Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 Lens for Canon SLR Cameras by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Ideal waterfall lens
Summary: 5 Stars
Waterfall lovers will appreciate a 28mm lens, and the Canon f/2.8 is no exception. A 24mm lens often puts you into the spray zone. A 35mm lens isn't as dramatic. I prefer fixed focal length lenses for waterfalls and similar landscapes to eliminate the ghosting that blemishes photos taken with zoom lenses: this lens has fewer groups/elements, consequently fewer internal reflections. I sometimes couple this lens with a 12mm Kenko extension tube to create dramatic closeups of flowers.
Don't feel the more expensive f/1.4 is a "better" lens. In my experience, the ultrawide aperture lenses are harder to optically correct and seldom noticeably better--but they are noticeably heavier and more expensive. While the wide aperture might help with shooting action, you should ask yourself if a significant fraction of your photos require this. Otherwise you're paying money for nothing.
In short, this inexpensive lens is a solid performer and a great value.
Digital camera Review: Killer w Cropped Sensor
Summary: 5 Stars
I used this lens w a Canon 10D cropped sensor lens. The combination was killer. I took so many wonderful images. The images were sharp, full of contrast, w beautiful color. Did I mention inexpensive, small and light weight. Maybe I was lucky? Eventually, I gave my 10D w this lens to my son.
Maybe I never used the lens on a full sized sensor camera. I am considering buying another copy w an APS Canon such as a Rebel XSi as a walk around travel camera.
Note that this is a very simple lens design w relatively few pieces of glass between the subject and the sensor.
IMO, not fair to expect too much in optical performance such as edge to edge sharpness on a full sensor camera.
On the other hand, I am a prime lens photographer and I believe that lenses with fewer glass elements are preferable and lenses with too many glass elements, as "perfect" their design and construction might be, do not escape "optically unscathed".
Others will disagree. That is my opinion, based on my personal experience and perception.
Digital camera Review: Really nice lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I had used this lens at night with low light and taken many indoor shots. My camera multiplies the les to 1.6 and it become a 44mm lens. The shots were cystal clear.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).
Digital camera Review: Sufficient quality and decently fast, but noisy
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been happy with this lens so far, using it on a Canon 30D body. The glass is decent quality, without any significant vignetting. It's not particularly wide angle, due in part to the 1.3 magnification factor on the 30D, so not great for getting the full room at a party for instance, but works well for landscapes and such.
My only complaint with it is the noise when focusing, which is significant, and can be distracting if you're shooting a wedding or conference where noise is an issue.