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Canon EF 28mm f2.8 Review
Canon EF 28mm f2.8

Main Features

  • 28mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 185g.
  • Diameter: 67mm
  • Length: 43mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.3m
  • Max Magnification:0.13x
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Canon 28mm f2.8 Overview
Canon 28mm f2.8 is an Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Canon 28mm f2.8 is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount.Some of the latest released cameras with Canon EF lens mount are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Canon 28mm f2.8 is 35mm FF.

Focal Range

Canon 28mm f2.8 has a fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When mounted on a 35mm FF format camera, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 28mm.

Body Colour

Black

Aperture

Canon 28mm f2.8 has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.
Pros and Cons of Canon EF 28mm f2.8

PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Canon 28mm f2.8 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 28mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 5
Optics
Optical Elements 5
Optical Groups 5

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.13X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Unit
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 185g
Diameter 67mm
Length 43mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Code EW-65II
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Hard Case LH-B9 Soft Case ES-C9/LP811
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Frequently Asked Questions about Canon EF 28mm f2.8
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What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Canon EF 28mm f2.8
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