At PMA 2004 Canon announced a new lens, the EF 28-300/3.5-5.6L IS USM. It's very similar to the current EF35-350/3.5-5.6L in size and shape and is its logical successor. Going from 35mm to 28mm at the wide end is well worth the loss of the 300mm - 350mm range for most users, especially those using...

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6l IS USM is a one of relatively few extreme zooms that was released by Canon back in 2004. The extreme zooms seem to be getting a resurgence in popularity lately and both OEMs as well as 3rd party lens manufacturers now have at least one such extreme zoom in their lineup.

The Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens is the right choice for those times when you need a wide range of focal lengths but only one lens can go with you and both lens and image quality cannot be compromised . The 28-300 L is the best Canon do-everything-with-one-lens lens available.

The design of a 10.7x zoom is complex so it doesn't come as a surprise that the EF 28-300mm L IS is a rather large massive being. Typical for most recent L class lenses it is build to professional standards including a sealing against dust and humidity.

After researching this lens I decided to go ahead and purchase one. The biggest complaint I had read was about it's weight... It is a little hefty but not that bad (3.68 lbs add a mono or tripod if need be, but seriously it's not like you're lugging around a 600mm prime) and considering the...

It may be a little bit heavy but it is by far my favorite lens. The image quality is amazing in this top of the line lens. (6 months use)

I bought this lens as a carry one lens/one camera while traveling and hiking. I like the zoom range and the picture quality obtainable with this lens. It is heavy and expensive but gets the job done without carrying a pack of prime lenses. This is one of the best zooms I have ever used.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Durable; Rugged; Strong Construction

Heavy; Length

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

All Purpose Carry Lens; Construction quality; Durable; Focal length range; Image quality; Rugged; Strong Construction

Heavy

to a range example: http://www.flickr.com/photos/eraneran/4265152180/ A macro Sample with the lense: http://www.flickr.com/photos/eraneran/3730598652/ The most tele: http://www.flickr.com/photos/eraneran/3942464094/ The most wide: http://www.flickr.com/photos/eraneran/3945898941/ depth of field:...

Great outdoor or well lighted scenery, will cover all my photo needs, from family to profesional sunjects; nice macro; All lenses in one lense

Heavy wight(all the lenses in one), heavy in price :) The wife jokes that i need this zoom to prove..; ;