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 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $690.00
Buy New: $299.00
You Save: $391.00 (57%)
New (46) Used (14) Refurbished (2) from $275.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  166 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 4.8
Maximum Focal Length: 135
Minimum Focal Length: 28
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 6.4 x 4.6 x 4.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 2562A014AA
Model: 2562A014AA
UPC: 082966213427
EAN: 4960999213422
ASIN: B00006I53S
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Amazing lens... March 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Super price and super fast shipping. Well packaged. Also the Canon Lens is excellent in quality. The image stabilizer is incredible, as well as the zoom ability. Note: w/ the 28-135mm macro and short distance picture taking is limited (slightly) but the zoom and quality of images from this lens, by far, make up for it!
very pleased.
 Good zoom lens, IS really helps March 26, 2008
I really enjoy using Canon prime lenses - have a 20, 35, 50, and 85 so far. But when I need a zoom lens - say for a public event and I can't be jumping around to re-frame - I take this lens. It takes good shots (I'm an amateur) and the IS really works.
On a cropped digital camera like the Rebel XTi, the 28mm setting isn't a wide-angle. So if you're going traveling, you will probably want to supplement this (e.g., the Canon 20mm prime which is amazingly good but costs as much as this lens does).
A great, flexible lens for the serious amateur March 25, 2008
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
As I mention in the title of the review, this is the opinion of a serious amateur. If you are a pro (or have such aspirations) or have a large equipment budget, you'll likely be looking for something else. For those of us who have to make our hobby money stretch a long way, here's my review:
I purchased this lens in September of 2007 for use on holiday in Italy. I've used the lens extensively since, but its performance on the trip was an incredible trial by fire. As it was a two week trip and luggage space and weight were at a premium, I wanted to only bring one or two lenses that would cover most of the situations I thought I would encounter. I chose the EF 28-135 for two reasons: its range of focal length and the image stability feature.
With the typical 1.6x crop factor, I found my outdoor shots of landscapes and architecture rather tight, even at the 28mm focal length. This is of course not the lens's fault, but rather my choice and my camera's limitations. Otherwise, the lens was spectacular. It is crisp, focuses quickly, and yields consistent, predictable shots.
At this point, I have to comment on the IS. Many ruins and almost all churches and museums prohibit both flash photography and the use of tripods. In the face of these hindrances, the IS was simply a life-saver. One of several such examples involved over 500 year old tapestries in the Vatican. They were presented in a darkened room with only muted, indirect illumination. With the IS (and a steady hand) I was able to shoot them at 1/4s shutter with results, considering the subject, which were nothing short of amazing. If you're jittery and off balanced, it's not going to do much for you. But if you need to stretch a few vital stops while using good technique, it is amazing.
Pros:
-Great value
-IS isn't a gimmick. It works well if used correctly.
-Excellent image quality for the price-point
-Nice range of focal lengths in a single lens
Cons:
-Barrel extends considerably at the telephoto end with noticeable slop.
-For a consumer lens, this thing is huge and heavy. When you're carrying it with the hood (not included) equipped, people are going to stare.
-Not quick, whatsoever. It's listed as f/3.5-5.6, but you'll be shooting at the higher end of that at most focal lengths.
Summary:
A great walk-around and travel lens for many circumstances. In my opinion, the best Canon lens for the novice photographer in terms of both price and flexibility.
 Not impressed at all. March 23, 2008
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
I was going to replace Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM Standard Zoom Lens that i have on my Rebel XT with this one...right after opening the box i have noticed how cheap it feels/looks (honestly i was shocked i just paid $416.00 for it). Then i took some 200+ shoots with it and all I can say is it's an OK Lens, no more. Considering it's current price of $400 + i sent it back for a refund and will stick the 28-105mm i have purchased along with the Digital Rebel XT in 2005 and it's about half of the price but without Image Stabilization which by the way isn't impressive on this lens anyway.
Awesome! March 22, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Good quality and it takes superb pictures. Well worth the money for the person who wants the medium range shots but also up close stuff as well.
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