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

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

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Product
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Name Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Release Year 2016 2023
Release Date 2016-05-11 2023-05-24
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 349 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
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 RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Mount Canon EF-M Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 9 cm 23 cm
Maximum Magnification 1,2 0,17
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 1,2
Aperture
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Maximum Aperture F3,5 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Construction 11 elements  /  10 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings One UD and two aspherical elements Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating)
Focal Length
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
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 RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 61 mm 69 mm
Length 46 mm 25 mm
Weight 130 gr 120 gr
Other
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 43 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-22 EW-55
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A