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Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 USM L IS - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
Canon EOS (APS-C)
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Sample Shots
Here're a couple of sample shots taken with the EOS 350D (RAWs converted via RSE 2006).
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
80.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/11.0 @ 1/200s |
| Size |
2311x3471 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
300.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/640s |
| Size |
2250x3400 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
80.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/640s |
| Size |
2311x3471 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
28.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/11.0 @ 1/80s |
| Size |
3471x2311 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
275.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/320s |
| Size |
3471x2311 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
28.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/10.0 @ 1/125s |
| Size |
2311x3471 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
50.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/125s |
| Size |
3471x2311 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
220.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/250s |
| Size |
2311x3471 |
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Verdict
The Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 USM L IS is an impressive extreme range zoom.
The optical quality is on a very high though not exceptional level. The
resolution figures are generally very good without any major flaws.
Vignetting, CAs and even distortions are very well under control.
The build quality is exceptional though some may not like the push-pull
zoom design. With a little positive attitude you should be able to get used
to it though and the very smooth zoom action helps a lot in the transition
phase (from conventional zooms). The 3rd generation IS is a significant
and highly welcome addition to the feature list. On the downside the
lens is heavy and not exactly small especially when used at 300mm - not
exactly a low profile lens. The price lifts it beyond the reach of most
amateurs but then this is true for many L grade lenses out there.
Unfortunately the lens is no longer a one-size-fits-all solution on
APS-C DSLRs but nonetheless it remains an interesting lens for lots of
applications. So if you can live with its limitations and the price tag it is
surely worth a deeper look!
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