Overview

The Canon EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 II is a budget kit zoom with a plastic mount and build, making it lightweight but fragile. Optically, it is sharp at 28mm wide open but softens at longer focal lengths, with noticeable barrel distortion at 28mm, pincushion at 90mm, and flare issues. Autofocus is quick and quiet via Micro-USM, but manual focus is inconvenient. It suits beginners on a tight budget or those wanting a lightweight walk-around lens, but better alternatives exist.