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Overview

Film era zoom 'kit lens' from 1993. USM motor gives better AF performance, but optical performance is not stellar, with appreciable distortions and a fairly slow aperture at 80mm.

Available from: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | B&H | Adorama

Lens specifications

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 28-80mm 1:3.5-5.6
Lens Construction 9 elements in 9 groups
Maximum Magnification (x) 0.26
Minimum Aperture 38
Closest Focusing Distance 0.38m
Filter Size 58mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight 63.5mm x 68.5mm, 200g

Canon EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM standard zoom lens block diagram

EF28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM reviews and articles

  • Canon UK / US Information Page
  • Amazon
  • Northlight Images
  • Canon CPN article
  • Fred Miranda
  • Lens Tip
  • Digital Picture
  • PhotoZone
  • SLR Gear
  • Lens Review
  • ePhotozine
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Sample images

None available.

Product launch

No information available on the 1993 launch of this lens.

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