Standard zoom lens with an Image Stabilizer and high zoom ratio. With the Image Stabilizer turned on, you can obtain sharp, natural-looking pictures in dim lighting without using flash or a tripod. Very handy for places where flash is prohibited. Uses ring-type USM for swift, silent autofocus and full-time manual focus. Closest focusing distance is 20 in. (50cm).
45Image Stabilizer and high zoom ratio
Uses ring-type USM for swift, silent autofocus and full-time manual focus
Closest focusing distance is 20 inches
16 elements in 12 groups
Pros: zoom range, image stablizer but don't drop it.
Cons: center only sharp, edge fringe, is vibration repairs not per
When I first bought this lens in late 1990's, I love it. A few yrs. later, we dropped a Canon AE1 film camera ,the 28-135mm, & flash unit attached, from height of 4.5 ft...all needed repair. A few wks. after repair the Image Stablizing feature started vibrating (Buzzing) and was sent back in at least 3 times...this problem will not stay fixed. and using the IS results in badly blured images....so we use it with out the IS. MY POINT IS : IF YOU DROP THIS LENS IT MAY NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN REPAIR OR NOT. Today 2011 we still use this lens with out the IS, but after putting my camera bag in an over head Airplane compartment, it now is getting stuck at the 35mm range and the 70mm zoom range...I think some one jammed their carry-on bag with wheels into the side on my Canon "padded" camera bag. I am going to replace this lens with the 24mm-104mm and hope I get a sturdy one. I will miss the zoom of 135mm though. I am now using s 5D Mark 2 Digital (Full frame). CONs....28 -135mm was only sharp in the center and had purple fringe on the edges with the digitals. I don't know if the age of my Lens would make this problem...I had this lens refurbished by Canon in the last 2 - 3 years.
I have been using this lens for over a year and haven't experienced any issues with it. Takes crisp pictures at all ranges. It's very quiet, you don't even notice it. Good for anybody and at a decent price.
If your on a budget its a good lens to start with, when you have adequate light its amazing. When it becomes low-light situations, might as well pack it up because its not worth it this lens is not suitable for it. Sold lens and got a 85mm and 24mm L, Primes are the best!
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, nice weight and feel
This lens probably gets the most use of all the lenses i own... the focal range and speed make it one of the best for shooting in just about any situation. it's got a good image stabilizer, is quick to auto focus, and is a good weight. i beat that poor lens to death, and it still keeps going!
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