A popular zoom lens in its day, it is of quite good performance, if the relatively limited zoom range (by today's standards) is OK. Slower AFD focus mechanism and somewhat clunky build.
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Lens specifications
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture |
28-70mm 1:3.5-4.5 |
Lens Construction |
10 elements in 9 groups |
Minimum Aperture |
29 |
Maximum Magnification (x) |
0.22 |
Closest Focusing Distance |
0.39m |
Filter Size |
52mm |
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight |
70 x 76.5mm, 285g |
EF28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II reviews and articles
- Canon UK / US Information Page
- Amazon
- Northlight Images
- Canon CPN article
- Fred Miranda
- Lens Tip
- Digital Picture
- PhotoZone
- SLR Gear
- Lens Review
- ePhotozine
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Sample images