Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This lens came as a kit lens with the Eos 7D. Optically, I've found it to be reasonably sharp at all focal lengths. Sharpness peaks around f5.0 to f5.6 with my experiences. The USM focusing motor works very well and focuses accurately and quietly. Construction is good, though the barrel does wobble just a little bit. Still, the zoom ring feels good and smooth, and the plastics feel much more solid than other EF-S lens I've used. Image Stabilization is always a plus.

My only complaint is the lack of wide angle. I find that when shooting portrait work, I always have to back up a lot more to get a full body shot. On a 1.6x sensor, the 28mm is really working at 44mm. I would call this more of a lens to use for medium telephoto work. I have done some Marco shooting with this lens and it's reasonably well considering that's not its purpose.

All things considered. It's a good lens that you can learn and grow with that doesn't have too many weaknesses, but if you to shoot wide-angle landscapes, you may need to consider another lens for such work.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I love this lens. I have owned it for a short period of time. Used it at a bridal shower and was very pleased with the zoom from wide angle to nice tight close ups.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

First, this isn't an L-series lens, so let's not treat it as such.

This lens is an upper-range consumer lens, and I find it excellent. The images it takes are very sharp on an APS-C sensor, and sharp on a full frame sensor. While unnoticable on APS-C sensors, on full frame sensors there is a noticable bit of soft focusing at either range of its focal length (28mm and 135mm).

The IS works great, and enables me to take pictures in low light.

The USM is something many new photographers will find amazing. Very fast and quiet autofocusing, and the lens allow you to manually focus without having to switch to "M" (or in other words, you can manually focus even when set to "A").

The only issue I have with this lens is lens creep. While not an issue for me (The hood + lens filter prevent any scratches or impacts on the end of the barrel), it may be troublesome for beginner photographers and pros who need to take quick, rapid shots.

In short, this is a very great lens for the money. Great focal range, does well in low light, has a USM AF motor, but has a downside of some rather annoying lens creep. If you don't have $1,000 to spend on an L-series lens, then you should definitely consider this lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I like this lens for portraits, but the big complaint that I have is that it's not very sharp and the bokeh is not anything to write home about. I do a lot of engagement, couples and children photography-which is why I bought this lens. After using it, I think I would save my money and buy the Canon EF 135 mm f/2 L. But, have a blurred background (ie great bokeh) might not be that important to everyone like it is to me.
On the other hand, it is GREAT for macros. I've used it a lot with flower photography and it does wonders.
It really just depends on what you're wanting out of it... if you want a sharp lens, with great bokeh, don't get this one. If that's not important to you, then this will do the trick :)

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This is a wonderful all around lens. For the price (under 1/2 the price of the L series 24-105) it is well built, focuses quickly and quietly, produces consistent images and the IS works well. If you can't afford and L lens or are just looking for a cheap all around lens, this is it.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Great range, Image stabilizer is fantastic. I've shot landscapes down to 1/6 handheld without problems. Usm does a great job focusing, not to mention it's full time so those little adjustments can be made without going into "M"

Nice and quiet. Metal mount.
When you zoom the lens tubes are exposed. Dust can make its way into the lens through those. I have a few spots internally.

28 isn't quite wide enough for 1.6 bodies though so i find myself standing back.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Good all around lens

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Yeah .. no.
The lens creep right off the bat - and I'm very careful with my equipment.
Maybe because I shoot prime lenses ... the image quality is not sharp enough (for me).
Color is great. The focal range is great. The IS is great.
If you're on a budget and want a good range in a lens - this lens would be a good choice. There are people out there that have coaxed beautiful images from this lens. I don't want to work that hard.
The way I see it, life is short - buy sharp lenses!
I went for the 17-40 4L and the 70-200 4L - I cannot tell you how colorful and tack sharp those lenses are. Hold tight and save up for one of those if you can. Or a 50mm 1.4 prime lens. Man, do they take great images.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This is my first digital slr camera. So far I like every thing about it.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This is the lens you have when you have no idea what sort of subject matter you'll be encountering. Fairly good distance, lets you be fairly close as well. Have been noticing an annoying amount of lens creep, and there's no locking band to stop that from happening.

In conclusion, solid all-purpose lens, but you're probably going to want specific lenses to get the maximum results when you know what you'll be running into.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I'm slowly starting to sell prints. I take my photography very seriously but have not had the money to begin exploring the pricier equipment. In the past year I have worked primarily with the Canon EF primes (50mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.8 USM) and have been very happy with the image quality (IQ) and AF speed. While dreaming of L glass but simply not able to lay out the cash, I needed to find a zoom that would deliver sharp IQ for less money.

I found the 28-135mm USM and after going through scads of reviews and really stressing about laying out the money for a lens that some question in quality I finally went for it. I could not be happier with this lens. Excellent AF speed and quiet focus, really nice, sharp IQ with excellent color saturation and then there is the IS. Image stabilization is new to me and now I'm thoroughly enjoying this added feature.

I have shot with a friend's 24-70mm L and I get the appeal but I'm here to tell you that I am just as satisfied with this 28-135mm. A lot of the reviews I read helped to initially dissuade me by comparing this lens to the 24-105mm L and, first, I think it is a poor comparison. The L series is the cadillac of the Canon line.

This lens is a mid-range consumer lens but I'm telling you it more than fits the bill. If the focal reach is what you're looking for, if you are okay with a 28mm wide on a cropped frame and you have the money, just buy it. You will be happy.

The only issue I have right now is the lens creep which is actually pretty bad but, for the price and performance, I will make allowances. Thanks to Canon for putting out this lens that professionals and amateurs can respect and utilize!

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This is the lens I chose to keep on the body the most for everyday use. Love it and couldn't ask for more. It's great.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Mine is very soft (ie blurry) in the bottom right corner. Maybe I got a bad copy, but I have seen the exact same description on at least one other review. Overall sharpness is so-so, acceptable for small prints but not great on enlargements. Also, my zoom is now starting to stick.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Not a bad lens for the money. Good close-up performance at wide-angle settings. Just got this lens to get by 'til I can buy some L-glass. Overall a pretty good walk-around lens even though it has very bad lens-creep.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Cons: Has some lens creep, more as the lens gets older. It will extend out to about 105mm if the camera is facing down.

Not as fast as I would like.

Slight noise from the IS.

Wish it had a included hood.

Pros: My copy seems very sharp.

Seems pretty durable for the price.

Focus is pretty good in lowlight.

Image Stabilization works really well despite this being an older design.

Good zoom range.

This is the lens that stays on the camera 90% of the time.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

VERY GOOD LENS!!!!!
FAST FOCUS AND THE [IS] REALLY HELP TO GIVE YOU GOOD PIC.
AND I USE THIS FOR ALL OCCASIONS....

THANK YOU ADORAMA!!!!!!

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I use the lens as a general walk around lens with my Canon xsi for a couple of months. Takes great shots outdoors. Struggles a bit indoor so expect to use a tripod or flash to get the shot. But that is what you would expect from an f4-5 lens. Does great macro shots. Great depth of field when using manual focusing. In auto focus mode, the images are sharp.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Probably nothing new here but affirmation of other reviews. This lens is exactly what I expected after lots of research. The IS feature is very useful. This is my first IS lens and I'm quite pleased. I was a bit surprised at the weight, but not having anything to compare it to in this class, I guess shouldn't have been. To call it a "carry around" lens for a casual user has an entirely different meaning than for a pro or semi-pro. It'll wear on your neck or wrist after carrying it around the zoo or park all day.

I dislike the lens creep. I didn't think it'd be a big deal, but it really gets annoying when I drop the camera to my hip in my hand between shots then have to zoom all over again because the lens dropped all the way out. I'll definitely avoid anything with serious lens creep next time around.

With that said, I love the picture quality. It beats the pants off any of the low-end stuff I've had in the past. Having IS lets me do a lot of stuff I couldn't before where the flash would create shadows or wash out the subject at the expense of everything around and behind it.

With a 1.6x crop factor on my camera, I wish this lens was a bit wider on the short end. I just get in the habit of taking this one anywhere outdoors or in larger buildings. At home or other houses, I swap back to the stock 18-55 that came with it.

Overall, if it weren't for the lens creep, I'd buy this one again in a heartbeat. WITH the lens creep, I'd look harder at others (but would probably buy this one anyway).

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This lens came with my camera, 40D, and I have been very happy with it. I use it from everything from portraits to landscape. I have used it to capture some football, but it is quite a bit short to fill the frame. It was better at catching the cheerleaders that were alot closer. Low light is not to bad with the help of IS, but I think it still needs a tripod.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

If you want a great all around lens this is the one. Not to big and good to travel with.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

It is great to use

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Great lense for the beginner just getting started, I use this as my walk around and on my hiking trips. It carries light and easily interchangeable, works well with my 40D. Overall, not as good as an "L" lense but it's a bargin at this price and worth every nickle if you're on a tight budget.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

decent lens.. very versatile..

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

One of the best lenses I have ...

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

The IS USM makes this a great lens for outdoor and indoor use. I always use a filter for protection of the lens and enhancement of my photoshoots.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

this is a very good lens. it focuses fast, and the zoom is very good for any general shot. i've done some macros with a +2 diopter that have a 3 inch dof at f36. this lens is perfect for my jewelry photography.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Bought lens as soon as it came out. Took it to Kamchatka peninsula, China, Aleutians, Holy Land, CanadianRockies etc. when it got loose, got it fixed more than once at local camera store. One of best general purpose film lens I have owned. (But no longer shoot film, so don't use much any more. Now use 24-105, but with 30D so range is similar)

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

My first SLR lens with digital rebel XTI. I've been getting excellent results with this lens but wish that it was just a little bit wider at the bottom end since my rebel xti has the 1.6 crop factor. The lens is fast and clear. It's not an L lens but I'm satisfied with the value. Interestingly enough, it's now the standard lens on the Canon 40D just released.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Very pleased with this lens. The only improvement that I would recommend if it were possible would be to make it lighter.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I really like the IS feature of this lens. The lens is heavy and quite large, though. Add a flash unit and you up the weight considerably. It uses a large size filter (72) which makes using the lens more expensive. However, overall, I like it, and I use the lens frequently. Good quality photos.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

My go-to lens for over three years. It seldom fails to produce good results in a great variety of situations. Its images compete with those of my "L" lenses.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

While this lens (at least the one I own isn't) is not as sharp as an 'L' series lens it does manage to produce an above average image.

The lens creep really bugged me on this lens for some reason. It really needs a 'lock' button like most Sigma and Tamron lenses have.

It does not AF very well in low light but is fine in the daylight.

The IS works very well and makes very little noise.

This lens makes a great walk around lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I got this lens as a "walk around lens" and I am glad I did. I love it! Perfect lens until I get my "L" lens! So much better than the kit lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

PROS:
This lens is an excellent lens
especially for landscape(9 out of 10) and portrait(10 out of 10)
it is not that much heavy
very fast auto focus
the range of the zoom is awesome

NEG :
little bit weak construction

Notice:
if you are interested to buy this lens then go ahead .
there is no better lens than this in the similar budgets

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This was my first lens for my XTi and it has done very well. I am now an assistant wedding photographer, finding myself using the 70-200L 2.8 and the 24-70L 2.8 for most of my work, but this lens has been a great walkaround lens. It is fairly light, with a very usable zoom range. The glass is high quality and the IS works well, but it has a couple drawbacks. The aperature changes through the zoom range needing attention in low light and fast action situations. The focus is not the fastest, but still does well. The controls are a bit jerky, but doesn't affect the quality of the picture, so if you have time to set up the shot, it's not really a disadvantage. Other than that, I love this lens and would purchase it again for the value. Hope you like the shots I've attached to show its capabilities!

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

very sharp
very color full
very fast
very quite
the bad thing is the quality of body construction and the F number
very good for trvel and outside photography

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This has quickly become my favorite, every day lens... I shoot a lot of landscapes and it suits my style greatly.. it's also great for poitraits and macros... I'd recommend this lens highly

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I don't know if I got a bad copy or not, the copy I have turns out the picture is really soft from all the zoom range, if you are looking for some razor sharp shots, or you are shooting indoor. I prefer to get a "L" lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

great lens, I'm sorry I waited so long to get it

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

NOTE: I have just bought this Canon, so I haven't spend enough time with the lens in order to have a complete grasp of its abilities. Before I've bought this lens I had one of the 28-300 Sigma lenses. I was disappointed with the AF and the sharpness, so I decided to move on to a shorter focal length. I am mainly a travel photographer, so I preferred one all-round lens instead of two or three other (more "specialized") lenses. As you can probably tell from looking what I've bought, I couldn't spend a lot of money on a L-lens, so I had to find something in the [...]$ range. Two lenses grabbed my attention - The 28-135 Canon and the 24-135 Tamron. After reading lost of reviews on both, I chose the Canon mainly because of the IS and the Ultrasonic focus motor....and it's a Canon after all. The first thing that struck me when I opened the box was that it has a very poor barrel construction. It is plastic and wobbles quite a lot. I don't know whether this wobbling has any effects on the focusing abilities of the lens, but still it is very annoying and makes you feel uneasy about the quality of the lens you're holding. I traveled to Puerto Rico last week and had the chance of taking a good amount of pictures there. I have to say that I'm not impressed by the quality at all. I haven't tested the Canon next to my old 28-300 Sigma, but my first impression is that the Sigma is not much worse (which is quite strange for a 10x zoom ratio lens). The IS is a cool feature, but it is a little bit unreliable. You have to take at least 4-5 pictures until you can be sure that you have at least one that is not blurry and sharp enough (and here I feel that although the IS really does some work, an IS picture can never have the sharpness of a tripod one.....even if the shutter speed is as fast as 1/10).The AF of the lens is reeeaaally good. Silent, Fast, full time manual, everything you can wish for. The best feature of the lens!As a conclusion I would say that the guys from Photozone have said it very accurately - The Canon 28-135 is a solid performer with no spectacular strengths nor weaknesses. Generally it is not a bad lens, but the quality of the pictures is definitely not on a pro level. I can't say that I'm unhappy with it because I can't really afford to buy anything better, but if you have any spare $ and you're really into photography, go for a higher-class lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I took this lens on a recent trip to Hawaii. It never came off of my camera. Pictures are razor sharp and the color simply pops. I had trouble holding my other longer lenses steady in moderate to low light. The image stabilization fixed that problem completely and it is amazing how well it works. This is a great all purpose lens. It is a little heavy but not a problem. The end of the lens wobbles a bit, but that seems to be common with this lens and is also not a problem. I wish I had bought this lens in the first place.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This lens can produce some nice images, but it isn't good in low light, and its images tend to be soft around the edges. The IS can help in those low light situations, but doesn't make it a 5-star product by any means. Nevertheless, I use this lens frequently for photojournalism, and it consistently produces useable images. It doesn't do anything exceptionally well, but it does a lot of things adequately.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I ordered this lens with my Rebel Xti. It's great! While not the best at any one purpose, it is very good at almost everything. If I carry one lens with me, its this one. At first I was hesitant about getting an IS lens, but it really is great. I've done some of those tests "IS on, IS off". There really is a significant difference. Get this, you won't regret it.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Terrific value for those still using film most of the time and looking for a future compatible Canon Digital Lens. Well Done, Canon

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

All in all good except for the non smooth Zoom

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I use in some difficuts situations---Low light etc.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Can't beat the zoom range, stabilizer and image clarity.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I travel and take many pictures and this lens fits the bill. Also I do weddings for family and freinds , it does a great job.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Occasional experience with images not being sharp as a tack...but only noticeable when blown up...not an L but still worth the $$

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Good lens for nature and landscapes, Great here in the Appalachians where lighting can sometimes be difficult. Sharp at mid lengths but tends to have distortion at both ends of scale

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Great for taking pics at football games under bad lighting using minimum flash strength

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

The lens is okay if you need a budget, lightweight zoom with Image Stabilization. I've used this as my only lens when lightweight travel was a must, and it did the job. However, with today's hi-mp digital bodies, this might not do the job. I wouldn't use this with a 1DsMkII, or a 400D due to their high pixel densities. On a 30D or 5D, this is a decent lens, but there are better out there.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I don't get crisp sharp images at extremes.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Excellent lens for most shooting situations: especially travel and sports photography. Good zoom range and the stabilizer works very well in low light and long zoom uses.
I use this lens with a Canon 30D and have had beautiful results. The pictures come out great.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I owned this lens for over 2 years, before biting the bullet and getting a 24-105 f/4 "L" lens. I use the 28-135 on both a 10D and a 20D. It was a great carry-around lens and the Image Stabilization is an extremely useful feature, for those who hand-hold a lot of shots, esp toward the longer end of the focal-length range.

For *most* photos, I (surprisingly) haven't noticed any difference in optical quality between it and the 24-105 "L".

I definitely recommend this lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

First time use and I could see the difference from comparable lens. Now it is my everyday lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This is a great general purpose lens that is particularly useful for portrait work. It sometimes give blurred images if panned at slow shutter speeds in IS mode. One of two lenses I use most often for wedding photography. The other is a 17-35mm f/2.8 to capture larger groups in confined spaces.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Lens a little slow focusing in low light. Could be a little lighter. All around good general lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

At first, thought it was great lens. Was highly recommended. Fast AF, IS is great, and great zoom range on 1.6x crop lens, a little soft and color seems flat. Learned quickly that fixed focal lenghts in zooms was necessary for action sports in low light (Gyms an night baseball - no flash). Even with IS on, not fast enought for casual use in low light. Had to upgrade to f2.8 zooms (70-200, 120-300)for outdoor sports. Bought Canon 135mmL f2.0 for gyms along with canon 85mm f1.8and found out what an L lens and a prime can do. No real issues with 28 to 135 other than I no longer use.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

IS did not work when I got it, but Canon is good folk, they took care of it!

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

After talking to several friends they recommended this lens as a walk around lens. I'm glad I followed their advice.

I used it to shoot sports (soccer, softball, baseball) Works great for that function. I do plan on getting a larger zoom with IS to go along with this lens, but for now it really does the trick.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

It is a step up from kit lenses and the IS and focus speed are fast and spot on. On a 1.6 crop camera it covers the most used range but could go a little wider. Also it variable apature is annoying.

Now there are a variety of lenses that cover the wider range and have a constant 2.8 apeture I would hesitate before buying again.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

One of the best all purpose lenses around. I purchased several lenses with my EOS 20D including the 28-135. This lens has been on my camera 99% of the time. Everything else stays in the bag.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Bought this lens as a replacement for the kit lens. Excellent telephoto range in a single lens. This lens is used on my camera 90% of the time with the exception of nature shots or lanscapes that require the extremes that this lens does not provide. Just wish I had the extra bucks to afford an "L" series lens close to this range.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I've used this lens for all types of photography. Performance has been very good. Great lens for the money.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This is a great, often ignored zoom. Colors come out beautiful, it's suprisingly sharp for the money, and it's got a good feel to it. I'm shooting an Xti and the cropped sensor turns it into a 45-216, which puts it in the most popular photo-journalism range. 45 can be a touch tight on the wide end, but it's more than made up for by its reach. This lens is only adequate for panoramas. Perfect for your daily rig, though. I wish it were faster (2.8 would be sweet), but then it's not an L, and you don't have to pay L prices either. Until Canon comes out with an applicable L EF-S [...] (16-125 f 2.8?), this is your best bet for a walkaround lens on 1.6 sensors. I'd buy it again for sure.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Great all-around lens. I use this for the majority of my work and switch to other lenses for special situations where this won't work. It is a fairly heave lens for it's size, and the images are slightly soft, but these are minor comments not complaints. The lens is well-constructed. I've had mine for over three years and often use it in the woods and on the trails in New England.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I brought the 28-135 for both my police and sports reporters to use, and it has been a great boost for short shots under poor outdoor lighting or in a gymnasium. Definitely one of 4 lenses every photojournalist should consider for their bag.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This lens provides more flexibility than any another with its 28-135mm with reasonable optics for the price. If this were available in a Canon Pro level lens, it would be worth its weight in gold.
It lacks in durability, as when the lens is fully opened to 135mm, the barrel is subject to loosening with rough handling. This does not appear to be a problem except that somehow dust can enter the lens after the loosening has occurred.
All things considered, a great lens!

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This lens was taken as my first lens with Canon EOS 30D. It is a wonderful product if you know the price and travel for outdoor photography.
It is not the sharpest lens in the world because of not "L" quality; however, this lens has sharp from f/8 to f/11, a great image stabilization, and valueable cost. Moreover, light weight is also good pros for your travel.
Sure, it is the best lens for the money and the range of usefullness.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Great lens, carried on vacation and used as a walk around lens. Works great, excellent photos.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I use this lens primarily to do all my everyday photography. It is sharp, solid, dependable, and it covers 80% of my photo requirements.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Nice lens. IS noise reduction makes it easy to focus in low light conditions. Very versatile focal range, allthough it would be better if it went down to 18 mm focal length on a Digital Rebel XTi. Very good universal lens. Slightly big for travel but can be managed.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I am not an expert photographer, but knew the stock lens that came with my Canon lens needed an upgrade. For an amature photographer, this lens does everything I need exceptionally well. Not having money to buy many different lenses, this 28-135, has just enough zoom and close up ability to capture all the action required for the kids weekend soccer games. The Image Stabilizer is also a great feature. The only downside I find with this lense is the size and weight. It is heavy and required a slightly larger photo bag than I originally had to carry around.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This is the only lens that we used on a recent vacation. As serious amatuer photographers, we were very pleased with how the lens performed. We wanted to enjoy the trip, take quality memorable photos, but not carry a lot of equipment. Loved the image stabalization feature. We plan on adding a macro lens, but this lens served us well for everything else.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

It fully cover my expectations, i love the photos i get with this lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I would recommend this lens to anyone. You should use it instead of the 18-55MM lens that comes with the Rebel XT and Rebel XTI. Clarity is excellent.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This is an excellent all purpose lens and serves my purpose, mostly travel, well. On the Rebel series its wide angle limit is the same, however, as a 50 mm lens on a film SLR camera so it is not good when a wide angle lens is truly needed. The autofocus and image stablizer functions are great. I have now owned this lens for over a year and taken it on two major trips with some 5,000 photographs.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

As a photographer that is usually on the go, I like a sturdy lens that isn't too heavy. This lens isn't the lightest thing, but it's super versatile, has good stability and has a wide range for travel and journalistic photos. I have other lenses that I use, but this is the one that usually stays on my camera, since it's great for most situations. I would definitely recommend this as a starter lens if you're choosing one to begin with.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I bought this as a replacement for my Canon 28-200mm EF lens. Both lenses are good actually but I needed the IS so I sold my old lens and bought this one. I use it primarily for weddings and debuts. Image stabilization is excellent. Great lens for portraits too.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Used a general working lens when I need a little range and IS is helpful. Have had three of these only one was sharp enough to keep

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

First lens didn't focus properly. [...] replaced that one quickly with a working unit. Focal range makes an excellent utility lens. Superb in daylight...OK with flash (use flash mounting bracket to avoid lens shadows).

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I had a good 70-300 USM IS lens and the stock 18-55mm kit lens to use with my Canon digital Rebel, but found the 28-135USM IS nearly retires my other two lenses. Portrait shots "pop" when using the wider aperature, and the IS allows for taking great shots in low light conditions.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

This is an all around lens with IS which really helps shooting action images. If you can't afford "L" glass then this is a good starting lens.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Used one for a couple of weeks and then upgtraded to the 2.8. I sold the 28-135 on [...]. It's light and cheap- That's about all it has going for it!

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

I have used this lens with my Canon 10D for more than two years and have shot thousands of images with it. I can honestly say that this lens has performed well shooting anything from landscapes to portraits and from bright sunlight to scenes lit by the moon. All my other lenses are Canon L-Series. There is a slight difference in sharpness compared to those, but I would not hesitate to use this lens beside my professional grade ones. It is not as sturdily built as an L-Series and it does not have any environmental gaskets to protect it from the weather, but then it costs a third of what the professional lenses do. It also has a slightly loose feeling to the two parts of the housing. You will need to buy your own hood and lens case if you want them (I believe Canon offers these). Other than that, I would highly recommend this lens for anyone from beginning photographer to serious amateur. You will not be sorry.

Comments about Canon Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Image Stabilized AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens - USA:

Overall above average lens. I mainly use it for
portraits and some landscapes. Is is nice. Sometimes takes a while to focus in low light.

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