Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

Y ou should to use an external flash that has the ability to do bounce lighting for this lens to be very useful for interior images. Its a small aperture sloooow telephoto zoom lens. In fact, I would call this just an average lens. It does everything okay but nothing great. The vast focal length range is the advantage of this lens.

The 28-200mm zoom covers a lot of territory. As a travel lens or walkabout lens for saving memories Set your 35mm film SLR or digital SLR camera on auto or f/ 5.6 to 8, and you will obtain satisfactory results. Use a the 580 or 430 ex flash which will compensate for interior shots. This focal length tends to work better for full frame or film cameras over the cropped sensor digital cameras.

If you need a low light lens, this isn't it. If your primary objective is to take pictures in low light situation such as weddings and concerts, then get the 24-70mm IS f/2.8L USM and the the 70-200mm VR f/2.8 instead.

For Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM. EOS users looking for an all-purpose lens would do well to select the Canon EF 28-200 f/3.5-5.6 USM. The minimum aperture setting is f/22 at a focal length of 28mm, and the EF 28-200 has a minimum focus distance of 17.7 inches at any focal length. An inner focus ring allows the EF 28-200 to focus without rotating the outer half of the lens barrel, which is great for photographers who utilize filters. The autofocus uses Canon's micro USM drive for smooth and quiet operation.

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 up to 17.7 in. over the entire zooming range. The micro USM drive provides silent, high-speed autofocusing, plus the wide zooming range provides an easy, enjoyable picture-taking experience.

The wide zoom range of the EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 makes this a perfect lens for many situations. Its sixteen-element design includes two aspherical elements, and it focuses as close as 17.7" throughout the entire zoom range. Inner focusing means the front section doesn't rotate, a real benefit to photographers who use filters.

• Inner focusing with non-rotating front.

• Close focusing to 17.7 inches, at all focal lengths.

• Fast and quiet AF is provided by Canon's exclusive micro USM motor.

• 72mm Snap-On Lens Cap
• Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)
• 1-Year Warranty