Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM Lens
The Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM is a 28–105mm f/3.5 lens designed for Canon EF mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM
Key Features — Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM
28-105mm Zoom Range: Covers wide-angle through short telephoto in a single lens, useful for travel, portraits, and everyday shooting without changing lenses.
f/3.5-4.5 Maximum Aperture: Opens to f/3.5 at the wide end, providing reasonable light gathering across the zoom range for indoor and low-light situations.
Close-Focus Capability: Offers closer-than-typical minimum focus distances for a standard zoom, allowing detailed shots of small subjects without a dedicated macro lens.
Ring-Type USM Autofocus: Ultrasonic motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus well-suited to both stills and video shooting.
Full-Time Manual Override: Allows instant manual focus adjustment without switching out of autofocus mode, useful for fine-tuning focus quickly.
Canon EF Mount: Compatible with the full range of Canon EF mount DSLRs, including both full-frame and APS-C bodies.
Lens Specifications — Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM
| 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 | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 58mm |
Description — Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM
The Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM Lens is a Full Frame compatible standard zoom designed for Canon EF mount DSLR cameras. Its focal length range spans 28mm to 105mm, covering wide-angle through short telephoto perspectives in a single, convenient package. The lens reaches a maximum aperture of f/3.5, providing solid performance in varied lighting conditions.
Both autofocus and manual focus modes are supported, offering flexibility for different shooting styles and subjects. At just 375g, this lens is notably lightweight for its zoom range, reducing carry weight without sacrificing versatility. The 58mm filter thread makes it easy to add common accessories like polarizing or protective filters.
It is important to note that this lens does not include image stabilization, so photographers should factor this into their technique when shooting at longer focal lengths or in challenging light.
Pros — Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM
- ✓Covers a versatile 28–105mm focal length range, spanning wide-angle to short telephoto in a single lens
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/3.5 at the wide end provides solid light-gathering performance
- ✓Supports both autofocus and manual focus operation for flexible shooting
Cons — Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM
- ✗No image stabilization, which can be a disadvantage in lower light or at longer focal lengths
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/3.5–4.5 is relatively modest compared to faster zoom alternatives
- ✗Limited to Canon EF mount only, with no compatibility for mirrorless systems without an adapter
Videos — Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Macro USM
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