Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

Versatile compact standard zoom for film cameras

Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 16
Durability 15
Price 17
Usability 16
Brand Canon
Model 2561A003

Key Features

OPTICS 15 elements in 12 groups with one aspherical element
FOCUS Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast, quiet AF
APERTURE 7-blade circular diaphragm for smooth bokeh
ZOOM Standard wide-to-telephoto zoom range for full-frame
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Canon EF mount cameras
STABILIZATION None
CONSTRUCTION Polycarbonate barrel with metal mount
FILTER 58mm filter thread diameter
MIN FOCUS 0.5m (1.6 ft) throughout the zoom range
MAGNIFICATION Maximum magnification of 0.19x
SIZE Compact design measuring 72mm x 75mm
WEIGHT Lightweight build at approximately 375g
HOOD Compatible with EW-60B lens hood

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override available
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Rotary zoom mechanism
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

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Technical Specification

Lens Mount Canon EF
Focal Length 28-105mm
Aperture Range f/3.5-4.5 to f/22-27
Elements/Groups 15/12
Diaphragm Blades 7
Min Focus Distance 0.5m
Max Magnification 0.19x
Filter Thread 58mm
Focus Motor Ring USM
Weight 375g
Dimensions 72 x 75 mm