Canon Canon EF Superzoom

EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

28-300mm
f/28.0
Superzoom
Stabilized
1670 g
Min focus 0.7 m

Quick answer

A large 2004 L-series superzoom with image stabilization and 77mm filters. It trades speed and weight for a 10x range.

Pros

Very wide zoom range
Image stabilization
L-series weather sealing
Ring USM focus

Cons

Heavy at about 1.7kg
Barrel extends considerably
Slow aperture at the long end

Verdict

A one-lens answer for full frame when size is not a concern. At 1.67kg it is heavier than an EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II.

About this lens

This 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 superzoom lens from Canon fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Canon L series with Image Stabilizer and ultrasonic-motor autofocus. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 28-300mm
Maximum aperture: f/28.0
Lens type: Superzoom
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2004
Optical construction: 22 elements in 16 groups
Aperture blades: 8
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: USM
Minimum focus distance: 0.7 m
Filter thread: 77 mm
Weight: 1670 g
Length: 184 mm
Diameter: 92 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM?

Travel with one lens
Wildlife and events when kit must stay light
Single-body full-frame trips

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	28–300mm	6.9–65.5°	8.2–75.4°
APS-C	1.6x	45–480mm	4.3–43.8°	5.2–51.6°

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, it has optical stabilization. That helps at the long end, where the aperture is small.

How heavy is the EF 28-300mm L?

About 1.67kg, closer to a pro telephoto zoom than a typical travel lens.

Is the EF 28-300mm L sharp?

It is good for a 10x zoom, with centre sharpness holding through the range. Corners and wide-open performance at 300mm are weaker than primes or shorter zooms.