Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM vs Canon EF 28mm F2.8

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM and Canon EF 28mm F2.8 .

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Product
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Name Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Release Year 2016 1987
Release Date 2016-05-11
MSRP N/A 269 USD
Last known price 349 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Mount Canon EF-M Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 9 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 1,2
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 1,2
Aperture
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Maximum Aperture F3,5 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Construction 11 elements  /  10 groups 5 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings One UD and two aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
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 Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 3.5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 61 mm 67 mm
Length 46 mm 42 mm
Weight 130 gr 185 gr
Other
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 43 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-22 EW-65 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A