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

Announced Jan 29, 2004 •
Lens | Canon EF | 9322A002
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Announced Jan 29, 2004
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The Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6L IS USM is a complex super-zoom lens for Canon's full-frame and APS-C DSLRs which uses 22 elements in its construction, in 18 groups. Weather and dust-sealing and image stabilization might make this lens appealing to professionals who value toughness and versatility over critical image quality.

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Canon EF 28-300 mm F3.5-F5.6 L IS USM
Jan 29, 2004
Quick specs
Lens type Zoom lens
Focal length 28–300 mm
Image stab. Yes (Three stops claimed)
Lens mount Canon EF
Max aperture F3.5–5.6
Min aperture F22–38
Min focus 0.70 m (27.56″)
Max magnification 0.3×
Weight 1670 g (3.68 lb)
Length 184 mm (7.24″)

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