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

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

Focal length
28–200 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
500 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
89.6 mm

At a Glance

This superzoom for Canon EF full-frame cameras combines wide-angle at 28 mm and telephoto at 200 mm in a single lens. With a minimum focus distance of 45 cm it reaches a magnification of 0.28x, which allows close-ups. The maximum aperture narrows from f/3.5 to f/5.6. It covers many situations when traveling and in everyday shooting.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
12
Weight
500 g (1.1 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (17.72 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.6 (0.28Γ—)
Length
89.6 mm (3.53 in)
Diameter
78.4 mm (3.09 in)
Released
September 2000

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM fit?

The Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 45-320 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USMCanon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) MacroCanon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal length28-200 mm28-200 mm28-200 mm28-135 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.8-5.6f/3.5-5.6
Weight500 g495 g354 g549 g
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm62 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm45 cm49 cm50 cm
Length89.6 mm90 mm75.2 mm97 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononoyes
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Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM weigh?

The Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM weighs 500 g. It is 89.6 mm long with a diameter of 78.4 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM use?

The Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45-320 mm in full-frame terms.

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