A handy, compact zoom lens for versatile and easy subject selection while travelling, etc. The highest optical performance in its class, plus the convenience of focusing as close as 2.3 feet over the entire zooming range. A powerful ring-type USM drive provides silent, high-speed autofocusing, plus the wide zooming range provides an easy, enjoyable picture-taking experience.
25The do-everything zoom lens for versatile and easy subject selection while travelling
Highest optical performance in its class
Focusing as close as 2.3 feet over the entire zooming range
Powerful ring-type USM drive for silent, high-speed AF
Summary of Customer Ratings & Reviews
Pros
Fast auto-focus(14)
Superior build quality(14)
Super-sharp images(10)
a true all-in-one lens(1)
a true one-in all lens(1)
barrel zoom(1)
best lens for shooting video with the 5d mark ll(1)
Cons: weight, jerky barrel extension, not a fixed aperture
I am an L series fanatic owning six of them from the 16-35 to the 100-400. In December of 2011 I took my triplet 4year olds to their first Disney World experience. I had seven full days of prime shooting opportunities. Due to family restrictions on gear I decided to take only one lense per day and compare. The lenses I chose were the 24-105, 70-200 f/2.8 IS, 28-300, and finally the 100-400. I can say with out a doubt now that everyday that I did not carry the 28-300, I missed beautiful opportunities or I have had to spend priceless time in PS cropping and editing. Truely my heart loves the 70-200 for its beautiful portraits of my children and it's fixed fast aperture, but I missed out on astonishing wide angel shoots such as a full moon mirroring the Epcot ball. I can honestly say that unless I know for a fact the type of shot I want or need for a project. My 5D or my T2i will forever have the 28-300mm L IS attached and ready. As for the weight, if you want to get seriously good photo's get seriously good equipment (which means your going to need a sling bag, backpack, or my personal favorite the Cotton Carrier System). With the up coming arrival of the 1Dx I will be selling off several of my lenses but not this one (unless they announce a fixed aperture version for video purposes).
You only live once but your pictures will carry on your legacy. Don't say I can't afford this, say how can I afford this and you will never regret it.
I was scared to get this glass before all the comments about the quality, many says that is not like a "L" class, i doubt between this one and the 70-200mm 2.8, which limits the range, i should get a 24-105mm to get the complete range, i took the risk and choose the 28-300mm, MOM, what a lens !!! It is expensive but what else you can ask for a "L" lens with that huge range, is heavy but??? I think price and weight can be compare the with the good results. I traveled to Peru, I'm taking food photography, portraits, night shots, etc without changing the lens and taking the risk to get dust inside. IS works perfect, no shake at all even hand holding it at 300mm 1/10 it was a sharp and clear image. i carry a 100mm 2.8 IS and a 50mm 1.4 just in case but with my 28-300mm I have enough I wish it could be a 2.8 but.... is too much to ask, probably in a near future
This lens is amazing. I trekked all through Peru with this lend hanging around my neck. MAY SURE TO BRING BACKPACK. This lens is heavy, but that is due to the quality of construction. I scaled mountains and had this lens bang against rocks and it has never let me down. Have used for over 3 years regularly.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
Cons: Semi-sharp images, difficult to manual focus for video shooting
I have just bought my 28-300L and I think I'll will never find a better lens like this one. It is totally awesome, perfect match for my 7D. The image quality is superv. The autofocus is really-really-FAST. I was a little dissapointed using it at high ISO... it doesn't look too sharp as I expected to be an L lense of this price tag, but I will keep trying (maybe with a tripod.. I've just tried shooting handheld). For video it's a little difficult to handle the manual focus compared with other lenses (while handheld) but is not a big issue. The weight... well.. it's litterally like a bazooka, but you will get used to it. This lens worth every cent. You have all the range covered with the outstanding ¨red ring¨ quality. (I will just add my superwhide angle for some special moments). ¨...Be prepared to some: "whoa!" when you get the camera out of your bag.¨ I totally agree that previous comment.
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