Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens Review

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Sample Photos

Sharpness is outstanding across the frame, between f/2.8 and f/11 | 1/250 sec | f/7.1 | 28.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	No severe issues with flare were encountered during testing | 1/80 sec | f/7.1 | 28.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res
Image stabilisation can help with shooting static subjects at slow shutter speeds | 1/40 sec | f/4.5 | 28.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	Mild barrel distortion is present, but the level is so mild, you'll barely notice it | 1/500 sec | 1/500 sec | f/8.0 | 28.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res
1/60 sec | f/8.0 | 28.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	1/80 sec | f/4.0 | 28.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res
1/25 sec | f/5.6 | 28.0 mm | ISO 125 High-Res	1/40 sec | f/8.0 | 28.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res

Value for Money

At £700, this lens could be considered quite expensive for a prime lens with an f/2.8 maximum aperture, even with silent focusing and image stabilisation.

Canon's other 28mm lens costs around £380 and sports a faster f/1.8 maximum aperture, but no image stabilisation.

Third party offerings at the same focal length include Sigma's 28mm f/1.8 EX DG. Although this lens lack silent focusing and image stabilisation, it does have a faster maximum aperture and can be picked up for around £360.

Those with a taste for the exotc, and deep pockets to match, may also consider the Zeiss ZE Distagon 28mm f/2 T* lens. This lens has a fast f/2 maximum aperture, but lacks autofocus, image stabilisation and any electronic coupling with the camera. Even though it is quite basic in terms of features, it still costs around £1070.

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