Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Pros: Wonderful broad range. Sharp. Well made.

Cons: EXPENSIVE. Heavy. Really stands out.

The Bottom Line: If you have the need for this range, and the cash- Then do it. You will never be sorry!

Review: This lens is HUGE. This lens is HEAVY. But- With a zoom range from 28mm-300mm, you are pretty well covered! I have enjoyed using this lens in a variety of situations, but find that it really 'shines' in the Zoo- When I still want that wider angle that ...

Pros: The expansive zoom range, the IS, & its surprisingly fast auto focus

Cons: In my opinion there's no cons associated with this lens.

The Bottom Line: 2 stage IS, fast auto focus, & quality components justify the added weight & price. I heartily recommend this lens to my friends.

Review: I use a Canon 1D Mark II, a 10D, & a newly acquired 40D for all around photography. My lens inventory include a Canon 50mm f/1.4, 16-35mm f/2.8L, 28-70mm f/2.8L, 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS, 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, 70-200mm F/2.8L IS, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS, & a ...

Pros: Great all around lens for many situations

Cons: Heavy, bulky, pretentious

Review: My first and lasting impression was, and is, "wow"! This thing is really a solid, well built piece of equipment. I am an amateur at best and am not familiar with all the specs of lenses etc. I purchased it to have at least one decent lens that I could ...