Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM vs Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM and Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM.

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Product
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Name Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Release Year 2023 2012
Release Date 2023-05-24
MSRP N/A 799 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
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 RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
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 23 cm 23 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,17
Aperture
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 9 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating) No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
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 RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 68 mm
Length 25 mm 52 mm
Weight 120 gr 260 gr
Other
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-55 EW-65B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Soft Lens Pouch LP1014