Canon EF 28-80 mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM
Canon Oct 1993
Canon Full frame

Canon EF 28-80 mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Canon EF, covering 28-80 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6. It weighs 200 g, and was released in 1993. That combination suits street and travel photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-to-short telephoto zoom lens features a f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, street, documentary, everyday, portrait. The optical design incorporates 9 elements in 9 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
28–80mm
Focal
200 g
Weight
Oct 1993
Released
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Good for streettravel
Landscape Documentary Everyday Portrait
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
28-80 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/38
Number of diaphragm blades
5
Optical construction
9 elements in 9 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.38 m (14.96 inches)
Filter size
58 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF
Dimensions
63.5 x 68.5 mm
Weight
200 g (7.05 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Usage
Landscape, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.6% of the frame width

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