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The Canon EF 28-80 f/ 3.5-5.6 II is a very compact and lightweight standard zoom lens for Canon EOS film and SLR cameras.
It has a convenient range of focal lengths.
The Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II is very affordable, but has a number of shortcomings:
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unreliable plastic build; fit and finish of low quality;
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not very high (but satisfactory) sharpness and contrast;
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considerable fall of resolution on the frame edges;
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no USM; slow and rather noisy built-in micro-motor;
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very soft when wide open, especially at 80 mm;
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pronounced effects of distortion and vignetting.
The Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II has some advantages subsequent upon its shortcomings:
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it is very compact and lightweight;
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due to a soft picture it can be limitedly used as a portrait lens at 80 mm and maximum aperture settings;
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and finally - the price!
The Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II is a good choice as a kit lens for beginners.
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Posted by: photocorner Date of publication: 16.02.2011
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