Canon EF 28mm lens explained

The EF 28mm lenses are a group of prime lenses made by Canon that share the same focal length.

These lenses use the EF type mount that fits the Canon EOS line of cameras. When used on a camera body with an APS-C sensor, such as the Canon EOS 700D, it provides a narrower field of view, equivalent to a 45 mm lens mounted on a 35 mm frame body. With a 1.3x body such as the Canon EOS-1D Mark III, it provides a less narrow field of view, equivalent to a 36 mm lens mounted on a 35 mm frame body.

Three EF 28mm lenses have been sold by Canon:

With the discontinuation of the EF 15mm Fisheye Lens in 2011, the EF 28mm f/2.8 lens became the oldest EOS lens in production before being itself discontinued after the release of the IS version.[4] [5] The IS version marked another milestone for Canon; that lens and the 24mm f/2.8 IS lens introduced at the same time were Canon's first image-stabilized prime lenses with a focal length less than 100 mm,[6] as well as the company's first image-stabilized non-L primes.

Specifications of the EF 28mm lenses

Attribute 1.8 USM 2.8 2.8 IS USM
Image
Key features
Full-frame compatible Yes
Image stabilizer No Yes
Ultrasonic Motor Yes No Yes
L-series No
Diffractive Optics No
Macro No
Technical data
Aperture (max-min)1.8-222.8-22
Construction9 groups / 10 elements5 groups / 5 elements7 groups / 9 elements
  1. of diaphragm blades
757 (circular)
Closest focusing distance0.25 Meters0.3 Meters0.23 Meters
Max. magnification0.18x0.13x0.2x
Horizontal viewing angle65°
Diagonal viewing angle75°
Vertical viewing angle46°
Physical data
Weight.68 lb / 310g.41 lb / 186g.57 lb / 260g
Maximum diameter2.9" / 74 mm2.6" / 67 mm2.69" / 68.4 mm
Length2.2" / 56 mm1.7" / 43 mm2.02" / 51.5 mm
Filter diameter58 mm52 mm58 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodEW-63IIEW-65IIEW-65B
CaseLP814LP811LP1014
Retail information
Release dateSeptember 1995April 1987June 2012
Currently in production? Yes No Yes
MSRP $$509.99$374.99$549.99

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EF 28mm f/2.8. Canon Inc.. Canon Inc.. Canon Camera Museum. May 12, 2017.
  2. Web site: EF28mm f/1.8 USM. Canon Inc.. Canon Inc.. Canon Camera Museum. May 12, 2017.
  3. Web site: EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM. Canon Inc.. Canon Inc.. Canon Camera Museum. May 12, 2017.
  4. Web site: Canon Fisheye EF 15mm f/2.8 discontinued . Canon Fisheye EF 15mm f/2.8 discontinued . digitaljournalofphotography.blogspot.com . June 13, 2011 . December 13, 2011.
  5. Web site: Chronological list of EF/EF-S lenses since 1987 . Chronological list of EF/EF-S lenses since 1987 . dpreview.com . June 25, 2009 . December 13, 2011.
  6. Web site: Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS Lens Review . Bryan . Carnathan . The-Digital-Picture.com . October 3, 2012 . January 11, 2014.