Name: EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 243
Rating: 4.1 (40 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

Background blur quality is decent
Dimensions and weight are very important when traveling
It is convenient for them to shoot reports indoors

The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
more expensive
travel is not its only use

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 10
Focus method: Internal, Rear
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 28 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal, Wide angle

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM - Pros & Cons

Background blur quality is decent
Dimensions and weight are very important when traveling
It is convenient for them to shoot reports indoors
sharp
fast autofocus and beautiful bokeh
Solid and competent
great fast lens at an affordable price
The body is VERY sturdy and manual focusing is geared well
It balances nice on my Rebel and looks nice too
Super sharp
fast autofocus and beautiful bokeh
nice bokeh and good for low light photography
Excellent center sharpness even wide open
is great - very solid and fast AF via ring USM
a fine lens at an affordable price
The lens is small
unobtrusive and has a good solid feel
image quality is great as far as I am concerned
Color and contrast were exceptional even in very low lighting

The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
more expensive
travel is not its only use
the lens suffers from focus shifts upon stopping down
lense does not extend while focusing which helps prevent dust getting inside
need the most expensive lens to create the best image possible
distortion
weight and light fall off of the zoom
no means a macro optic
the lens is very prone to color fringing in high contrast scenes
sharp at its maximum aperture and is prone to color fringing
this lens has very poor image quality
a bit expensive
this lens gets really soft in the corners wide open
8 can seem a bit soft and some different colours than above F1
focus precision is really inconsistent
Proneness to flare is another notable negative characteristic

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Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Wide angle
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	1.8
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Fixed
Elements	10
Groups	9

Weight	10.93 oz
Diameter	2.9 in
Length	2.19 in
Filter size	2.28 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 28
Maximum magnification	1.13 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal Rear
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.25
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Plastic Metal
Optional accessories	Hard Case LHP-C10 Soft Case ES-C9/LP814
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.0

Based on 4 reviews

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Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Review

3.0

The EF 28mm f/1.8 USM is a fast wide-angle optic for use with Canon D-SLRs, but it isn't sharp at its maximum aperture and is prone to color fringing.