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    Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II
    Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II

    Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II

    28–70mm · f/3.5–4.5

    Overview

    The Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II is a compact, lightweight zoom (285g) with a metal mount and focusing distance window. Optically, it includes an aspherical element and offers decent performance, but its 5-blade aperture and lack of USM result in a loud, scratchy focus. The zoom mechanism is stiff, and the rotating front element makes polarizer use impractical. It suits budget-conscious photographers or those wanting a vintage walk-around lens on APS-C bodies, though its field-of-view is less versatile on full-frame.