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

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

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