Quick answer
The Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/28.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/1.8 for Canon EF mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/28.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1995
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8?
At 28mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8?
It is a fixed 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/28.0. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 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/28.0.
What is the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 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.
Which cameras does the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
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