Canon EF 14mm F2.8L II USM vs Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 14mm F2.8L II USM is faster by 6.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/28.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 is lighter by 460g.
- Canon EF 14mm F2.8L II USM goes wider (14mm vs 28mm).
- Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 reaches further (28mm vs 14mm).
- Canon EF 14mm F2.8L II USM is the newer design (2007 vs 1987).
| Spec | EF 14mm F2.8L II USM | EF 28mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 14mm (wider) | 28mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/28.0 |
| Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Blades | 6 | 5 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 14 | 5 |
| Weight g | 645.0 | 185.0 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 94.0 | 42.5 |
| Diameter mm | 80.0 | 67.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.15 (closer focusing) | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.1 | 0.13 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 52 |
Canon EF 14mm F2.8L II USM
A fast ultra-wide rectilinear prime for full frame with a bulbous front element and a weather-sealed L build.
Pros
- f/2.8 maximum aperture
- Rectilinear, not a fisheye
- Weather-sealed
- Good corner sharpness for its class
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Heavy and bulbous
- Coma in corners at f/2.8
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
A compact 1987 wide prime from the early EF era, without USM. It is a light full-frame wide-angle with a 52mm filter thread.
Pros
- Tiny and light at about 185g
- Close focus of 0.3m
- 52mm filters
Cons
- Loud and slow AF
- No full-time manual focus
- Soft corners