Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM vs Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM and Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM.

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Product
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Name Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Release Year 1995 2016
Release Date 2016-05-11
MSRP 489 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 349 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF-M
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 9 cm
Maximum Magnification 1,2
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Macro Scale 1,2
Aperture
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 11 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information One UD and two aspherical elements
Focal Length
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS 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 No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 3.5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 61 mm
Length 55 mm 46 mm
Weight 310 gr 130 gr
Other
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Canon EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 43 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63 II ES-22
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A