Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM and Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM .
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Product |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Name | Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM | Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Release Year | 2012 | 1995 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 799 USD | 489 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 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 F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 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 28mm F1.8 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 | 25 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F1,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 10 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 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 |
Yes
IS |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 68 mm | 73 mm |
Length | 52 mm | 55 mm |
Weight | 260 gr | 310 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM |
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 58 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | EW-65B | EW-63 II |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Soft Lens Pouch LP1014 |