Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM II Lens
The Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM II is a 28–105mm f/3.5 lens designed for Canon EF mount cameras. Used copies start from $84.74 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM II Lens
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Lens Overview — Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM II
Key Features — Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM II
28-105mm Zoom Range: Covers wide-angle through medium telephoto in a single lens, useful for everyday shooting from landscapes to portraits.
Canon EF Mount: Compatible with the full range of Canon EF-mount full-frame and APS-C DSLR bodies.
f/3.5-4.5 Maximum Aperture: Opens to f/3.5 at the wide end, providing reasonable light-gathering capability across the zoom range.
Ring-Type USM Autofocus: Ultrasonic motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus with full-time manual focus override without switching modes.
Close-Focus Macro Capability: Offers close-focusing capability at the 105mm end, allowing detailed shots of small subjects; not a true 1:1 macro but useful for detail work.
Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full-frame sensors with no vignetting, and works equally well on APS-C bodies.
Lens Specifications — Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM II
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Landscape, Travel, Macro |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 28–105mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Manual, Auto |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 58mm |
Description — Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM II
The Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM II is a full-frame zoom lens designed for Canon EF-mount DSLR cameras. Its focal length spans 28mm to 105mm, covering wide-angle through medium telephoto in a single, convenient package. The lens features a maximum aperture of f/3.5 at the wide end, supporting both autofocus and manual focus operation for adaptable use across shooting styles.
Weighing just 375g, it is light enough to carry throughout a full day of shooting without fatigue. The 58mm filter thread makes it straightforward to add standard circular filters to your kit. Image stabilization is rated as None, so photographers should factor in this when shooting in challenging lighting or at the telephoto end of the zoom range.
Compatible exclusively with the Canon EF mount, it integrates cleanly with Canon's full range of EF-mount DSLR bodies.
Pros — Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM II
- ✓Broad 28-105mm focal length range covers wide to medium telephoto in a single lens
- ✓Full-frame compatible via Canon EF mount, works across Canon's DSLR lineup
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/3.5 at the wide end provides solid light intake
Cons — Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM II
- ✗No image stabilization, which can limit handheld shooting in low light
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5 is variable across the zoom range, narrowing at longer focal lengths
- ✗Canon EF mount is limited to DSLR bodies without an adapter on mirrorless systems
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