Canon 28mm-300mm zoom

John_S_Chapman · #1 12-02-2007, 01:59 PM

Does anyone use this lens, if so what are their experiences of it. It does seem to have an incredible zoom range. I'm wondering if this has a detrimental effect on image quality. I'll be using it on a 5D and trying to reduce the number of lenses I carry around with me

Thanks

John C

sjprg · #2 12-02-2007, 10:55 PM

I have a Canon 28-200 which works well, Though I prefer to use my Sigma 28-300. Not the fastest lens but for daylight walkaround its hard to beat.

michaelnotar · #3 12-03-2007, 02:35 AM

i'm very skeptical of any lens's performance with a larger zoom range than 28-70 for example or about 3x. of those super zooms, i have heard they are ok, maybe about a 7.5-8/10 overall, probably good in the mid range, but having problems on either end.

Ross Becker · #4 12-03-2007, 06:59 AM

This lens has been around for many years, first as a 30 - 300mm and now as a 28 - 300 mm with IS. You can see a review of this lens here Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens Review

jimbloomfield · #5 12-03-2007, 10:13 PM

Have it , like it, Daytime use.

John_S_Chapman · #6 12-04-2007, 05:15 AM

Thanks everyone for you comments

Food for thought

John C