Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II
Optical design
Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 285 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 76 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 18 months of tracked sales — pay around the $51.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
175 of 343 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $51.00 fair value.
- Apr 3, 2025$19.00$-32.00 / typical
- Aug 17, 2025$19.00$-32.00 / typical
- Mar 10, 2025$20.00$-31.00 / typical
- Apr 3, 2025$20.00$-31.00 / typical
- Mar 10, 2025$21.00$-30.00 / typical
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Buy one if you can find one. I do not think you will be sorry. Check out the resent photos I took with it. I was looking for a short zoom lens for my Canon 5D Mark II that I just recently acquired. I didn't want to spend the money on an L lens. This lens got great reviews and they were all true. Some say it is hard to tell the difference in the photo quality between this one and an L lens. I guess that is why they are hard to find. It is tack sharp and focuses fast. Great saturation of colors and contrast. I lucked out and caught one that was just listed on a buy it now.
Parts debris - debris actually broken mechanism. The product was described as not working with debris that could impact picture quality. The debris were actually a large part of the mechanism that had broken off. Not what I was hoping for but I was aware that I was taking a risk with this purchase.
Caon EF 28-70mm f3.5/4.5 II I read some reviews and I bought a excellent one for $75.00. The lens is very sharp and takes excellent images that have excellent color rendition. It's not a USM lens so the focus is a bit noisy but it makes up for that in image sharpness. For an early Canon EF lens it's sharp and works great on cropped senor EOS camera bodies. On a Crop senor EOS Camera it's a 45-122mm camera. It makes a great light weight walk around street photography lens. Great bargain for the price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II?
Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II is a camera lens with 28-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/3.5, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 285g.
What mount is the Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II compatible with?
Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II typically sells for around $19.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II a good lens?
Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II has a community rating of 4.6/5 from 42 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II?
Similar lenses include Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II USM, Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 N.