Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Versatile standard zoom with image stabilization technology

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 2562A002

Key Features

OPTICAL 16 elements in 12 groups with one PMo aspherical element
STABILIZATION Image Stabilizer (IS) providing approximately 2 stops of compensation
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with full-time manual focus override
ZOOM RANGE Standard wide-angle to telephoto zoom range for full-frame
DIAPHRAGM 6-blade circular aperture for smooth background blur
MOUNT Canon EF mount compatible with full-frame and APS-C
MIN FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 0.5 meters (1.6 feet)
FILTER 72mm front filter thread diameter
CONSTRUCTION Polycarbonate barrel construction with metal mount
VIDEO Compatible with EOS video features via USM focus
STABILIZATION In-lens Image Stabilizer system
WEATHER SEALING Standard build, no specific weather-sealing rating
BATTERY LIFE N/A - Lens does not consume camera battery independently

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 28-135mm
Aperture Range f/3.5-5.6 to f/22-36
Lens Construction 16 elements in 12 groups
Angle of View 75u00b0 - 18u00b0
Min Focus Distance 0.5m / 1.6ft
Max Magnification 0.19x
Diaphragm Blades 6
Filter Size 72mm
Diameter 78.4mm
Length 96.8mm
Weight 540g
Stabilization Yes (2 stops)
Focus Motor Ring USM
Mount Canon EF
Format Full Frame