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Canon - EF 28–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Average Customer Rating:
3.8 out of 5
3.8
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67%of customers recommend this product. 
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF 28–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
My trust Versatile Go-To Lens
on January 11, 2015
Posted by: M. Lee
from Florida
I have been using this lens soon after it came out around the turn of the century. It was purchased with the film SLR Rebel 2000 and since 2010 on T2i. In addition to this 28-135, I also own a 50mm F1.8, a recent purchased 70-200mm f/4L IS USM, and the EF-S18-55mm IS kit lens that came with T2i. It is the primary general-use lens attached to my T2i. The other lenses are the alternates only used when the occasions demand their applications.
I have taken thousands of shot with this lens on travel, in-door and out-door events such as orchid show, wedding, air shows and have been very happy with the results. I have also been shooting wildlife with it and have high quantity of superior results.
Every lens has its own character. Knowing its strength is the way to take good pictures. I set the aperture at around 8 on T2i's AV mode and use this mode frequently when I ask for sharpness from this lens. It's excellent macro capability is often more convenient than the 70-200mm L for close-up shots.
It's true this is not a perfect lens like some other reviews picked on it -- it's not wide enough (I found myself pulling out my smart phone often these days instead of changing lens for wide angle shots), and not long enough for some bird shots, etc. However, the 28-135mm handles most situations very respectfully and dependably. It's going to be as my prime go-to lens as it has been for the past 15 years.
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Customer Rating
2 out of 5
2
Disappointing
on May 29, 2014
Posted by: Mark McMillan
When I purchased my EOS 7D, I chose a package which contained the EF 28-135 IS USM lens because I figured it would be better than the EF-S option and because I wanted to be able to use it when I upgrade to a full-frame camera. Fortunately, it wasn't too costly a mistake.
The good:
The image stablization system works very well. Focus speed, as a result of the USM, is also fast and reliably accurate. The large-ish rubber zooming grip is also quite comfortable to use.
The bad:
Lens "drift" is not descriptive enough. I barely flick my wrist and the lens flies fo the telephoto end.
Dust? Likely as a result of the looseness and general lack of build quality, the lens has dust particles inside and on multiple elements. This doesn't affect the image quailty too much, unless there's a light source in the frame.
Images are soft, even when stopped down to f/8, color is muted and requires a rather large saturation bump in post processing, and contrast (yes, I have a lens hood) is lacking.
I suggest that anyone thinking about purchasing this lens as a package consider purchasing the body only and applying the cost difference toward a higher-quality lens.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, image stabilization
Cons: Poor build quality, low image quality
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Good lens at a good price
on November 16, 2011
Posted by: jondoe4
from San Diego, CA
I have been using this lens for over a year and haven't experienced any issues with it. Takes crisp pictures at all ranges. It's very quiet, you don't even notice it. Good for anybody and at a decent price.
Pros: quiet
Cons: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
4 stars
on July 3, 2015
Posted by: Pabirder
from Clarion co pa
Have been using g this lens off and on now for 6 months.
it's a nice lens for the money
pros: price is right, light to carry on trials auto Fucus is fast enough for people and pets. Nice to use in landscape shooting
cons: the lens creeps down when shooting down. Not a problem when you learn how to use both hands to work it
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Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Good lens but has a problem with dust
on June 28, 2017
Posted by: Alistairm1
from Vermont, United States
This is a good lens and is sharp throughout it's range. The only problem I have with it is that it sucks up more dust that I have ever seen on any zoom lens I've owned over 40 years of being a photographer. Luckily It's easy to take off the front element where the dust problem is and clean it which I do every 6 months.
It's also not weather sealed and I have had it fog up after being out in the rain with it. If your looking for and affordable lens that is sharp and has a great range,buy it. Just watch the weather.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great inntermediate lens
on September 30, 2012
Posted by: Anonymous
from Minneapolis
I really like the USM lens. Great quality of product and pictures for those who can not afford an L series nor needs one. Much heavier than stock kit lens. Compared to stock lenses the auto-focus is fast to very fast and accurate. I use it a lot for high school sports, traithlons, marathons. It gives me a bit of wide angle but the ability to get closer if need be all with a single lense. I did rent an L lense for a weekend and there was really no difference between the USM and the L using a XSi. It would probably be different on a 7D or higher end full frame.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, very sharp images, good build quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
GREAT Cam
on November 20, 2010
Posted by: SeaHunt
from New Haven, IN
This is my third Digital Cam and my first Canon it takes great pic's. I have 2 lens 28-135mm and 70-300mm. I shoot all kinds of pic's Cars and a lot of WWII equipment, as well as airplanes. It does a GREAT job. If you are looking for a light weight cam then this one is not for you it is a BIG Cam and has some weight to it. I like it think you would too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
much sample variation
on October 17, 2013
Posted by: photorara
from Boston
I bought this EF 28-135mm last year as a general purpose lens for my 5D. it turned out to be a bad sample and the right side of the frame was soft, yet the center and left were sharp. I sold it and tried another one at a camera shop(made in Taiwan) this was uniform but the edges were low resolution and dark. The sales person took one off of a used 7D kit, this one was Made in Japan and it was much better (sharp right to the edges) and no falloff,I bought it.
It turns out that it was serviced and aligned by Canon. Unless yours was serviced by Canon-Who knows..
Pros: good sample works well
Cons: variable quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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