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Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM Lens for Full-Frame Cameras with Wide-Angle Coverage, Lightweight Pancake Design, and Super Spectra Coating – Ideal for Stills and Video

Introducing the RF Wide Angle Lens for Full-Frame Cameras – a lightweight, budget-friendly pancake lens that won't get in your way. Crafted for everyday 28mm coverage in both stills and video, this lens is perfect for full-frame EOS R series cameras and offers an equivalent 45mm coverage when used with APS-C size image sensors.

Experience stunning image quality with three aspheric elements and Canon's Super Spectra Coating (SSC) that effectively reduces ghosting and flare. With a minimum focus distance of approximately 9 inches (0.23m) and a maximum magnification of 0.17x, you'll capture incredible close-ups effortlessly.

Enjoy the smoothest, quietest video autofocus operation thanks to Canon’s leadscrew type STM (stepping motor) focus drive. Enhance your photography and videography with this practical and versatile lens.

advantage
  1. Affordable Price

    Considered very good and affordable with prices around $250 to $350.
  2. Lightweight and Compact

    Tiny and lightweight, making it easy to carry around and barely adding weight to the camera.
  3. Superb Image Quality

    Produces sharp images with clean colors, even in low light conditions.
  4. Fast Focus

    Highly recommended for its quick focusing ability, especially in low light.
  5. Versatile

    Ideal for wide-angle shots, street photography, landscapes, and even portraits.
  6. Great Aperture Size

    Nice buttery bokeh effect with a 7-blade aperture.
  7. Silent Focusing

    Focuses almost silently, even from MFD to infinity.
  8. Excellent Color Science

    Canon's color science is retained, providing amazing color saturation.
disadvantage
  1. No Image Stabilization

    Lacks built-in image stabilization, making handheld shooting more challenging.
  2. Build Quality

    Primarily built with plastic, which may not feel as premium to some users.
  3. Sensitive AF Motor

    AF motor can pulsate if any pressure is applied to the front mount when the camera is on.
  4. Tiny Front Element

    Small front element can be difficult to clean properly.
  5. Mixed Autofocus Results

    Some users experienced mixed results with the autofocus, particularly when using filters.
  6. Corner Softness

    The corners of the images can get a bit soft, though not as bad as other RF lenses.
  7. Not Supported Everywhere

    Some users received grey market lenses that were not supported by Canon in certain regions.
  8. Noisiness

    Some users reported strange noises and ticking sounds when the lens was on standby.
weight 0.25 kg
size 4 × 9 × 10 centimeters
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