Canon EF 28-80mm F/2.8-4L USM

Standard zoom lens • Film era • Discontinued

Announced:
· April 1989
Production status:
● Discontinued
Country of design:
· Japan
Original name:
· CANON LENS EF 28-80mm 1:2.8-4 L ULTRASONIC
Class:
· Slow full-frame standard zoom lens
· Part of the Holy Trinity of lenses
System:
· Canon EOS (1987)

Abbreviations

EF	The lens is designed for Canon EOS 35mm SLR cameras but can be also used on Canon EOS APS-C digital SLR cameras.
L	Professional lens with high quality optics and robust build. Meets the highest standards and provides excellent performance and flawless image quality unachievable with traditional optical technologies.
USM	The lens is equipped with Ultrasonic Motor.

Model history (4)

■Canon EF 28-80mm F/2.8-4L USM	A	15 - 11	0.50m	⌀72	1989 ●
■Canon EF 28-70mm F/2.8L USM	A	16 - 11	0.50m	⌀77	1993 ●
■Canon EF 24-70mm F/2.8L USM	A	16 - 13	0.38m	⌀77	2002 ●
■Canon EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM	A	18 - 13	0.38m	⌀82	2012 ●

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Focal length range:	28mm - 80mm [2.9X zoom ratio]
Speed range:	F/2.8 @ 28mm - F/4 @ 80mm
Lens construction:	15 elements in 11 groups
Lens construction:	2 ASPH
Mount and Flange focal distance:	Canon EF [44mm]
Diagonal angle of view:	75.4° @ 28mm - 30.3° @ 80mm (35mm full frame)
On Canon EOS APS-C [1.59x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:	44.5mm - 127.2mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:	F/4.5 @ 28mm - F/6.4 @ 80mm (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	51.8° @ 28mm - 19.3° @ 80mm
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	None; the aperture is controlled from the camera
Number of blades:	8 (eight)
Zooming:
Zoom mechanism:	Manual
Zoom control:	Zoom ring
Zoom type:	Rotary
Zooming method:	Internal zooming
Maximum aperture when zooming:	F/2.8 @ 28mm, F/3.5 @ 40mm, F/4 @ 60mm
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.50m
Magnification ratio:	1:5 @ 80mm
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (M)
Autofocus motor:	Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	AF - M
Full-Time Manual Focus (FTM):	Yes
Image Stabilizer (IS):
Built-in IS:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	945g
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀84×119.5mm
Weather sealing:	-
Fluorine coating:	-
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 72mm
Lens hood:	EW-79 - Snap-on round
Teleconverters:	Not compatible

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

Manufacturer description

This large aperture professional zoom lens offers high image quality over the range of wide angle to medium telephoto. Using two aspherical lens surfaces, the EF 28-80mm f2.8-4.0L provides high performance despite its 3x zoom ratio. A moving flare suppression diaphragm is included between groups 2 and 3 to deliver virtually flare-free images at all focal lengths. The lens construction, made up of three groups, two of which move, suppresses distortion over the full zoom range and helps compensate for curvature of field and chromatic aberration.

Compared to other standard zoom lenses in the Canon EOS system

One of the heaviest (945g)
One of the longest (119.5mm)

Other standard zoom lenses in the Canon EOS system

■Canon EF mount (41)
Canon EF 22-55mm F/4-5.6 USM • ⌀58		1998 ●	compare	5	6
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 6 · Newer model (1998) · Narrower focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Shorter reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 22mm · Slower @ 55mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.35m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:2.86 vs 1:5) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor instead of Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (175g vs 945g) · Much smaller (59mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 24-70mm F/4L IS USM • ⌀77	Pro	2012 ●	compare	9	2
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2012) · Slightly narrower focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 24mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:4.76 vs 1:5) · Has image stabilizer · Lighter (600g vs 945g) · Smaller (93mm vs 119.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 24-70mm F/2.8L USM • ⌀77	Pro	2002 ●	compare	6	1
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2002) · Slightly narrower focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 70mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.45 vs 1:5) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM • ⌀82	Pro	2012 ●	compare	8	2
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2012) · In production · Slightly narrower focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 70mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:4.76 vs 1:5) · Slightly lighter (805g vs 945g) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (82mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5 USM • ⌀67		1996 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (1996) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 24mm · Slightly slower @ 85mm · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:5) · Much lighter (380g vs 945g) · Much smaller (70mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (67mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM • ⌀77	Pro	2005 ●	compare	8	2
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2005) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 24mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.45m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:4.35 vs 1:5) · Has image stabilizer · Lighter (670g vs 945g) · Slightly smaller (107mm vs 119.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS II USM • ⌀77	Pro	2016 ●	compare	9	2
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2016) · In production · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 24mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (10 vs 8) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.45m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:4.17 vs 1:5) · Has image stabilizer · Slightly lighter (795g vs 945g) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 24-105mm F/3.5-5.6 IS STM • ⌀77		2014 ●	compare	6	2
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2014) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 24mm · Slower @ 105mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:3.33 vs 1:5) · Stepping motor instead of Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Has image stabilizer · Much lighter (525g vs 945g) · Slightly smaller (104mm vs 119.5mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-70mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀52		1987 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Narrower focal range · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slightly slower @ 70mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.39m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:4.55 vs 1:5) · Arc-Form Drive · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (300g vs 945g) · Smaller (74.8mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-70mm F/3.5-4.5 II • ⌀52		1988 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Narrower focal range · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slightly slower @ 70mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.39m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:4.55 vs 1:5) · Arc-Form Drive · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (285g vs 945g) · Smaller (76.5mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-70mm F/2.8L USM • ⌀77	Pro	1993 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Narrower focal range · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 70mm · New optical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.56 vs 1:5) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 USM • ⌀58		1991 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.5 vs 1:5) · Much lighter (330g vs 945g) · Smaller (72.5mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 II USM • ⌀58		1993 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (1993) · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.85 vs 1:5) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor instead of Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (200g vs 945g) · Much smaller (68.5mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 III USM • ⌀58		1995 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (1995) · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.85 vs 1:5) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor instead of Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (205g vs 945g) · Much smaller (63.5mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 IV USM • ⌀58		1996 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (1996) · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.85 vs 1:5) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor instead of Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (200g vs 945g) · Much smaller (61.4mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 • ⌀58		1996 ●	compare	4	4
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (1996) · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.85 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (200g vs 945g) · Much smaller (71.2mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 II • ⌀58		1999 ●	compare	4	4
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (1999) · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.85 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (200g vs 945g) · Much smaller (71.2mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 V USM • ⌀58		1999 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (1999) · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.85 vs 1:5) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor instead of Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (220g vs 945g) · Much smaller (71mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-90mm F/4-5.6 USM • ⌀58		2000 ●	compare	5	4
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2000) · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 90mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:3.33 vs 1:5) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor instead of Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (190g vs 945g) · Much smaller (71mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-90mm F/4-5.6 • ⌀58		2000 ●	compare	5	5
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (2000) · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 90mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:3.33 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (180g vs 945g) · Much smaller (71mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-90mm F/4-5.6 II USM • ⌀58		2002 ●	compare	6	4
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2002) · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 90mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:3.33 vs 1:5) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor instead of Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (180g vs 945g) · Much smaller (71mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-90mm F/4-5.6 II • ⌀58		2003 ●	compare	6	5
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (2003) · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 90mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:3.33 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (180g vs 945g) · Much smaller (71mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-90mm F/4-5.6 III • ⌀58		2004 ●	compare	6	5
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (2004) · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 90mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Larger magnification (1:3.33 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (190g vs 945g) · Much smaller (71.2mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-105mm F/4-5.6 USM • ⌀58		2002 ●	compare	6	4
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2002) · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 105mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.48m vs 0.50m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.26 vs 1:5) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor II instead of Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (210g vs 945g) · Much smaller (68mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-105mm F/4-5.6 • ⌀58		2002 ●	compare	6	5
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (2002) · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 105mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.48m vs 0.50m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.26 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (210g vs 945g) · Much smaller (68mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-105mm F/3.5-4.5 USM • ⌀58		1992 ●	compare	5	1
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (1992) · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slightly slower @ 105mm · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.26 vs 1:5) · Much lighter (375g vs 945g) · Smaller (75mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-105mm F/3.5-4.5 II USM • ⌀58		2000 ●	compare	5	1
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2000) · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slightly slower @ 105mm · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.26 vs 1:5) · Much lighter (375g vs 945g) · Smaller (75mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM • ⌀72		1998 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (1998) · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 135mm · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.26 vs 1:5) · Has image stabilizer · Much lighter (540g vs 945g) · Slightly smaller (97mm vs 119.5mm) HIDE
Canon EF 35-70mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀52		1987 ●	compare	4	4
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 4 · Narrower focal range · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Slightly slower @ 70mm · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.39m vs 0.50m) · Arc-Form Drive · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (245g vs 945g) · Much smaller (63mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 35-70mm F/3.5-4.5A • ⌀52		1988 ●	compare	4	4
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 4 · Narrower focal range · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Slightly slower @ 70mm · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.39m vs 0.50m) · Arc-Form Drive · No focus mode selector · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (230g vs 945g) · Much smaller (63mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 35-80mm F/4-5.6 PZ • ⌀52		1990 ●	compare	3	6
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 6 · Slightly narrower focal range · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Power zooming · Slower @ 35mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.56 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No focus mode selector · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (205g vs 945g) · Smaller (72mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) · Lens hood is not available HIDE
Canon EF 35-80mm F/4-5.6 • ⌀52		1990 ●	compare	4	6
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 6 · Slightly narrower focal range · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 35mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.37m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (180g vs 945g) · Much smaller (61mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 35-80mm F/4-5.6 USM • ⌀52		1992 ●	compare	4	5
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (1992) · Slightly narrower focal range · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 35mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:5) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor instead of Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (170g vs 945g) · Much smaller (61mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 35-80mm F/4-5.6 II • ⌀52		1993 ●	compare	4	6
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 6 · Newer model (1993) · Slightly narrower focal range · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 35mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.38m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (170g vs 945g) · Much smaller (61mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 35-80mm F/4-5.6 III • ⌀52		1995 ●	compare	3	6
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 6 · Newer model (1995) · Slightly narrower focal range · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 35mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:4.35 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (175g vs 945g) · Much smaller (64mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 35-105mm F/4.5-5.6 • ⌀58		1991 ●	compare	5	7
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 7 · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 35mm · Slower @ 105mm · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Larger closest focusing distance (0.85m vs 0.50m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (280g vs 945g) · Much smaller (63.3mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 35-105mm F/4.5-5.6 USM • ⌀58		1992 ●	compare	5	6
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 6 · Newer model (1992) · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 35mm · Slower @ 105mm · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Larger closest focusing distance (0.85m vs 0.50m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:5) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor instead of Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (280g vs 945g) · Much smaller (63mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 35-105mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀58 • Push/pull		1987 ●	compare	5	5
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 5 · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Push/pull zoom · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Slightly slower @ 105mm · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Larger closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 0.50m) · Arc-Form Drive · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (400g vs 945g) · Smaller (81.9mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 35-135mm F/4-5.6 USM • ⌀58		1990 ●	compare	5	5
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 5 · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 35mm · Slower @ 135mm · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Larger closest focusing distance (0.75m vs 0.50m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:6.76 vs 1:5) · Much lighter (425g vs 945g) · Smaller (86.4mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 35-135mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀58 • Push/pull		1988 ●	compare	5	5
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 5 · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Push/pull zoom · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 35mm · Slightly slower @ 135mm · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 0.50m) · Arc-Form Drive · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (475g vs 945g) · Smaller (94.5mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 38-76mm F/4.5-5.6 • ⌀52		1995 ●	compare	3	7
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 7 · Newer model (1995) · Narrower focal range · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 38mm · Slower @ 76mm · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.58m vs 0.50m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:6.67 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (155g vs 945g) · Much smaller (63.8mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) HIDE

Lenses with similar focal length range

■Canon EF mount (11)
Cosina AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 MC Macro Type 2 • ⌀58 akaPhoenix AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 akaTokina AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 akaVivitar AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 MC akaVoigtlander Skopar AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 VMV Macro		●	compare	3	4
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 4 · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (295g vs 945g) · Smaller (73.7mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 MC Macro Type 1 • ⌀58 akaPhoenix AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 akaSoligor AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 MC Macro akaTokina AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 akaVivitar AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 MC akaVoigtlander Skopar AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 VMV Macro		●	compare	3	4
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 4 · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Pure spherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.3 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (295g vs 945g) · Smaller (77mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Macro • ⌀55 akaQuantaray AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6		1996 ●	compare	3	4
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (1996) · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.4 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (255g vs 945g) · Much smaller (69.5mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Macro HF • ⌀55 akaQuantaray AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6		2000 ●	compare	3	4
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2000) · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.4 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (255g vs 945g) · Much smaller (71.4mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 28-90mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Macro • ⌀55 akaQuantaray AF 28-90mm F/3.5-5.6 Macro		●	compare	4	4
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 4 · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 90mm · Simpler optical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.47m vs 0.50m) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (255g vs 945g) · Smaller (75mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Macro II • ⌀55		2001 ●	compare	3	4
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2001) · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.4 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (245g vs 945g) · Much smaller (71.4mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 28-90mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical • ⌀55 akaQuantaray AF 28-90mm F/3.5-5.6		●	compare	4	4
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 4 · Wider focal range · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 90mm · Simpler optical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.47m vs 0.50m) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (260g vs 945g) · Smaller (75mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro A09 • ⌀67	Pro	2003 ●	compare	6	3
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2003) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 75mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.33m vs 0.50m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.9 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (510g vs 945g) · Smaller (92mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (67mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical 77D • ⌀58 akaPromaster AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical		1995 ●	compare	3	5
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (1995) · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Larger closest focusing distance (0.70m vs 0.50m) · Smaller magnification (1:8 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (237g vs 945g) · Much smaller (70.4mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical 177D, 277D • ⌀58 akaPromaster AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical		1999 ●	compare	3	5
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (1999) · Extends while zooming · Slightly slower @ 28mm · Slower @ 80mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Larger closest focusing distance (0.70m vs 0.50m) · Smaller magnification (1:8 vs 1:5) · Micromotor · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (230g vs 945g) · Much smaller (70.4mm vs 119.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AT-X Pro AF 28-80mm F/2.8 • ⌀77	Pro	2000 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2000) · Constant F/2.8 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 80mm · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Micromotor · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · No manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly lighter (810g vs 945g) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

Almaz-103

Alpa

Asahi Pentax M42

Asahiflex M37

Bronica

Bronica ETR

Bronica GS-1

Bronica RF645

Bronica SQ

Canon EOS

Canon EOS APS-C

Canon EOS M

Canon EOS R

Canon EOS R APS-C

Canon FD

Canon FL

Canon R

Canon S (J)

Canon S (LSM)

Chinon K

Chinon M42

Contarex

Contax

Contax/Praktica

Contax/Yashica

Contax 645

Contax G

Contax N

Cosina K

Cosina M42

Exakta

Exakta 6x6 (horizontal)

Exakta 66

Exakta 66 (vertical)

Exakta Twin TL

Exakta real

FED

Fujica GS645 Professional

Fujica M42

Fujica X

Fujifilm G

Fujifilm GA645 Professional

Fujifilm X

Hasselblad 1600F/1000F

Hasselblad H

Hasselblad V

Hasselblad X

Hasselblad XPan

Icarex

Kiev-17/19/20

Kiev-II/III/4/5

Kiev 6S/60

Konica AR

Konica F

Kowa Six

Leica CL

Leica L

Leica L APS-C

Leica M

Leica R

Leica S

Leica SM

Leotax

Mamiya 6

Mamiya 7

Mamiya CP M42

Mamiya CS

Mamiya E

Mamiya ES

Mamiya M645

Mamiya RB67

Mamiya RZ67

Mamiya SX M42

Mamiya TL/DTL M42

Minolta-35

Minolta A

Minolta CLE

Minolta SR

Miranda

Nicca/Yashica