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Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

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Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
185 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm
Length
43 mm
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At a Glance

Weighing 185 g and measuring just 43 mm in length, this compact 28 mm wide-angle prime fits full frame Canon EF cameras. The aperture is f/2.8, and it focuses down to 30 cm at 1:7.69 (0.13x). It is built from 5 elements in 5 groups. It works for landscape, reportage, vlogging and travel.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Vlogging
  • Travel

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
28 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
5
Groups
5
Weight
185 g (0.41 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm (11.81 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.7 (0.13×)
Length
43 mm (1.69 in)
Diameter
67 mm (2.64 in)
Released
April 1987

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 fit?

The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 28mm f/2.8Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMSchneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f/2.8Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight185 g260 g565 g180 g
Filter diameter52 mm58 mm67 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance30 cm23 cm28 cm22 cm
Length43 mm51.5 mm89 mm25 mm
Autofocusyesyesnono
Image stabilizationnoyesnono
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Canon EF 28mm f/2.8: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 weigh?

The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 weighs 185 g. It is 43 mm long with a diameter of 67 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 use?

The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

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