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Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM

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Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
120 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
23 cm
Length
24.7 mm
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At a Glance

As a pancake lens for full-frame Canon RF, the 28 mm weighs just 120 g and measures 24.7 mm in length, so it is compact. The aperture is f/2.8, and a control ring is included. The moderate wide angle suits 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
8
Groups
6
Weight
120 g (0.26 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
23 cm (9.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.9 (0.17×)
Length
24.7 mm (0.97 in)
Diameter
69.2 mm (2.72 in)
Released
July 2023

Manufacturer data: canon-europe.com

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

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Which cameras does the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM fit?

The Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM compared

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

LensCanon RF 28mm F2.8 STMLensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5Lensbaby Twist 28AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2-5x Ultra Macro
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm25 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.5f/3.5f/2.8
Weight120 g594 g140 g474 g
Filter diameter55 mm67 mm––
Min. focus distance23 cm4.9 cm20 cm11 cm
Length24.7 mm89 mm–102 mm
Autofocusyesnonono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM weigh?

The Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM weighs 120 g. It is 24.7 mm long with a diameter of 69.2 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM use?

The Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM is 23 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

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