Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6
The Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a standard-range zoom lens for Canon's EF autofocus mount, covering moderate wide-angle through short telephoto. It combines Image Stabilization (IS) with a USM (Ultrasonic Motor) autofocus drive and was designed as a general-purpose walk-around zoom for 35mm SLR and later digital SLR bodies.
At recent UK auction, the four recorded hammer results for this lens span £50 to £88, with a median around £70 — prices that reflect wholesale saleroom levels rather than retail asking figures. As of 2026 the lens continues to change hands at this entry-level zoom tier, with cleaner, fully functional copies fetching nearer the top of the range and tired examples sliding toward the lower end. Expect the typical EF 28-135mm IS USM to be worth and sell for double-digit rather than triple-digit money in the auction market.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| EF IS USM | — | — | 5 | £50 – £88 |
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: April 2024
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| Apr 2024 | £62 | Flints Auctions | EF IS USM | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 118) Title: A Canon Zoom Lens EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Camera Lens
Description:
body G, optics G-VG, some dust present, AF appears to work correctly, with front & rear caps, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2024 | £50 | Flints Auctions | EF IS USM | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 161) Title: A Canon EF f/3.5-5.6 28-135mm IS USM Camera Lens
Description:
black, body G-VG, working at time of auction, optics F-G, some haze & dust present, in maker's box, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2024 | £88 | Flints Auctions | EF IS USM | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 385) Title: A Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Camera Lens
Description:
black, body G-VG, working at time of auction, optics VG, some light dust present, in maker's box, with hood & rear cap, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2024 | £81 | Flints Auctions | EF IS USM | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 394) Title: A Canon EF f/3.5-5.6 28-135mm IS Ultrasonic Lens
Description:
black, serial no.1903247D, body VG, optics G, light haze, with caps, packaging, EF Lens Accessories booklet and maker's retail box |
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| Apr 2023 | £60 | Special Auction Services | EF IS USM | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 402) Title: A Canon EF 28-135mm 3.5-5.6 IS Ultrasonic Lens
Description:
A Canon EF 28-135mm 3.5-5.6 IS Ultrasonic Lens, auto focus functions, barrel G-VG, elements VG, with front cap, EW-78B II hood and LP1219 lens bag |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM sell for at UK auction?
Recorded hammer prices range from £50 to £88, clustering around a median near £70 based on the four sales on file.
What is a Canon EF 28-135mm IS USM worth in clean condition?
A clean, fully working copy tends to reach the upper part of the observed band — closer to £80–£88 — while rough examples with haze, stiff focus or a failing IS unit settle at the lower end.
Is the Image Stabilizer reliable on this lens?
The IS unit is a known wear point on long-serving copies, so buyers should always confirm it activates quietly and stabilises the viewfinder image before committing to a price.
Does it work on modern Canon bodies?
It is a native EF-mount lens, so it fits any Canon EF film or EF digital SLR directly and can be adapted to Canon's RF mirrorless bodies via the EF-to-RF adapter.