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

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

Focal length
28–300 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
1670 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
184 mm

At a Glance

At 28-300 mm, this superzoom for Canon EF full-frame cameras runs from wide-angle to long telephoto. It adds an optical stabilizer and weather sealing. It weighs 1.7 kg, and the maximum aperture narrows from f/3.5 to f/5.6. For travel and everyday shooting, it covers many subjects with a single lens.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • At 1.7 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
22
Groups
16
Weight
1,670 g (3.68 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (entire zoom range)
Length
184 mm (7.24 in)
Diameter
92 mm (3.62 in)
Released
June 2004

Manufacturer data: global.canon

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM fit?

The Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS 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 45-480 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 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM compared

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

LensCanon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USMTamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZDTamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) MacroTamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Focal length28-300 mm28-300 mm28-300 mm28-300 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight1,670 g540 g420 g555 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm62 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm49 cm49 cm49 cm
Length184 mm96 mm84 mm78 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM weigh?

The Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM weighs 1,670 g. It is 184 mm long with a diameter of 92 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM use?

The Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45-480 mm in full-frame terms.

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