Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
RF Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Autofocus |
AF/MF Switch on Lens |
Programmable Control Ring |
Full-time Manual Focusing |
Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
Minimum focus distance of 0.23m / 9.1 inch |
Light weight at only 120g / 4.2 oz |
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No Weather Sealing |
Hood is not supplied |
Lens Mount
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM is compatible with cameras that have a Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM has a maximum diameter of 69mm and total length of 25mm. It weighs 120g / 4.2 oz.
Check the size of the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM when attached to RF Mount cameras:
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM Size with RF Mount Cameras
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM and the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM, offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM has a filter thread of 55mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM:
Focal Range
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM has a fixed focal length of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 44.8mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Canon RF 24mm F1.8 IS in Canon RF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM With Optical Image Stabilization
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.17x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.23m. 0.17x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Canon RF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.
Optical Formula
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM's optical formula consists of 8 elements in 6 groups . Special elements used in this design is Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating).
Lens Hood
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is EW-55.
Body Colour
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM Lens
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