requiring flash or tripod
• Ring-type USM adjustment system for swift, silent autofocusing and full-time manual focus
• Close focusing distance of 20 inches; 75- to 18-degree diagonal angle of view
• Measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 3.8 inches long; weighs 18.9 ounces; 1-year warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Equipped with an Image Stabilizer and high zoom ratio, the Canon EF 28-135mm standard zoom lens delivers sharp, natural-looking pictures virtually ever time. The lens is particularly handy for places where flashes are prohibited, as it excels in dim lighting without requiring a flash or a tripod. Other features include a ring-type USM for swift, silent autofocusing and full-time manual focusing; a close focusing distance of 20 inches; and a maximum aperture of f/3.5 to 5.6. The lens carries a one-year warranty.

• Focal length: 28-135mm
• Maximum aperture: 1:3.5-5.6
• Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
• Diagonal angle of view: 75 to 18 degrees
• Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
• Closest focusing distance: 1.6 feet
• Zoom system: Rotating type
• Filter size: 72mm
• Dimensions: 3.1 inches in diameter, 3.8 inches long
• Weight: 18.9 ounces

Customer Reviews

Best lens for the price, period!!!
I dont know how this lens can be put down for the range and versatility it offers. No, we aren't going to be using this as our primary lens on the 5D, 1DSMKXX, etc. etc. But on the cropped sensor cameras, it produces exceptional results all in a compact package. Lets see a point and shoot camera do what a currently selling Canon XT/XTI or even used 20D with this bargain priced lens can do by comparison. People not liking the lens should be shooting with the 5D and their good glass, not the other way around...

Creat walkaround lens
Love this lens. I use it as my primary walk around lens when I am on vacation. I get nice sharp photos over the complete range of this lens.

Disappointed
First, I should point out I'm an amatuer. This is my first lens for my Canon Rebel XTI. I purchased this lens on Amazon over a year ago, and although I have no other lens to compare this to - I am dissapointed. Here's why:

- I read a few reviews indicating that this lens could be your "only" lens - good for all purpose. I have to disagree. I am often frustrated by the limited 135MM range. Especially for landscape shots. Now, if I knew how to crop/ photoshop/ etc., perhaps this wouldn't be as big an issue for me. In retrospect, I wish I had purchased a telephoto lens with 300MM range and purchased the basic lens that came with the Xti for short-range photos.

- I was warned that the lens was heavy, but I thought hey - I'm 6'3, pretty strong - no big deal. However, now I wish I had gone with a lighter lens. The lens is heavy and makes carrying around your camera all day a little less appealing. For a casual photographer who wants good shots, I have to imagine there is a decent quality lighter lens out there for less money (however, I admit I have no idea yet if that's true!).

- I find that about 20% of my shots are a bit blurry. I attribute this to being an amatuer, but I never had this problem with less sophisticated "point-and-shoot" cameras. Is it possible I'm doing something wrong?? Probably. But again, I'm writing this as an amatuer, so if you're like me, perhaps there's a better lens out there (or maybe not - I'll have to try another one and find out!)

In summary, although I have no major complaints with this lens, I was dissapointed after reading all the glowing reviews. I am now considering purchasing the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens OR the 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Lens. I plan on trying them both out at a local camera store before purchasing - especially since I want to make sure I get "enough zoom" in my next lens.

Good luck with your purchase!