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RF 28mm f/2.8 STM

The Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM is the most affordable RF prime — an ultra-compact, pancake-style wide lens designed for travel, street, and vlogging. At just 85g, it transforms any EOS R-series camera into a genuinely pocketable system, and the 28mm perspective suits everything from landscapes to environmental portraits. The ideal companion for R50, R8, or R6 shooters wanting a lightweight second lens.

Typical Price
£299–£349
Average price across retailers: ~£324
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Released
2023
Aperture
Canon RF mount (full-frame)
Compatible Mount
55mm filter thread
Dimensions
69.2mm diameter × 24.7mm length
Weight
85g
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
AF Motor
STM — quiet, suitable for video
Optical IS
None
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
N/A — lens
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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Suitability Score by Genre
Travel
9.0
Street
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
✅ Great For
✈️
Travel At 85g this is the ideal travel prime — nearly weightless and always sharp enough.
🏙️
Street Compact and unobtrusive — perfect for discreet street and documentary shooting.
🎬
Vlogging & Video Compact with quiet STM AF — a natural vlogging lens for EOS R bodies.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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