The Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM lens is a compact, lightweight, and close-focusing option designed for full-frame cameras. It is a budget-friendly pancake-style lens that excels in travel, street photography, and video shooting, making it an ideal choice for entry-level full-frame RF-mount cameras. With its bright f/2.8 aperture, it performs well in low-light conditions and offers depth of field control.
Key Features:
– Lightweight and affordable pancake wide-angle prime lens designed for full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras.
– Provides a versatile 28mm coverage for both stills and video, equivalent to approximately 45mm coverage on APS-C size image sensors.
– Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture allows for shooting in available light, controlling depth of field, and contributes to its sleek form factor.
– Three aspherical elements help control distortion and deliver high sharpness. The Super Spectra Coating minimizes flare and ghosting, improving contrast and color fidelity in strong lighting conditions.
– The STM stepping motor enables fast, quiet, smooth, and accurate autofocus performance, suitable for both video recording and still photography.
– Minimum focusing distance of 9.1″ and a maximum magnification of 0.17x make it a unique option for close-up shooting while maintaining a great depth of field.
– Configurable Control Ring allows for adjusting various exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.
– The seven-blade diaphragm creates a pleasing bokeh quality in the out-of-focus areas.
– The separately available EW-55 threaded lens hood can be added for additional protection and to reduce unwanted glare.