Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM and Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM .

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Product
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Name Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Release Year 2012 1996
Release Date
MSRP 799 USD 1579 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro 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 F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro 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 23 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Focal Length 28 mm 180 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 Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 82 mm
Length 52 mm 186 mm
Weight 260 gr 1090 gr
Other
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-65B ET-78II
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Soft Lens Pouch LP1014