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Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras | List Price: $670.00
Discount Price: $412.85
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Brand: Canon
Binding: Electronics
Features: - 28mm wide-angle lens with f/1.8 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
- Broadens angle of view and increases depth of field to bring more area into focus
- High-precision aspherical lens minimizes distortion and other aberrations
- 1-foot close focusing distance; light enough to function as standard wide angle lens
- Measures 2.7 inches in diameter and 1.7 inches long; weighs 6.5 ounces
The No-Flash Answer To Everything [Posted on 2008-02-09]
I've owned this lens for just over a year now, and it's on my camera almost all the time - despite the fact that I've bought two other lenses.
I'm a fan of shooting candid shots, mostly indoors, and flash is just NOT an option if you really want great pics that don't interfere with (or annoy) your subjects. I came to this lens because the EF50mm f/1.8 was just a bit *too* tight/long for candid pics without stepping back all the time, or settling for face shots only. This 28mm approaches the 'standard' 50mm lens length that shoots pretty much what you see with your eye.
I thought the lens was a bit soft at first, but over time, I've gotten to know it inside and out, and my photos are close to tack-sharp most of the time - even though I rarely shoot above f/2.5 with this. I'll take shooting with this at f/1.8 or f/2.0 over a lens with image stabilization any time. And of course, being a prime (non-zoom) lens means that your pictures are going to be sharper than a zoom lens with IS anyways.
This is a lens that will spoil you forever. You'll be able to capture photos in virtually any lighting conditions. I love shooting with it, and ISO 1600 shots at f/2.0 are just spectacular - exactly what I need for shooting in *extremely* low light. With a bit of post-processing, I'm making incredible photos that were simply not possible in the days before digital.
Build quality is excellent, and the USM auto-focus does a great job in bright-light and low-light situations with ease, silently.
If you want sharp low-light photos in a compact and lightweight lens, this is your saviour.
Good Lens [Posted on 2008-04-07]
I tried this lens on a Canon 5D and while the images had great color and resolution, there were soft areas at the sides. I suspect this lens is much better on a camera that is not a full frame sensor.
Not all that impressed... [Posted on 2008-04-21]
So, I couldn't wait to get this lens. I finally bought it, and was so excited to put it to use. I quickly found that the focus at 1.8 is very soft.
In my opinion, the value just isn't there. I mean if your paying double the price of the 28 2.8, you'd think it would keep sharp focus at the 1.8 setting, but it didn't. I'm just gonna buy the 2.8(which ive rented in the past, and loved) and be happy with my purchase.
Needless to say I returned the lens a couple days later
Another marvelous Canon prime lens [Posted on 2008-04-23]
As much as I love the 50mm f/1.4 lens there were times when it just was not wide enough. So I started an detailed search to find, for me, the perfect wide angle fixed focus lens.
As this lens will not get used a whole lot I immediately eliminated the 'L' lenses as too costly for the return. I was looking for something in the 20-30mm range. It needed to be a USM as non-USM lenses make too much noise while focusing and this lens will be used at plays & concerts. (I have the 35mm f/2 and it is way too noisy to use at these events.)
To make a long story short I selected the 28mm f/1.8 USM. This lens approaches the 'standard' 50mm lens length that shoots pretty much what you see with your eye. It excells in dimly lit interiors, such as auditoriums, for instance. Use it wide open with confidence, but focus carefully - DOF is narrow even with a 28 at 1.8.
Pros: Lightweight, Consistent Output, Strong Construction, Rugged, Easily Interchangeable, Durable, Sharp Focus, Wide Aperture
Cons: my only complaint is the same as with all non L lenses, that I have to pay extra for the hood.
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
28mm [Posted on 2008-05-29]
I love this lens. I'm a professional photographer, and during photoshoots I never take it off my camera.
the 28 on a full frame sensor is amazing.
it works great, i love it.
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