Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM vs Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM is lighter by 174g.
- Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM reaches further (135mm vs 105mm).
- Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM is the newer design (2000 vs 1998).
| Spec | EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM | EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Superzoom |
| Focal length | 28-105mm | 28-135mm |
| Max aperture | f/28.0 | f/28.0 |
| Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Blades | 7 | 6 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Weight g | 375.0 (lighter) | 549.0 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 72 |
| Length mm | 75.0 | 97.0 |
| Diameter mm | 72.0 | 78.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM
A common general-purpose zoom from around 2000 and a frequent kit lens for film and early digital EOS cameras. It is compact with a 58mm filter thread.
Pros
- Useful zoom range
- Light and handy
- USM focus
- Takes 58mm filters
Cons
- Soft wide open
- Slow variable aperture
- No stabilization
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
A mid-range zoom with stabilization and USM focusing. It was a mainstream Canon kit lens for many EOS bodies.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- Wide-to-tele range
- USM focusing
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Distortion at the wide end
- Plain build
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