Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L 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 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is lighter by 331g.
- Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM reaches further (135mm vs 70mm).
- Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is the newer design (1998 vs 1993).
| Spec | EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Superzoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 28-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/28.0 | f/28.0 |
| Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Blades | 6 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Weight g | 549.0 (lighter) | 880.0 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 77 |
| Length mm | 97.0 | 117.6 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 78.0 | 83.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | 0.18 |
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
Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon's 1993 pro standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture. The EF 24-70mm f/2.8L replaced it in 2002.
Pros
- f/2.8 across the range
- L-series build
- Ring USM
Cons
- Heavy at about 880g
- No wide 24mm end
- Softer than modern 24-70mm lenses
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