Overview

The Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM is a compact, inexpensive superzoom covering a wide-to-tele range. Optically, it is considered poor, with soft corners wide-open and only acceptable sharpness when stopped down to f/8 or f/16. Build quality is mediocre, with a stiff, sticky zoom ring and a tiny manual focus ring. Autofocus is noisy but reasonably fast, though it may struggle in low light. It suits casual photographers seeking a single-lens solution for travel or everyday use, but discerning users should look elsewhere.