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EF 28–135mm lens
- 28-135mm
- f/3.5
- Zoom
- 540 g
- Min focus 0.5 m
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Quick answer
The Canon EF 28–135mm lens is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 28-135mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Canon EF 28–135mm lens: a standard zoom lens with a 28-135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Canon EF 28–135mm lens specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 28-135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Released
- 1998
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 540 g
- Length
- 97 mm
- Diameter
- 78 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 28–135mm lens?
At 28-135mm this is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28–135mm | 15.2–65.5° | 18.2–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 45–216mm | 9.5–43.8° | 11.4–51.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon EF 28–135mm lens use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon EF 28–135mm lens?
It zooms across 28-135mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Canon EF 28–135mm lens a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-135mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Canon EF 28–135mm lens equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 45–216mm on full frame, with a 9.5–43.8° horizontal and 11.4–51.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Canon EF 28–135mm lens fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
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