Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM

$649
28 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
Canon IS Image stabilized Canon USM Built in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

horizontal angle of view
65.5°
28mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

horizontal angle of view
43.4°
45mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Inexpensive
	$649.00

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Very light
	261 g

	Great wide angle lens
	28 mm

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) wide angle lenses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

Cons

The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	28 mm

	Below average zoom range
	1x

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	28 mm
	Max focal length	28 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	Unknown
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	Unknown
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	Unknown
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Canon USM	above average
	Image stabilization	Canon IS	unique
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	Unknown
	Diameter	Unknown
	Filter size	Unknown
	Weight	261 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	65.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	65.5°	below average
	Wide vertical	46.4°
	Telephoto vertical	46.4°	below average
	Wide diagonal	75.4°
	Telephoto diagonal	75.4°	below average
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	45.7°
	Telephoto horizontal	45.7°
	Wide vertical	31.5°
	Telephoto vertical	31.5°
	Wide diagonal	53.8°
	Telephoto diagonal	53.8°

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Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) wide angle lenses

Cons

The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM lens?

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