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

    Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Lens
    Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
      Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
      Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
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      OpticalLimits - Lens reviews and beyond!Read more
      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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      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
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 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 28mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 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< 28< 28
      Maximum magnification1.13 x0.2 x
      Image stabilisationnono

      Aperture

      Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
      Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
      Aperture max1.82.8
      Aperture min2222
      Aperture ringnono
      Number of diaphragm blades77

      Focus

      Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
      Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
      Focus method
      • Internal
      • Rear
      		Unit
      Autofocusyesyes
      Autofocus motor typeUltrasonicRing Type Ultrasonic
      Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
      Closest focusing distance0.250.23
      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/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
      ConstructionFixedFixed
      Elements109
      Groups97

      Design

      Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 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 suppliedyesyes
      Filter threadyesyes
      Sealingnono

      Dimensions

      Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
      Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
      Weight10.93 oz9.17 oz
      Diameter2.9 in2.69 in
      Length2.19 in2.03 in
      Filter size2.28 in2.28 in

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