Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM


28-200 mm
autofocus 7.1x zoom lens
f/3.5-5.6
variable aperture Canon USM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

"Very versatile zoom lens and precise focusing. You won't need any other lens if you're using it for turism or day-to-day photo."

"This lens if fabulous! I am a recreational photographer who uses my camera primarily for shots of my kids, scenery, etc."

"It takes nice, clear photos but I find it autofocus a little slow when shooting at high shutter speeds."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

horizontal angle of view
65.5 - 10.3°
28-200mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

horizontal angle of view
43.4 - 6.4°
45-323mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Great wide angle lens
	28 mm

	Great zoom range
	7.1x

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Cons

The Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

The Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) travel lenses

	Below average zoom range
	7.1x

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	28 mm
	Max focal length	200 mm
	Zoom range	7.1x	above average
	Magnification	Unknown
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.5
	Wide maximum	Unknown
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	Unknown
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Canon USM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	Unknown
	Diameter	Unknown
	Filter size	Unknown
	Weight	Unknown
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	65.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	10.3°	above average
	Wide vertical	46.4°
	Telephoto vertical	6.9°	above average
	Wide diagonal	75.4°
	Telephoto diagonal	12.3°	above average
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	45.7°
	Telephoto horizontal	6.8°	above average
	Wide vertical	31.5°
	Telephoto vertical	4.5°	above average
	Wide diagonal	53.8°
	Telephoto diagonal	8.1°	above average

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Azzouz

(11:22 PM, December 14, 2012)

I need two new lenses canon 28-200 mm. If somebody can help I will be grateful.

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Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Cons

The Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) travel lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens?

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