Canon EF 28 f/2.8 IS USM

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<strong>Updated with photo</strong></p>
<p><strong>Canon EF 28 f/2.8 IS USM</strong>

I don’t have a photo, but <a href="http://digicame-info.com/2012/02/ef28mm-f28-is-usmef24mm-f28-is.html#more">[DC</a>] did post a link to the appearance of a Canon 28 f/2.8 IS USM. I’ll scour around for a photo.</p>
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[Justin]

Photo is on DC admin http://photo1.ganref.jp/equipment/0/2251/2/original

 

[kubelik]

too bad this isn't a replacement for the 28mm f/1.8 ... what's with the 2.8 max aperture on a prime like this? how does that differentiate from the million other lenses out there that go to 2.8 already?

this one is probably the most disappointing of the images.

 

[pedro]

So, what will that be in terms of cost? I bought an 28/2.8 cheapo last year. So how close will the price tag get to the current 1.8?

 

[bonedaddy.p7]

As Whatta noted in another thread, we don't see anything in these images that makes me believe it is in fact a 2.8. At least I am hoping that it isn't a 2.8 as I already have a decent 2.8 lens and want some primes for when I need more control and light. unless they are just doing 2.8 to keep the costs down I don't have much use for a 2.8 prime, even the thrifty fifty is 1.8. so until we see a press release I'm keeping my hopes up.

 

[1shot1moment]

hi,

here it is....

 

[Gravitom]

Very interesting features. I'm not sure if it would be useful for me but it's nice to see something different from Canon.

 

[Nassen0f]

Happy i didnt order the 28/2.8 2 days ago.. And hopefully the price of this wont be too high

 

[Stuart]

Ooo - i like this and the hope that its really a f1.8 (though i doubt it)
http://photo1.ganref.jp/equipment/0/2251/2/original

 

[mememe]

This doesnt make sense for me! 24 and 28 at 2.8??? Why???

Maybe they renew all primes with is?

 

[Cetalis]

This doesnt make sense for me! 24 and 28 at 2.8??? Why???

Maybe they renew all primes with is?

My guess is that this is their way of making up for the lack of APS-C primes, and to replace the old 24 and 28 without endangering 24L and 28 1.8 sales, with IS there to help compensate for the lack of speed. The 50 1.8 mk1, 15 fisheye, 24/2.8, 28/2.8, 35/2, and the 135 SF seem to have very similar designs; if canon wants to replace them all it'd make sense the 35/2 and 135SF are next. No idea if they are though.

As for the 2.8, fast wide glass is hard to design and expensive, and again, may damage 24L and 28 1.8 sales,
though there's always the chance the 28 1.8 is being replaced too.

 

[ecka]

It has a silver ring, it could be EF-S

 

[candyman]

It has a silver ring, it could be EF-S

Interesting.....yes, maybe you are right

 

[Fish_shooter]

Like the new 24 this lens does not appear to have weather sealing either :-[

 

[bonedaddy.p7]

It has a silver ring, it could be EF-S

might be true, but I thought that Canon's EF-S lenses also had a white alignment dot near the mount as opposed to the red one pictured. The apparent build quality looks more like it'd be for the EF mount to me as well. but then again, I could easily be mistaken.

 

[KyleSTL]

...we don't see anything in these images that makes me believe it is in fact a 2.8. ...

Based on the picture, the front element appears to be 75% of the size of the 58mm filter thread (~43mm diameter front element)

Compared to the existing 28mm f/2.8 which appears to be 70% of the smaller 52mm filter thread (~36mm diameter), it does seem to be indicative of a f/2.5 or f/2.2 for the new lens (42% larger area of front element).

EDIT: Additionally, using the same method of calculation the existing 28mm f/1.8 USM appears to have a 48mm element inside a 58mm filter thread (~82%).

 

[bonedaddy.p7]

...we don't see anything in these images that makes me believe it is in fact a 2.8. ...

Based on the picture, the front element appears to be 75% of the size of the 58mm filter thread (~43mm diameter front element)

Compared to the existing 28mm f/2.8 which appears to be 70% of the smaller 52mm filter thread (~36mm diameter), it does seem to be indicative of a f/2.5 or f/2.2 for the new lens (42% larger area of front element).

EDIT: Additionally, using the same method of calculation the existing 28mm f/1.8 USM appears to have a 48mm element inside a 58mm filter thread (~82%).

that is indeed a decent way to make the connection, I know that length and other variables can also factor in the equation so I will keep my hopes up. but as you have put, it seems that 2.8 is indeed a fair assumption for the time being.

 

[jbooba]

hey,
hope im wrong but imo the "24mm" and "28mm" is done is post, on blured ground. the structure of the lens should be visible the same as below/above - it isnt. besides, 24mm/28mm 2.8 with IS makes no sense whatever. the jpgs have embedded paths, which lookalike definitions of rendered lenses. and yeah both fonts look strange.
JB

 

[cx1]

hey,
hope im wrong but imo the "24mm" and "28mm" is done is post, on blured ground. the structure of the lens should be visible the same as below/above - it isnt. besides, 24mm/28mm 2.8 with IS makes no sense whatever. the jpgs have embedded paths, which lookalike definitions of rendered lenses. and yeah both fonts look strange.
JB

Maybe shopped by Canon but definitely shopped.

 

[DJL329]

Holy crap, it's real!

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/lenses/ef_lens_lineup/lens_wide_pro/ef_28mm_f_2_8_is_usm

The long drought of non-L primes is finally coming to an end! Can't wait for the next 50mm f/1.4. With IS, too?