Canon EF 28-300 mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon Jun 2004
Canon Full frame

Canon EF 28-300 mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Canon EF, covering 28-300 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6. It weighs 1670 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2004. That combination suits street and travel photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-to-super-telephoto zoom lens features a f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, street, documentary, everyday, portrait, events, sports, wildlife. The optical design incorporates 22 elements in 16 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/3.5-5.6
Aperture
28–300mm
Focal
1670 g
Weight
Jun 2004
Released
Canon site

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Good for streettravel
Landscape Documentary Everyday Portrait Events Sports
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
28-300 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/22-38
Number of diaphragm blades
8
Optical construction
22 elements in 16 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.7 m (27.56 inches)
Filter size
77 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF
Dimensions
92 x 184 mm
Weight
1670 g (58.91 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
Full frame
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Landscape, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait, Events, Sports, Wildlife

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 42% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon EF 28-300 mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
Splash
01 Splash by Future-Echoes
Derwent Water
02 Derwent Water by Future-Echoes
Glow
03 Glow by Future-Echoes
Sunrise reflections
04 Sunrise reflections by Future-Echoes
Bassenthwaite Sunset
05 Bassenthwaite Sunset by Future-Echoes
Fuchsia
06 Fuchsia by Future-Echoes
Peacock on display
07 Peacock on display by Future-Echoes
Anchored
08 Anchored by Future-Echoes
Norfolk Island
09 Norfolk Island by Future-Echoes
Drops
10 Drops by Future-Echoes
Swan
11 Swan by Future-Echoes
Swan
12 Swan by Future-Echoes
Train
13 Train by Future-Echoes
Tree
14 Tree by Future-Echoes
Wall
15 Wall by Future-Echoes
Boat
16 Boat by Future-Echoes
Meadfoot beach
17 Meadfoot beach by Future-Echoes
Jaguar
18 Jaguar by Future-Echoes
Silver Point Cloud
19 Silver Point Cloud by Future-Echoes
Norfolk Island
20 Norfolk Island by Future-Echoes
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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