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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
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Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 USM IS APS-C Format ReviewRead more
The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM is a new wide-angle prime lens. Boasting built-in image stabilisation and fast and quite auto-focusing, the EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM is a more affordable but still very capable alternative to Canon's professional wide-angle primes. Read our in-depth Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM review complete with full-size sample images.Read more
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 USM IS ReviewRead more
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Full Comparison

General

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF

Image properties

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
Focal length< 24< 28
Maximum magnification0.23 x0.2 x
Image stabilisationyesno

Aperture

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
Aperture max2.82.8
Aperture min2222
Aperture ringnono
Number of diaphragm blades77

Focus

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
Focus method
  • Internal
  • Rear
Unit
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type UltrasonicRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
Closest focusing distance0.20.23
Distance scaleyesyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyesyes

Optics

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
ConstructionFixedFixed
Elements119
Groups97

Design

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
Colour of productBlackBlack
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliednoyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingnono

Dimensions

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
Weight9.88 oz9.17 oz
Diameter2.69 in2.69 in
Length2.19 in2.03 in
Filter size2.28 in2.28 in

Pros & Cons

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