Zeiss Canon EF Prime

Distagon T* 28mm f/2.8 ZF.2

28mm
f/2.8
Prime

Quick answer

The Zeiss Distagon T* 28mm f/2.8 ZF.2 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

Zeiss Distagon T* 28mm f/2.8 ZF.2: a wide-angle prime lens with a 28mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Zeiss Distagon T* 28mm f/2.8 ZF.2 specifications

Brand: Zeiss
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 28mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Prime

What can you shoot with the Zeiss Distagon T* 28mm f/2.8 ZF.2?

At 28mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:

Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography
Environmental portraits and interiors

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	28mm	65.5°	75.4°
APS-C	1.6x	45mm	43.8°	51.6°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Zeiss Distagon T* 28mm f/2.8 ZF.2 use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Zeiss Distagon T* 28mm f/2.8 ZF.2?

It is a fixed 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.

Is the Zeiss Distagon T* 28mm f/2.8 ZF.2 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 28mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.

What is the Zeiss Distagon T* 28mm f/2.8 ZF.2 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 45mm on full frame, with a 43.8° horizontal and 51.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.