Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM vs Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM and Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM | Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Release Year | 1995 | 2012 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 489 USD | 799 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 23 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Construction | 10 elements / 9 groups | 9 elements / 7 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Focal Length | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 73 mm | 68 mm |
| Length | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| Weight | 310 gr | 260 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | EW-63 II | EW-65B |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Soft Lens Pouch LP1014 |