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: 2.8, introduced April 1987 (now discontinued, replaced by 2.8 IS USM) 1.8 USM, introduced September 1995 2.8 IS USM introduced June 2012
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. 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, 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) 1.8-22 2.8-22 Construction 9 groups / 10 elements 5 groups / 5 elements 7 groups / 9 elements # of diaphragm blades 7 5 7 (circular) Closest focusing distance 0.25 Meters 0.3 Meters 0.23 Meters Max. magnification 0.18x 0.13x 0.2x Horizontal viewing angle 65° Diagonal viewing angle 75° Vertical viewing angle 46° Physical data Weight .68 lb / 310g .41 lb / 186g .57 lb / 260g Maximum diameter 2.9" / 74 mm 2.6" / 67 mm 2.69" / 68.4 mm Length 2.2" / 56 mm 1.7" / 43 mm 2.02" / 51.5 mm Filter diameter 58 mm 52 mm 58 mm Accessories Lens hood EW-63II EW-65II EW-65B Case LP814 LP811 LP1014 Retail information Release date September 1995 April 1987 June 2012 Currently in production? Yes No Yes MSRP $$509.99$374.99$549.99
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External links
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 review at The Digital Picture Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 review at The Digital Picture Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS review at The Digital Picture Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 review from Ken Rockwell