CANON EF 28-300MM F/3.5-5.6L IS USM LENS

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

• Professional L-Series Super Telephoto Zoom Lens

• Canon EF Mount Compatibility

• Full-Frame & APS-C Compatible

• 28-300mm Focal Length

• 44.8-480mm APS-C Equivalent

• Variable f/3.5-5.6 Maximum Aperture

• Optical Image Stabilization

• Ring-Type USM Autofocus Motor

• Full-Time Manual Focus Override

• Three Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) Elements

• Super Spectra Coating

• Dust & Weather-Resistant Construction

• Zoom Lock Mechanism

• 77mm Filter Thread

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

The Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens is a professional L-Series all-in-one superzoom lens designed for Canon EF-mount DSLR cameras. Offering an impressive 10.7x zoom range, it combines wide-angle, standard, portrait, and super-telephoto focal lengths into a single premium lens. Compatible with both full-frame and APS-C Canon cameras, it delivers a versatile 28-300mm focal length on full-frame bodies and a 44.8-480mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, making it an excellent choice for travel, wildlife, sports, journalism, aviation, outdoor photography, and event coverage.

Its advanced optical design incorporates three Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) elements to minimize chromatic aberrations while delivering excellent sharpness throughout the zoom range. Canon's Optical Image Stabilization reduces camera shake for sharper handheld photography, while the fast Ring-Type USM autofocus system ensures quick, accurate, and virtually silent focusing. Built with professional L-Series weather-resistant construction, this lens is designed to perform reliably in demanding shooting environments.

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Price in Kenya

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

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

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

• Massive 10.7x Zoom Range – Covers everything from wide-angle landscapes to super-telephoto wildlife and sports photography without changing lenses.

• Professional L-Series Optics – Three Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) elements minimize chromatic aberrations while delivering excellent sharpness and color accuracy.

• Excellent Contrast & Color – Super Spectra Coating reduces flare and ghosting while maintaining rich colors and high contrast.

• Versatile Everyday Performance – Ideal for travel, journalism, aviation, sports, wildlife, portraits, and outdoor photography.

• Smooth Background Blur – Rounded aperture diaphragm produces attractive bokeh for portraits and telephoto photography.

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Autofocus & Video

• Ring-Type USM Autofocus – Delivers fast, accurate, and virtually silent autofocus for still photography and video.

• Optical Image Stabilization – Reduces camera shake, allowing sharper handheld images when shooting at longer focal lengths.

• Full-Time Manual Focus Override – Enables precise manual focus adjustments without switching out of autofocus mode.

• Excellent for Wildlife & Sports Video – Long zoom range and image stabilization make it ideal for capturing distant subjects.

• Full Electronic Communication – Supports autofocus, exposure metering, and lens corrections on compatible Canon EOS cameras.

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Build & Design

• Professional L-Series Construction – Designed to withstand demanding professional photography assignments.

• Dust & Weather-Resistant Design – Weather sealing helps protect the lens from dust and moisture when paired with compatible Canon camera bodies.

• Push-Pull Zoom Mechanism – Enables fast zoom adjustments across the extensive focal range.

• Zoom Lock Switch – Prevents unwanted lens extension during transport.

• 77mm Filter Thread – Compatible with UV, CPL, ND, and protective filters.

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

The Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens is compatible with Canon EOS cameras featuring the EF mount and can also be used on Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras with the Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter.

Compatible cameras include:

Full-Frame DSLR Cameras

• Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

• Canon EOS 5DS / 5DS R

• Canon EOS 6D Mark II

• Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

APS-C DSLR Cameras

• Canon EOS 90D

• Canon EOS 80D

• Canon EOS 850D

• Canon EOS 250D

• Canon EOS 2000D

• Canon EOS 4000D

Canon EOS R Mirrorless Cameras (with EF-EOS R Adapter)

• Canon EOS R1

• Canon EOS R3

• Canon EOS R5 Mark II

• Canon EOS R5

• Canon EOS R6 Mark III

• Canon EOS R6 Mark II

• Canon EOS R8

• Canon EOS RP

• Canon EOS R7

• Canon EOS R10

• Canon EOS R50

• Canon EOS R100

On full-frame cameras, the lens provides an expansive 28-300mm zoom range, eliminating the need to change lenses in many shooting situations. On APS-C cameras, it offers a 44.8-480mm equivalent focal length, making it an exceptional lens for wildlife, sports, aviation, and distant subjects.

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

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

Yes. It is designed for full-frame Canon EF cameras and is fully compatible with Canon APS-C DSLR cameras.

Is this lens good for travel photography?

Yes. Its extremely versatile 28-300mm zoom range allows photographers to capture wide-angle landscapes, portraits, and distant subjects without changing lenses.

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

Yes. It features Optical Image Stabilization, helping reduce camera shake for sharper handheld images and smoother video recording.

Is the lens weather sealed?

Yes. As part of Canon's L-Series lineup, it features dust- and weather-resistant construction when used with a compatible weather-sealed Canon camera body.

Can the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens use front filters?

Yes. It accepts standard 77mm screw-in filters.

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Pros & Cons

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

The Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens is one of Canon's most versatile professional superzoom lenses, combining an extensive 28-300mm focal range, Optical Image Stabilization, fast Ring-Type USM autofocus, and rugged L-Series construction. It is an outstanding choice for travel photographers, photojournalists, wildlife photographers, sports shooters, and professionals who need maximum versatility from a single lens. Available in Kenya for KSh 315,000, it delivers premium performance and convenience for demanding Canon EF users.