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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A light, capable all-rounder for full-frame EOS. The EF 24-105mm f/4L is the step up.
About this lens
This 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 standard zoom lens from Canon fits Canon EF mount cameras, with ultrasonic-motor autofocus. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 28-105mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/28.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2000
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.19x
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 375 g
- Length
- 75 mm
- Diameter
- 72 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM?
- General-purpose walk-around
- Travel
- Film EOS
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 28–105mm | 19.5–65.5° | 23.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 45–168mm | 12.2–43.8° | 14.7–51.6° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM full frame?
Yes, it was designed for 35mm film. On APS-C it frames like a roughly 45-168mm lens.
What is the difference between the 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 and f/4-5.6 versions?
The f/3.5-4.5 has a wider maximum aperture at both ends. The f/4-5.6 is slower, much lighter and plastic-bodied.
Does the EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II have image stabilization?
No. Use a faster shutter speed or a body with in-body stabilization at the long end.
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