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Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8 USM L - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
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Sample Shots
Ok, finally here're some sample shots taken with the EOS 350D. These images were converted
via Raw Shooter Premium v1.0.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the full-size
images are supplied in JPEG2000 format. You should be able to display the images in most modern imaging
applications such as Photoshop. This is a measurement to limit the bandwidth which is a scarce resource.
If you prefer to watch the full-size samples in your Internet Explorer browser you may try the
JPEG2000 ActiveX Control (Windows) plug-in.
I've checked out a few plug-ins for Mozilla/Opera but haven't really found a good one. Firefox will
open IE if you install the ActiveX Control above.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
70.0mm
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| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/500s |
| Size |
2312x3472 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Canon |
| Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| 200 |
| 28.0mm
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| f/7.1 @ 1/200s |
| 2312x3472 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
70.0mm
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| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/250s |
| Size |
3472x2312 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Canon |
| Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| 400 |
| 70.0mm
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| f/14.0 @ 1/1600s |
| 2312x3472 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
70.0mm
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| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/640s |
| Size |
2312x3472 |
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Verdict
The performance of the Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8 USM L came as a surprise because its optical
quality exceeded the EF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM L (two samples tested). The lens doesn't really
show any significant flaws - the resolution figures are very high and distortions and especially
vignetting are very low. The degree of CAs is pretty decent for a zoom in this range.
The build quality is very good with only the reverse zoom extension as a minor downside.
However, similar to its successor the zoom range is not all that attractive on APS-C DSLRs (45-112mm).
For most it'll make more sense to have a deeper look at the 17-40mm f/4L when looking for a high
quality standard zoom. While not tested in this scope it is probably a valid assumption that the
EF 28-70mm f/2.8 USM L will surely find many happy full frame users becuase it simply remains a great lens!
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