Customer Reviews

Canon EF 28-105mm f/4-5.6 USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

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There's not much to say that hasn't been covered by the other reviews; this is a bad lens. If it were considerably cheaper it would be attractive for really low-budget amateurs. At the $150 price point, the performance shortcomings do not justify the cost.

I bought this lens because bottom dollar was my #1 priority, and this was a mistake. Canon's faster/stronger/more robust sister lens is (at most) $100 more expensive and the results are vastly superior.

One particularly disturbing aspect of this cheap-feeling plastic lens is the fact that the forward tube, when extended at 105mm, wiggles back and forth noticeably - the mechanical tolerances on this device are horrible. I also found that it is very easy to get dust and dirt into this lens (probably also due to the bad tolerances), so don't try to use it in a dirty environment.

There's absolutely no reason to buy this lens when you can instead get the Canon EF 28-105 f/3.5-4.5. It's a faster lens with signiicantly better image and build quality, and is only about $50 more than this cheap plastic/slower version.

For $100 more, buy the 28-105mm 3.5-4.5 version. results are far better. This lens (4-5.6) is not quite there. don't even buy it.

Even on a tight budget, these lens are not worth getting. Poor contrast, poor light, and especially has lack of sharpness in photos. At first I thought something was wrong with my technique, but then realized it was the lens. It also takes forever to focus in low light. Go with the other reviewer...spend an extra $50.00 and get the 3.5 version of 28-105

I really don't understand the negative reviews, this lens is an ideal all round lens, it isn't expensive and its great quality for the price, it isn't amazing but the quality is ideal for me, I am intern photographer, and a photography student, its a Canon lens and Canon don't make bad equipment, I use this lens for an everyday lens, its great if I'm looking for something thats simlar to what the eye sees. I use a wide-angle, a macro, and a telephoto for my other needs and this is a great in-between lens for when I don't want the extremes of an angle. For a great all round reliable brand name lens at a great price, this is the lens for you!!

I have to agree with other reviewers. However to show a couple GOOD points- it's compact, and has a nice quiet zoom. However it's price range is really not worth it.

I have to disagree with the nay sayers that reviewed this lens. It is a very good lens and a terrific value. It has sharp focus through most of it's range and is a perfect companion for any Canon EOS camera. In fact I like it so much that it will become my primary lens and replace the EF-S 18mm to 55mm lens that was packaged with my Rebel T1i.

Once again, you get what you pay for. I use this with a Rebel XTi. This lens works great, quiet enough focus and covers a good range at a great price. However, I hope you like your pictures a little soft. All my pictures are a little soft with this lens. It is worth a little more money to get a better lens. If you are just a student or taking a photography class and don't really need super sharp pictures this may be great for you.

I bought EOS 20D and took this lens as well as my camera was without a lens. Most of the pictures shot with this lens are pretty blury. Even some of them when the flash was enabled were strange. Other times I managed to get a good picture or two. All in all, I am quite unhappy with this lens. Avoid it at all cost.

I have this lens on my XSi and although it isn't great, it's not nearly as bad as some are making it out to be. The images aren't very sharp and the colors are a little dulled(which I've found can be easily fixed with white balance adjustments) but what can you really expect from a lens in this price range? In my opinion, this lens is about equal with your standard 18-55mm kit although I like the range of the 28-105mm a little bit more. If you have the money, I would definitely suggest taking the next step up and getting the 3.5-4.5.... I hear that lens is pretty incredible for the price and takes nice sharp pictures.