Tag : 28mm f, slr cameras, lens canon, canon ef, 2 8
Company : Canon
List Price : $290.00
Amazon Price : $180.00
Used Price : $159.99
Average customer review : 
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SimilarProduct Accessoies Features
- 28mm
- F/2.8
- Wide Angle
- Lens cap
Product Description
28mm wide angle lens for Canon cameras
Customer reviews
Nice lens, sharp photos, slow autofocus 
I picked this lens up because I needed a wider angle without spending too much cash. The overall quality of photos I take using this lens is superb, yet I do find that the autofocus is slow enough to be a real annoyance. I would not recommend this lens for shooting lots of moving subjects, just because with the shallower depth of field, it's easy for your subject to walk or move out of focus - and the autofocus can't keep up. Overall though, it'a a nice low-light lens and a creative photographer can use it to create some amazing photos. However, if you want better response, look for a lens with USM focusing.
Great price...almost as good lens.
Great price for this 2.8 lens if you do a lot of architectural work. On a crop factor body (I used it on a 30D and 40D), it produces virtually no distortion. Only gripes are that is focuses slow and noisy.
So-so. But worth considering. 
I bought this lens for a couple of reasons. First of all, I picked it up REALLY cheap used (and you can get it quite cheap even new). Secondly, I really wanted a standard-view lens for my Rebel XT. But honestly, I can't say that I am extremely impressed with it. Simply put, the sharpness is just not there like it is with, say, the 20mm f/2.8, 35mm f/2, or 50mm f/1.4. In fact, sharpness ranges from equal to worse than the 28-105mm (depending on aperture). There also seems to be somewhat of a decentering effect, where the right side of the picture is ESPECIALLY soft. And chromatic aberrations are on the high side. Honestly, I don't now how Canon went wrong with this lens, as the 35mm f/2 is a VERY similar design and actually a GREAT lens. Oh, and like the 35mm f/2, build quality leaves something to be desired.
On the other hand, it IS better than the kit zoom. And even though it really can't beat the 28-105mm in terms of sharpness, it DOES beat that lens in terms of contrast and color saturation. Oh, and it is cheap. So it may at least be worth considering. But overall, I would pass on this lens in favor of the MUCH better 35mm f/2. Of course, the 35mm f/2 is somewhat pricier than this lens (but well worth it).
A good all-around "normal" lens
If you could only carry one lens for your Canon digital SLR, or you wanted to keep your gear to a minimum, this would be the only lens to carry. Of course, you would be limited in your range of photography, i.e. no large groups of people in small spaces; no sports photos.
Otherwise, this is a very good lens for all-around photography.
it's cheap, but it's GARBAGE 
Canon generally makes excellent lenses, but my copy of this lens is awful! Even at f/8 with a fast shutter speed and low ISO, images are blurry when blown up to 100%. It also suffers from severe CA, particularly in bright settings. Yes, this lens is inexpensive, but I can't recommend it at any price. You would do much better to save your money and buy a better lens.
Canon should pull the 28mm f/2.8 off the market.
