Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Lens
The Canon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM is a 28–200mm f/3.5 lens designed for Canon EF mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Lens
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Lens Overview — Canon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
Key Features — Canon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
28-200mm Focal Range: Covers wide-angle through telephoto in a single lens, reducing the need to carry and swap multiple lenses.
Canon EF Mount: Compatible with all Canon EF-mount DSLR cameras, including both full-frame and APS-C bodies.
Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers a 35mm full-frame sensor with no vignetting, making it suitable for Canon's professional DSLR lineup.
f/3.5–5.6 Variable Aperture: Opens to f/3.5 at 28mm, narrowing to f/5.6 at 200mm — a variable aperture range typical of travel zoom lenses at this focal length span.
Ring-Type USM Autofocus: Ultrasonic motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus with full-time manual focus override without switching modes.
72mm Filter Thread: A widely available filter size, making it easy to source compatible polarizers, ND filters, and other accessories.
Lens Specifications — Canon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Portrait, Landscape |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 28–200mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 72mm |
Description — Canon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
The Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 is a full-frame zoom lens built around the Canon EF mount, designed for use with Canon DSLR cameras. Covering a focal length range of 28mm to 200mm, it offers genuine versatility in a single lens — from wide-angle perspectives at 28mm through to a 200mm telephoto reach. The maximum aperture starts at f/3.5 at the wide end, narrowing to f/5.6 at full zoom.
Weighing in at 520g, it manages to keep bulk in check for a lens of this range. The 72mm filter thread makes it easy to pair with a wide selection of available filters. Both autofocus and manual focus are supported, giving shooters control over how they acquire focus.
Note that image stabilization is not included, so handheld technique becomes more important at longer focal lengths. This lens is a practical choice for Canon DSLR shooters looking to consolidate their kit into one wide-to-telephoto zoom.
Pros — Canon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
- ✓Wide-to-telephoto zoom range of 28mm to 200mm suits a broad range of shooting situations
- ✓Full-frame compatible via Canon EF mount, usable on both full-frame and APS-C Canon DSLR bodies
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/3.5 at the wide end offers reasonable light-gathering at 28mm
Cons — Canon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
- ✗No image stabilization, which can be a drawback when shooting handheld at longer focal lengths
- ✗Maximum aperture narrows to f/5.6 at the 200mm end, limiting low-light performance when zoomed in
- ✗Canon EF mount only — not compatible with mirrorless Canon RF-mount bodies without an adapter
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