Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Lens Wide-angle lens for Canon EOS SLR cameras Double your savings when you add a select Canon DSLR Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Item# 280EF28MM offer details Item# 280EF28MM Review Summary 2 people say Out of Stock Ship date uncertain Contact us Reserve yours risk-free Call Email Chat Email me when available $509.99 Was: -$40.00 : Instant Rebate Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $469.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist See related offers and ways to save Save an extra $40 when you add a select Canon DSLR Special Financing Available Buy this item and earn up to 470 Rewards points By buying this product you'll earn up to 470 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you’ll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You’ll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you’ll get credit for the points either way). Overview Details Staff Reviews Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Lens by Dave Bar Canon's EF 28mm f/1.8 lens offers excellent low-light picture-taking capability and delivers clear, detailed photos. Its 28mm focal length provides versatile wide-angle shooting for 35mm film and full-frame digital SLRs, letting you capture full-length portraits or an entire room with a single shot. Or use it as a standard lens with an APS-C camera for great everyday shooting — it produces a field of view similar to that of the naked eye. This lens' large maximum aperture also makes it ideal for flash-free indoor photography. And Canon's ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) gives you fast, silent autofocus. Need a case for your camera's lens? Check out Tamrac's lens compatibility chart to find a case that fits (requires Adobe® Reader®). Highlights:28mm f/1.8 wide-angle lenscompatible with all Canon digital and film EOS SLR cameraseffective focal length:28mm with full-frame sensor digital or 35mm film cameras45mm with APS-C sensor camerasminimum focus distance: 9.6"minimum aperture: f/22maximum aperture: f/1.8Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for quiet, rapid autofocuslens construction: 10 elements in 9 groupsdiaphragm blades: 7attachment/filter size: 58mmlens is 2-15/16" in diameter, 2-1/4" longweight: 10.9 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeSupplied Accessories:front and rear lens capsShop all Canon lenses Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Brand Compatibility Loading... Canon Image Stabilization Loading... No Focal Length Loading... 28mm Maximum Aperture Loading... f/1.8 Weight Loading... 10.9 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual EF 28mm f/2.8 USM lens E-58 Lens cap (installed) Back cover (installed) Instructions (English/ French/ Spanish) Warranty Card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM is an ultra-wide-angle lens. Compatibility: The EF 28mm f/1.8 USM is an EF Canon lens; meaning it's compatible with all Canon digital SLRs (those that accept EF and EF-S lenses, plus those that accept EF only), as well as Canon EOS film SLRs. Lens Construction: The Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM features a lens construction with 10 elements in 9 groups. Angle Of View: Diagonal: 75° Vertical: 46° Horizontal: 65° Ultrasonic Motor (USM): With the Ultrasonic Motor (USM), you can expect fast and quiet focusing capability. Auto/Manual Focus: To shoot in Autofocus mode, set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF. To manually focus the camera, set the switch to MF, and focus by turning the focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. Focusing Range: You can set the focusing distance range from 0.82' (10") to infinity. By setting a suitable focusing distance range, the autofocusing time will be shorter. Infinity Compensation Mark: To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature, the lens features an Infinity Compensation Mark. The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the L mark is aligned with the distance indicator on the distance scale. Infrared Index: The infrared index corrects the focus setting when using monochrome infrared film. Focus on the subject manually, then adjust the distance setting by moving the focusing ring to the corresponding infrared index mark. Optional Accessories: You can attach optional 58mm filters to the mounting thread on the front of the lens. You can also attach the optional Canon EW-63II lens hood. Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Quick impressions from the Lab Quick impressions from the Lab Comment by Zak Billmeier Staff Writer - Creative, Written by Zak Billmeier, Staff Writer - Creative, on 2/3/2012 3:23:00 PM I bought this lens when my daughter was born. Until then I had been using a 50mm lens with my 40D, but wanted something a little wider so I could shoot a little closer when my daughter was little. Boy, am I glad I did. On the 40D (or the 7D, Rebels, etc.) the 28mm lens looks like about a 45mm lens due to the crop factor — what photographers call a "normal" or "standard" lens. Technically, a normal lens is a focal length about the came as the diagonal measurement of a frame of 35mm film (which is a hair under 44mm). It used to be that when you bought a camera, it came with a 50mm lens. It's familiar. Another reason I bought this lens was for its large aperture, good for low-light work (don't want to shoot a flash into a baby's face, right?) and blurring backgrounds. The Canon 28/1.8 does very well with both situations. And not only is it a great normal lens for crop cameras, it's a great wide-angle for full frame. I use it on an old film body all the time shooting black & white. It's small, focuses silently, and starts getting sharp at f/2.8. It's definitely my favorite lens that I own, and the one that I take probably 75% of my pictures with. Product Reviews Review Summary Average Customer Review: 2 people say: 5 Star: (1) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (1) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Your review should be posted within seven days. 1-2 of 2 items Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 5 out of 5 Nice compact lens Written By Matt, Ormond Beach, FL on Saturday, November 12, 2011 I purchased this from Crutchfield about a month ago and used it with my Canon T2i for a recent trip to the Grand Canyon. With UV and CPL filters attached, I got nice crisp pictures that I was very happy with. The USM auto focus was fast, silent, and produced very consistent results. I also used several other lenses at the Canyon. While the pictures from this lens are not quite as impressive as those from a Canon L lens, they were not far off and for the money, I like this lens. The compact size & light weight made it a pleasure to work with, especially when compared to most of the zooms that I was using. Low light pictures taken at Vegas came out great. With the 1.6 sensor on the T2i this is not a real wide angle lens, but very comfortable to work with (44.8mm). I shot the pictures in RAW format and using Canon's DPP program the photo's looked great even when cropped quite a bit. I found the build quality to be good. This was a step up from some of the kit lenses provided, especially those without the USM. Not just because of the USM. Overall it seems more solid. I'm sure I'll use this lens quite a bit and the purchase from Crutchfield was great as always ! Pros: Compact size, fast autofocus, good for low light photos. Nice crisp pictures. Cons: A bit expensive. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Combined with my 40D this lens is OK Written By Greg, Long Island NY on Monday, May 16, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I tested this lens with a homemade resolution chart and found it to be OK. I tested it for both indoor and outdoor images and found it to OK. I wanted a small light normal lens and that is what I got. Nothing spectacular just normal. My only complaint is the price. Why it is so high? I don't know. Once upon a time they gave you a normal lens with an SLR body. Those days are gone forever. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-2 of 2 items Learn more about Lenses Learn more about Lenses Video: How to Choose a Lens Video: How to Choose a Lens Zak Billmeier 8/19/2011 based on 68 ratings (5 comments) Zak shows us the different lenses you can use on a digital SLR camera or interchangeable lens hybrid camera, and how to get the pictures you want when you photograph sports, wildlife, portraits,... Accessorize Your Digital SLR Accessorize Your Digital SLR Dave Bar 1/23/2012 based on 59 ratings (1 comment) Learn how lenses, flashes, and other SLR accessories can help you capture distant images, snap detailed closeups, or take professional looking portraits. Choosing and Using a Lens for an SLR Choosing and Using a Lens for an SLR Tara W. 1/17/2011 based on 244 ratings (11 comments) Not sure what kind of lens to get for your SLR? We'll explain common lens terms and offer tips on which lens to use in common shooting scenarios. Digital Camera Accessories Digital Camera Accessories Meredith Krebs 5/7/2010 Learn how having accessories like extra batteries, a camera bag, and a tripod will help you take better photos with your digital camera. Video: Tips for changing an SLR lens Video: Tips for changing an SLR lens Video Guest 6/16/2011 based on 7 ratings (3 comments) J., Crutchfield photographer, gives us some tips and tricks for changing the lens on a digital SLR camera. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Lenses Accessories Accessories we recommend Lens Filters and Protectors Protect your lens from minor bumps and scratches. Lens filters can reduce reflections or glare, or increase contrast on your shots. Hoya UV HMC Filter Protective filter for compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $26.99 In Stock Kenko Standard-coated UV Filter For compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera Also available in:Open Box: $12.99 $17.99 In Stock Hoya DMC Pro 1 UV Filter Protective filter for compatible camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $48.99 In Stock Hoya Circular PL HMC Filter Polarizing filter for compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $88.49 In Stock Hoya Lens Hood For compatible camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $24.99 In Stock Show more items Cases Keep your new lens safe from bumps and scratches. Lowepro Lens Case 9cm x 9cm Case for standard zoom lenses Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $17.99 In Stock Cleaning Kits Get your lenses clean and fingerprint-free with a cleaning kit. Original LensPen® Lens cleaning tool Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $9.99 In Stock After $3.00 Price Break SideKick™ by LensPen® Touchscreen cleaning kit Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $14.99 In Stock After $5.00 Price Break LensPen® DSLR Pro Kit Cleaning tools for lenses, lens filters, and viewfinders Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $34.99 In Stock Add selected to cart For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Lens, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_280EF28MM/Canon-EF-28mm-f-1-8-USM-Lens.html ). Recommended Accessories See more accessories Your featured item Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Lens Wide-angle lens for Canon EOS SLR cameras $469.99 Out of Stock After $40.00 Instant Rebate Lens Filters and Protectors Hoya UV HMC Filter Protective filter for compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $26.99 In Stock Cases Lowepro Lens Case 9cm x 9cm Case for standard zoom lenses Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $17.99 In Stock Cleaning Kits Original LensPen® Lens cleaning tool Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $9.99 In Stock After $3.00 Price Break Protect your gear with an extended warranty Add 3 Year Warranty Square Trade Warranty $65.99 In Stock add spill/drop protection for... Accidental Damage Handling $34.00 In Stock Add selected to cart close X Can we help you find something or answer a question? Chat with a Crutchfield advisor or call 1-800-320-6609. Chat
Our take on the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Lens by Dave Bar Canon's EF 28mm f/1.8 lens offers excellent low-light picture-taking capability and delivers clear, detailed photos. Its 28mm focal length provides versatile wide-angle shooting for 35mm film and full-frame digital SLRs, letting you capture full-length portraits or an entire room with a single shot. Or use it as a standard lens with an APS-C camera for great everyday shooting — it produces a field of view similar to that of the naked eye. This lens' large maximum aperture also makes it ideal for flash-free indoor photography. And Canon's ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) gives you fast, silent autofocus. Need a case for your camera's lens? Check out Tamrac's lens compatibility chart to find a case that fits (requires Adobe® Reader®). Highlights:28mm f/1.8 wide-angle lenscompatible with all Canon digital and film EOS SLR cameraseffective focal length:28mm with full-frame sensor digital or 35mm film cameras45mm with APS-C sensor camerasminimum focus distance: 9.6"minimum aperture: f/22maximum aperture: f/1.8Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for quiet, rapid autofocuslens construction: 10 elements in 9 groupsdiaphragm blades: 7attachment/filter size: 58mmlens is 2-15/16" in diameter, 2-1/4" longweight: 10.9 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeSupplied Accessories:front and rear lens capsShop all Canon lenses
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Brand Compatibility Loading... Canon Image Stabilization Loading... No Focal Length Loading... 28mm Maximum Aperture Loading... f/1.8 Weight Loading... 10.9 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual EF 28mm f/2.8 USM lens E-58 Lens cap (installed) Back cover (installed) Instructions (English/ French/ Spanish) Warranty Card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM is an ultra-wide-angle lens. Compatibility: The EF 28mm f/1.8 USM is an EF Canon lens; meaning it's compatible with all Canon digital SLRs (those that accept EF and EF-S lenses, plus those that accept EF only), as well as Canon EOS film SLRs. Lens Construction: The Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM features a lens construction with 10 elements in 9 groups. Angle Of View: Diagonal: 75° Vertical: 46° Horizontal: 65° Ultrasonic Motor (USM): With the Ultrasonic Motor (USM), you can expect fast and quiet focusing capability. Auto/Manual Focus: To shoot in Autofocus mode, set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF. To manually focus the camera, set the switch to MF, and focus by turning the focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. Focusing Range: You can set the focusing distance range from 0.82' (10") to infinity. By setting a suitable focusing distance range, the autofocusing time will be shorter. Infinity Compensation Mark: To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature, the lens features an Infinity Compensation Mark. The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the L mark is aligned with the distance indicator on the distance scale. Infrared Index: The infrared index corrects the focus setting when using monochrome infrared film. Focus on the subject manually, then adjust the distance setting by moving the focusing ring to the corresponding infrared index mark. Optional Accessories: You can attach optional 58mm filters to the mounting thread on the front of the lens. You can also attach the optional Canon EW-63II lens hood.
5 out of 5 Nice compact lens Written By Matt, Ormond Beach, FL on Saturday, November 12, 2011 I purchased this from Crutchfield about a month ago and used it with my Canon T2i for a recent trip to the Grand Canyon. With UV and CPL filters attached, I got nice crisp pictures that I was very happy with. The USM auto focus was fast, silent, and produced very consistent results. I also used several other lenses at the Canyon. While the pictures from this lens are not quite as impressive as those from a Canon L lens, they were not far off and for the money, I like this lens. The compact size & light weight made it a pleasure to work with, especially when compared to most of the zooms that I was using. Low light pictures taken at Vegas came out great. With the 1.6 sensor on the T2i this is not a real wide angle lens, but very comfortable to work with (44.8mm). I shot the pictures in RAW format and using Canon's DPP program the photo's looked great even when cropped quite a bit. I found the build quality to be good. This was a step up from some of the kit lenses provided, especially those without the USM. Not just because of the USM. Overall it seems more solid. I'm sure I'll use this lens quite a bit and the purchase from Crutchfield was great as always ! Pros: Compact size, fast autofocus, good for low light photos. Nice crisp pictures. Cons: A bit expensive. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
3 out of 5 Combined with my 40D this lens is OK Written By Greg, Long Island NY on Monday, May 16, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I tested this lens with a homemade resolution chart and found it to be OK. I tested it for both indoor and outdoor images and found it to OK. I wanted a small light normal lens and that is what I got. Nothing spectacular just normal. My only complaint is the price. Why it is so high? I don't know. Once upon a time they gave you a normal lens with an SLR body. Those days are gone forever. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Lenses Learn more about Lenses Video: How to Choose a Lens Video: How to Choose a Lens Zak Billmeier 8/19/2011 based on 68 ratings (5 comments) Zak shows us the different lenses you can use on a digital SLR camera or interchangeable lens hybrid camera, and how to get the pictures you want when you photograph sports, wildlife, portraits,... Accessorize Your Digital SLR Accessorize Your Digital SLR Dave Bar 1/23/2012 based on 59 ratings (1 comment) Learn how lenses, flashes, and other SLR accessories can help you capture distant images, snap detailed closeups, or take professional looking portraits. Choosing and Using a Lens for an SLR Choosing and Using a Lens for an SLR Tara W. 1/17/2011 based on 244 ratings (11 comments) Not sure what kind of lens to get for your SLR? We'll explain common lens terms and offer tips on which lens to use in common shooting scenarios. Digital Camera Accessories Digital Camera Accessories Meredith Krebs 5/7/2010 Learn how having accessories like extra batteries, a camera bag, and a tripod will help you take better photos with your digital camera. Video: Tips for changing an SLR lens Video: Tips for changing an SLR lens Video Guest 6/16/2011 based on 7 ratings (3 comments) J., Crutchfield photographer, gives us some tips and tricks for changing the lens on a digital SLR camera. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Lenses
Video: How to Choose a Lens Video: How to Choose a Lens Zak Billmeier 8/19/2011 based on 68 ratings (5 comments) Zak shows us the different lenses you can use on a digital SLR camera or interchangeable lens hybrid camera, and how to get the pictures you want when you photograph sports, wildlife, portraits,...
Accessorize Your Digital SLR Accessorize Your Digital SLR Dave Bar 1/23/2012 based on 59 ratings (1 comment) Learn how lenses, flashes, and other SLR accessories can help you capture distant images, snap detailed closeups, or take professional looking portraits.
Choosing and Using a Lens for an SLR Choosing and Using a Lens for an SLR Tara W. 1/17/2011 based on 244 ratings (11 comments) Not sure what kind of lens to get for your SLR? We'll explain common lens terms and offer tips on which lens to use in common shooting scenarios.
Digital Camera Accessories Digital Camera Accessories Meredith Krebs 5/7/2010 Learn how having accessories like extra batteries, a camera bag, and a tripod will help you take better photos with your digital camera.
Video: Tips for changing an SLR lens Video: Tips for changing an SLR lens Video Guest 6/16/2011 based on 7 ratings (3 comments) J., Crutchfield photographer, gives us some tips and tricks for changing the lens on a digital SLR camera.
Accessories Accessories we recommend Lens Filters and Protectors Protect your lens from minor bumps and scratches. Lens filters can reduce reflections or glare, or increase contrast on your shots. Hoya UV HMC Filter Protective filter for compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $26.99 In Stock Kenko Standard-coated UV Filter For compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera Also available in:Open Box: $12.99 $17.99 In Stock Hoya DMC Pro 1 UV Filter Protective filter for compatible camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $48.99 In Stock Hoya Circular PL HMC Filter Polarizing filter for compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $88.49 In Stock Hoya Lens Hood For compatible camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $24.99 In Stock Show more items Cases Keep your new lens safe from bumps and scratches. Lowepro Lens Case 9cm x 9cm Case for standard zoom lenses Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $17.99 In Stock Cleaning Kits Get your lenses clean and fingerprint-free with a cleaning kit. Original LensPen® Lens cleaning tool Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $9.99 In Stock After $3.00 Price Break SideKick™ by LensPen® Touchscreen cleaning kit Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $14.99 In Stock After $5.00 Price Break LensPen® DSLR Pro Kit Cleaning tools for lenses, lens filters, and viewfinders Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $34.99 In Stock Add selected to cart
