Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 Lens

Small in size and price, the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 is a tiny lens that provides the user with nearly unlimited amounts of convenience. Thanks to its incredibly small size, the EF 28mm f/2.8 is the perfect lens for travel, and will never require too much space. There is no question that the main selling point of the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 is its convenience, and that will definitely be this lenses' driving force.


While the size and convenience of the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 is its biggest asset, its small size does retract from its overall performance quality slightly. It does not feature the best possibly build quality, but that is to be expected from a lens of this size. However, as an upgrade over the 24mm f/2.8, the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 features slightly sharper corners with a little less light fall-off in the corners. The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 also has some noticeable chromatic aberration with a little barrel distortion, yet the consumer should be aware of its performance level due to its small stature.

The other specifications of the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 are actually quite steady considering its size. Color, contrast, and saturation are quite acceptable considering the average price of the lens. It features a minimum focus distance of 305mm, which is fairly close, but when considering that the EF 28mm f/2.8 is a wide angle lens that is actually a fairly good number. However, it comes with a lower maximum magnification of only .13x.

There is no doubt that the small size makes the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 one of the most convenient travel lenses available. It will take up very little space in the luggage and is easy to carry around town while sightseeing. The EF 28mm f/2.8 can also be utilized as a fairly successful backup lens, and is a decent wide angle lens for the price.

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