Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Review

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

Posted by LENZE on October 29th, 2009

EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM, practical and compact zoom lens, ideal for resume without any problems of subject, while traveling and in other situations. This lens provides the best optical performance in its class and the ability to focus at a minimum distance of 45 cm over the entire zoom range. The USM micromotor allows autofocusing quick and quiet, while the high magnification capability makes it easy and enjoyable at any step. It ‘also have a second version in which the AF is driven by a DC motor instead of USM.

This zoom lens has a magnification of 7x. The use of a replica aspherical lens element in the 4th and an aspherical lens element in the 14th GMo achieves high picture quality throughout the zoom range and compact design. The inner focusing system to two groups reaches a minimum focusing distance of 0.45 m. The drive of the micro USM makes autofocusing quick and quiet. Operability with accessories is also enhanced by the presence of non-rotating front lens.

Features

Diagonal Angle of View: 75 ° – 12 °
Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
N. of diaphragm blades: 6
Minimum Aperture: f/22 – 36
Minimum focusing distance: 0.45 m
Maximum Magnification (x): 0.28 (at 200mm)
Filter size: 72mm

Overall Rating
Features
Performance
Quality
Satisfaction
Value for Money

Shop at	Price
	$330.00
	$354.95
	$375.00
	$436.78
	$343.46

Although this is not a bad lens, I would not recommend it unless you are comfortable with its limitations.
I bought this lens on accident, but I thought that I would try it out. I brought it on a trip to Gettysburg, and was disappointed with the image quality as soon as I downloaded the pictures. In bright light at the long end, the lens exhibits major purple fringing.
The lens is also rather slow at the long end. Pictures were not as clear or bright as I have experienced with other lenses, even with the kit 18-55mm lens.

If you need the huge zoom range, this does a decent job, but I am going to be returning this product.

Specifications
Focal length	28-200mm
Aperture	f3.5-5.6
Lens Mount	Canon EF
Equiv on EF-S DSLR	45-320mm
Full-frame compatible	Yes
Anti-shake	No
AF motor	USM
Closest focus	45cm
Filter Size	72mm
Lens hood	EW-78D (Optional)
Construction	16 elements in 12 groups
Diameter x Length, Weight	78×90mm, 500 g