Field-test of Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 V USM zoom lens. The EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 V USM zoom lens is one of Canon's popular budget-priced optics designed especially for users of entry-level models like the EOS 888, 88, EOS 500N and the EOS 300 AF 35mm SLR cameras. The lens that was tested for this issue is the fifth version of this popular range. Like its last four predecessors, the new EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 V USM is a compact zoom lens with a good price-to-performance ratio and has a flare-blocking diaphragm. Images are sharp at all focal lengths. A postcard can fill up the viewfinder area at the 80mm setting and that's how near one can get with this lens' close-focusing feature. The EF 28-80mm lens at its 28mm setting The EF 28-80mm lens at its 80mm setting The lens accepts 58mm filter or accessory It uses Canon's proven polycarbonate mount If there is one thing that most beginners and amateurs fear about Canon's budget-priced EF zoom lenses, it is the optical quality as well as the contrast rendition. There have been a lot of questions posed in this homepage's forum section regarding the picture quality obtained by these budget-priced EF lenses. << Back to Main . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 .