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Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Lens
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 Lens
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
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Looking for a Canon 28mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.Read more
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.Read more
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6 editorial reviews
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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's 28mm f2.8 IS lens is nearly perfect--nearly.Read more
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Full Comparison

General

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF

Image properties

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
Focal length< 28< 0.3
Maximum magnification1.13 x0.13 x
Image stabilisationnono

Aperture

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
Aperture max1.82.8
Aperture min2222
Aperture ringnono
Number of diaphragm blades75

Focus

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
Focus method
  • Internal
  • Rear
  • Internal
  • Unit
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonicMicromotor
Full-time Manual focusingyesno
Closest focusing distance0.250.3
Distance scaleyesyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyesyes

Optics

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
ConstructionFixedFixed
Elements105
Groups95

Design

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
Colour of productBlackBlack
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Optional accessories
  • Hard Case LHP-C10
  • Soft Case ES-C9/LP814
  • Hard Case LH-B9
  • Soft Case ES-C9/LP811
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliedyesno
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingnono

Dimensions

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
Weight10.93 oz6.53 oz
Diameter2.9 in2.65 in
Length2.19 in1.67 in
Filter size2.28 in2.05 in

Pros & Cons

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