Canon
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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Canon
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS 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
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Shorter 89 mm vs 142 mm
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 Around 40% shorter
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 70 mm
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 2.5x better wide angle
Slightly more zoom 4.8x vs 4.3x
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 More than 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.6 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Canon IS
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:0.6 kg
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:0.5 kg
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:70 mm
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:28 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:$649.00
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:$479.00

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range Has way more large zoom range
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef 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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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
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
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$169
Length Slightly shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,349
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

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

Wildlife lens

$259
Length Slightly shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS 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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Wide angle lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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