Overview
A 21st century update to a popular and widely used fixed focal length lens, the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM is a fixed focal length wide-angle 28mm lens equipped with Canon Optical Image Stabilizer technology, superb image quality and performance perfect for use in any number of photographic applications. Sharp, clear images are easy with an Optical Image Stabilizer that offers up to 4 stops of shake correction while a ring-type USM and advanced CPU with optimized AF algorithms enable faster auto focusing. Aspherical lens elements help improve image quality on the periphery and lens coatings help minimize ghosting and flare. A 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds. Compact and lightweight with outstanding lens performance, it's the perfect lens to go with any EOS DSLR camera whether shooting stills or video.
Features:
- Optical Image Stabilizer provides up to 4 shutter speed stops of correction.
- Ring USM, high-speed CPU, and optimized AF algorithms for fast autofocus
- Full-time manual focus for manual adjustment while in AF mode
- Aspherical lens elements improve peripheral image quality.
- Circular diaphragm (7 blades) delivers beautiful, soft backgrounds.
- Silent and smooth operation makes it suitable for video shooting.
- Minimum focusing distance: 9"
- Compact design
Modulation Transfer Function or "MTF" is a measurement of the optical performance potential of a lens.
What's in the Box?
- Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens
- E-58 II 58mm Lens Cap
- Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)
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Setting the Lens
1.) Mounting and Detaching the Lens ( see your camera's instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens
2.) Setting the Focus Mode - To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode , set the focus mode switch to AF. To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode , set the focus mode switch to MF and focus by turning the focusing ring.
3.) The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode
4.) Infinity Compensation Mark - To compensate for shifting of the Infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature.The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the distance scale L mark is aligned with the distance index
5.) Image Stabilizer - You can use the image stabilizer in AF or MF mode
6.) Hood (Sold separately) - The hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens and also protects the lens from rain, snow and dust
7.) Filters, Extension Tubes and Close-up lenses ( sold separately)
Specifications:
- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture .............28mm, 1:2.8
- Lens Construction...............9 elements in 7 groups
- Diagonal Angle of View ...........75°
- Focus Adjustment....................... Rear focusing system with USM
- Closest Focusing Distance ............0.23m / 0.75 ft.
- Filter Size .........................................58mm
- Max. Diameter x Length, Weight .......... 2.69 x 2.02 in., 9.2 oz. / 68.4 x 51.5mm, 260g