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Canon EF 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II Review

Canon EF 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II

Main Features

  • 28-90mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 180g.
  • Diameter: 67mm
  • Length: 71mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.38m
  • Max Magnification:0.3x
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Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II Overview

Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitGood
TravelGood
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
MacroAverage

Reasons to Buy Canon EF 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon EF 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Light weight at only 180g / 6.3 oz
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture

Lens Mount

Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II has a maximum diameter of 67mm and total length of 71mm when not extended . It weighs 180g / 6.3 oz.

Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II has a filter thread of 58mm.

Focal Range

Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II has a focal range of 28-90mm and 3.2X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 44.8 - 144mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Zoom Method

Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.3x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.38m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.3x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Aperture

Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 28mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f32 at 90mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
28mm F4 F22
90mm F5.6 F32

Optical Formula

Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 8 groups .

Lens Hood

Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II doesn't come with a lens hood but there is an optional lens hood with a part code of EW-60C that you can order separately.

Body Colour

Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Canon 28-90mm f4.0-5.6 II Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 28-90mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 3.2X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 5
Optics
Optical Elements 10
Optical Groups 8

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.38m
Max Magnification 0.3X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 180g
Diameter 67mm
Length 71mm
Materials Plastic barrel, plastic mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Code EW-60C
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Soft Case LP814
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