Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: CanonModel: 2505A002
Product features:
- 28mm
- F/2.8
- Wide Angle
- Lens cap
- Dolica CF-C52 52mm CPL Filter
- Tiffen Domke F-505 Lens Case - Compact
- Dolica CF9-ND52 52mm 0.9ND 8X Neutral Density Filter
- Dolica CF3-ND52 52mm 0.3ND 2X Neutral Density Filter
- Tiffen 52mm 25 Filter (Red)
Digital camera reviews of Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: So-so. But worth considering.
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this lens for a couple of reasons. First of all, I picked it up REALLY cheap used (and you can get it quite cheap even new). Secondly, I really wanted a standard-view lens for my Rebel XT. But honestly, I can't say that I am extremely impressed with it. Simply put, the sharpness is just not there like it is with, say, the 20mm f/2.8, 35mm f/2, or 50mm f/1.4. In fact, sharpness ranges from equal to worse than the 28-105mm (depending on aperture). There also seems to be somewhat of a decentering effect, where the right side of the picture is ESPECIALLY soft. And chromatic aberrations are on the high side. Honestly, I don't now how Canon went wrong with this lens, as the 35mm f/2 is a VERY similar design and actually a GREAT lens. Oh, and like the 35mm f/2, build quality leaves something to be desired.
On the other hand, it IS better than the kit zoom. And even though it really can't beat the 28-105mm in terms of sharpness, it DOES beat that lens in terms of contrast and color saturation. Oh, and it is cheap. So it may at least be worth considering. But overall, I would pass on this lens in favor of the MUCH better 35mm f/2. Of course, the 35mm f/2 is somewhat pricier than this lens (but well worth it).
Summary of Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
28mm wide angle lens for Canon camerasDesigned for Canon SLR cameras, the highly portable Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens offers a terrific price-to-performance ratio. The lens offers a fast f/2.8 aperture that makes it easy to use in low light, providing a bright viewfinder image in the camera. The lens also focuses as close as 10 inches without accessories. And optically, it provides excellent edge-to-edge contrast and sharpness while correcting for linear distortion, ensuring that straight lines in a photographic subject--such as architecture--remain straight. Other features include a 75-degree diagonal angle of view, a 52mm filter diameter, and a one-year warranty.
Specifications
- Focal length: 28mm
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Lens construction: 5 elements in 5 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 75 degrees
- Focus adjustment: Overall linear extension system with AFD
- Close focusing distance: 1 foot
- Filter size: 52mm
- Corresponding mounts: Canon
- Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter and 1.7 inches long
- Weight: 6.5 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
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