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Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

A 1995 wide-angle prime: 28 mm f/1.8 with ring USM and full-time manual focus, at 310 g.

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Core
Released
1995
Focal Length
28mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Mount
Canon EF
Filter Size
58mm
Dimensions
73.6mm diameter × 55.6mm length
Weight
310g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.18x
Min. Focus Distance
25cm

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.8/10
Street
7.8/10
Travel
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
Filmmaking
4.6/10
Documentary
4.8/10
Landscape
5.5/10
Casual
5.7/10
Food
4.0/10
Architecture
5.3/10
Astrophotography
6.0/10
Underwater
4.7/10
✅ Great For
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Street 7.8 Strong on portability, focal length and maximum aperture.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Food 4.0 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
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Filmmaking 4.6 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
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Underwater 4.7 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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