Better Hit the Gym

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Durable; Rugged; Strong Construction

Heavy; Length

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 Lens Review

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.

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Review

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.

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM review by Panmunjom

I use this lens at work with a Canon T1i, I think it works better than the old Nikon D90 & equivalent lens which was rendered damaged beyond repair after having been dropped out the door of a helicopter.

Build quality; Also comes in black (for Japan customers only)

Heavy; Expensive (I don't own it but I do get to use it everyday