Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 : Specifications and Opinions

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1987 to 2012 (discontinued). The focus is done by Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic), it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 190 €;

19 users have given it an average vote of 8.3 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.

Specifications
Focal lenght	28 mm
Angle of view	75.4°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	5
Lenses/Groups	5 elements in 5 groups
Min. focus distance	0.30 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.13x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	52 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	185 g
Dimensions	67 x 43 mm
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Alessandro_Gennari

sent on 19 Giugno 2026

Pros: Lightweight, compact, fun, price on the second-hand market

Cons: sharpness when compared to the latest lenses, noisy autofocus

Opinion: I monkeyed with the 28mm after yet another rewatch of "Better Call Saul". Not wanting to spend a fortune to practice and understand if this focal length can be right for me even in the workplace, I took this old evergreen with which I am going out a lot these days. I must say that it is very funny, the focal length is in fact that of the mobile phone but the fact that you use it in combo with a camera (I alternate it on 5D Mark III and on R6 with adapter) leads you to think much more in the composition phase than you normally do with the smartphone. Really a pleasant diversion from the zooms I usually work with when I shoot in sports arenas, with a lot of opportunity to experiment with new shots and creative solutions. It also has very compact dimensions, is light and on the second-hand market you can find it at bargain prices. Of course, being a project of almost 40 years ago when we still photographed with film compared to the current lenses optimized for digital it suffers from the sharpness, and also if we want to find another against the autofocus it is quite noisy. But as a "training ship" to become familiar with the 28mm and its infinite potential it is highly recommended.

Pietro1022

sent on 03 Maggio 2022

Pros: creamy colors used on eos r, plus all those already reported in previous reviews

Cons: focus

Opinion: I own this lens since 1989 I used canon ef-m analog, with it he took in dia memorable photos still amazing today. I rediscovered it with eos r , precise that I use manual focus, my specimen in auto focus works very well but croaks, with it I resumed using cokin filters, for effects that in post are difficult to obtain.

Daniele Micheletto

sent on 06 Aprile 2022

Pros: All-rounder, lightweight, compact, price on the used market, focal length 28mm, f/2.8,

Cons: It is not L series, it is not USM, it is not IS, hood not supplied, on FF it suffers, MAF a little noisy.

Opinion: It still has a lot to say and give despite being around since 1987! Convinced by the offer of my trusted photo-negotiator, I bought this all-rounder lens not so long ago. At the moment I had a couple of weddings and I was very satisfied, so much so that I never took it off during the course of the whole day. On FF it suffers a bit 'sharpness but it is normal. However I like it and promote it and recommend it to everyone. Rating 9/10.

AndreaSai

sent on 29 Marzo 2016

Pros: Excellent performance especially on Aps-c Lightness rather fast and precise AF

Cons: Engine does USM and then a little loud, but not annoying

Opinion: I bought this lens to have a fixed focal length with a better yield than normal zoom. I always used to the satisfaction of Aps-c hassle to make portraits (44mm equivalent focal length.). The excellent aperture (f / 2.8) allows you shooting without flash normally difficult situations (such as in church), perhaps raising the ISO but without loss of quality '. It is here, in my opinion, the fixed focal length gives the best of himself. For portraits is very good yield. The price of the used today makes it attractive and profitable. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get more cheaply.

Frasmo

sent on 26 Maggio 2015

Pros: Light weight, price, yield on APSC

Cons: On any APSC

Opinion: I used 28 to 150 Euros. I needed a fixed focal length of 1.8 to 50 take me back together. I found it comfortable. during the day with good brightness it is perfect. I found him handsome even during the sunsets when the sunlight becomes reddish. Opening 2.8 behaves quite well, f4 from the massimo.rnPerfetto for Street, on APSC becomes a 50mm. At this price it's a bargain. No longer do so, it is only used having no luck.

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