Combine a fast f/1.8 aperture with 28mm wide-angle focal length, and add Canon’s Ultrasonic Motor AF. The result is this surprisingly affordable fixed focal length alternative to wide-angle zooms that’s ideal for low-light shooting. Internal, rear-group focusing means the front element never moves, so it’s easy to use with filters and accessories. The autofocus is virtually silent, and full- time manual focus is always available.
The most affordable fixed focal length wide-angle lens in the Canon EF line-up continues to give benefits difficult or impossible to find with zooms. The fast f/2.8 aperture makes it easy to use in lowlight, and provides a bright viewfinder image in the camera. It focuses as close as 10 inches/0.25m without accessories. And optically, it provides excellent edge-to-edge contrast and sharpness along with superior correction of linear distortion, so straight lines in a subject (such as architecture) remain straight.
Another superb ultra-wide-angle choice, with floating optics for superior performance throughout its focus range and a fast f/2.8 aperture that makes
it a great alternative to a zoom lens for low-light shooting. Its rear-group focusing system reaches down to less than 10 inches (0.25m).
Long requested by professionals, it’s the standard lens for many photo- journalists and others who value its low-light capability and performance. With the help of an Aspheric lens element, its contrast and sharpness are stunning, even wide-open at f/1.4. Solid construction, a powerful ring-type USM for smooth and fast AF, and full- time manual focusing make this a great lens for film or digital shooters.
An affordable lens that’s ideal for tasks like group photos and other applications calling for excellent optical performance and moderately wide focal length. It’s compact and lightweight, and with f/2.0 speed, it’s a compelling alternative to a wide-angle zoom lens for low-light shooting.
