Canon
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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Canon
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Better wide angle 28 mm vs 75 mm
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 2.7x better wide angle
Shorter 89 mm vs 122 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Slightly more zoom 4.8x vs 4x
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 More than 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 135 mm
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 More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:5.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $169.00 vs $479.00
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 The best price we've seen is $310 cheaper (2.8x less)
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Learn more about
the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:0.5 kg
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM:476 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:$479.00
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM:$169.00
Length Short Help
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:89 mm
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM:122 mm

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$144
Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Length Longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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