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Canon EF wide-angle lens - 28 mm

Mfg # 2510A003AA CDW # 3438172 | UNSPSC 45121603

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  • Wide-angle lens
  • f/1.8 USM
  • for EOS 100
  • 6D
  • 700
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  • Rebel SL1
  • 28 mm
  • Canon EF
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With the large maximum aperture, excellent background blur is possible even with a fast shutter speed. The aspherical lens element makes the lens compact and corrects spherical aberrations. The image is sharp even at the edges. Lead-free glass is used.

This item was discontinued on August 23, 2019

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Canon EF wide-angle lens - 28 mm is rated5.00 out of5 by5.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for my T1iI bought this lens to use on my T1i instead of the kit lens, it's the only lens I use on it. The images are sharp, I shoot wide open much of the time for people in existing light situations and catching the moment and am very happy with the results. For scenics I will try to shoot at an f8 and the sharpness and quality are hard to beat. Would recommend this to a friend and would buy it again myself.
Date published: 2009-11-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Almost greatI've used this lens for some video shoots and have gotten some amazing results. On a full frame, it's great for wedding receptions, concerts, etc. Sunstars are nice and it handles light really well... for the most part. In some photos, I've gotten some really nasty chromatic aberration. However, I still love it. Everyone needs a wide angle and this is a good one.
Date published: 2014-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect!This is my first lens away from T2i kit. It was a GREAT investment, the quality and feel of this lens is solid. The Focus is quick and silent and the focus ring is nothing to complain about. Before you buy, I suggest you do some research on Depth of Field. It will be something you will have to learn to understand if you plan on using F/3.5 or lower.I am more than satisfied with this lens, it's the perfect everyday lens. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise
Date published: 2011-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from You Can't Go Wrong.This is truly a great piece of engineering. I bought this lens with a wide-angle in mind, since I have a cropped sensor camera (T3i). The quality is great and the camera is perfect for street photography. I would personally refrain from using it for portraits... I use my 50mm for that. But that's personal choice!All in all, I'd say you cannot go wrong with this lens. The images are sharp, the focus is smooth.The only thing I could see people complaining about is the fact that it has a plastic body, which may make it feel a little cheap. But that is soon forgotten once your camera is turned on!
Date published: 2013-05-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I LOVE THIS LENS!This is the 4th lens (all Canon) that I purchased for my full frame 5D Mk II, and I love it. This lens has relegated my slower mid-range IS zoom to the closet. In a side by side test at 28 mm in evening light, the images this lens produces blows those of my slower mid-range IS zoom away! I prefer this lens for walk around and events - basically anytime I am not shooting portraits. It feels light and not bulky, makes my camera much more enjoyable to carry around. On top of that, it looks great and feels very well built. The only reason I didn't 5 stars for: Features - is it is simple - which is a good thing. What more does it need? Performance - I have read that certain other fixed L lenses have very slightly more contrast at apertures wider than 2.8, which is hard for me to believe after using this one. If I hadn't read that, I would have given this lens 5 stars. Quality - 4 stars only because it is not metal, but it feels solid like metal, and thank goodness it isn't metal because otherwise it would be heavier. Since you are reading this, you obviously think you might need a fixed 28 mm. My suggestion is stop reading and just buy this lens - you won't be sorry - unless you feel like you want to spend more on an L lens ...
Date published: 2014-03-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good wide angleIn short, this lens is great in low light, and not so great in bright light. The USM is very impressive, very fast focusing and locks on even in near dark conditions. It is a bit soft wide open but sharpens up at f/2.2 and at 2.8 it is very sharp. It's a little on the heavy side compared to a 50 f/1.4 but it is compact and easy to take into restaurants and places. Build quality is good and feels solid to use. I use this on a crop camera and love the focal length. It is wide enough to get a few people in a picture if you take a few steps back and has a nice minimum focusing distance for tighter shots. The only downside of this lens is the heavy chromatic aberrations produced in harsh lighting conditions. If you shoot in daylight with it, you're bound to have some. Not that it can't be fixed in post processing, but it is a bit of annoyance when shooting outdoors. Even stopped down a bit, there still remains some CA. Other than that, I love this lens and don't think I'll be selling it anytime soon.
Date published: 2009-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great prime lensI was looking at the 24mm f/1.4 and the 2.6. Then I found this lens at half of the price. It had some bad reviews on You Tub, but also some good reviews. I needed a lens with a wide angle of view plus a fast lens. So I thought I would take a chance. After just a few days of use, I am getting some outstanding pictures with great color. Plus it works great in low light. For the price this turned out to be a outstand buy.
Date published: 2018-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fast Primes Are Your FriendI bought this lens because I wanted a fast prime. That's precisely what I got. As the other reviews have said, this lens works out to be very close to an actual nifty fifty focal length on a crop sensor like the T3i. In hindsight, I probably should have gone with a 35mm or a 50mm, but that has nothing to do with the quality of this lens, just my preference.When I pulled this lens out of the box, I was thrown off by the weight. Coming from only having kit lenses before, the weight for the size of the 28mm was surprising to me. It's still very compact and wieldy, which is very nice for just bringing a camera and a lens with you on a trip. The working with a f/1.8 lens is great. Because of the fast aperture and short focal length, IS really isn't necessary. As I mentioned earlier, this lens works out to be roughly a 50mm, which I like because I learned on a film camera with a fast 50mm lens. However, you will still end up with the wide angle distortion.On a full frame camera, the field of view is quite stunning. Great for medium to small rooms or getting a close foreground and distant background.
Date published: 2013-06-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from nullQuiet, fast autofocus. Very useful field of view - I use this as my walk around lens on a full-frame camera when I go hiking. Wide enough for light landscape / architectural use (though, if this is a primary need of yours, you probably want something wider. Not so much distortion that shots of people are unusable. For me, it's in the sweet spot. It's plenty fast and I'm impressed with the sharpness.
Date published: 2015-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Extremely PleasedThis has been my favorite lens so far. I have another fixed lens of Canon's that I fell in love with & both are great. The images are crisp and clear and they are sturdy/durable.
Date published: 2015-01-30T00:00:00-05:00

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