Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM

A super compact wide-angle prime lens that’s perfect for street photography, travel and everyday life.

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Excellent for travel photography

Ideal for street photography

Superb for portraits & family

Great for streaming

Small and powerful

The RF 28mm F2.8 STM is a slim, practical full frame lens for your EOS R camera, a step up to keep creativity and quality within reach.

RF 28mm F2.8 STM
RF 28mm F2.8 STM

Light, compact pancake design

This lightweight full frame RF lens is wide, slim, and ready to inspire your creativity thanks to its super compact design.

Fast f/2.8 aperture for creativity any time

Keep on shooting in low light and experiment with background blur to make subjects stand out.

Fast f/2.8 aperture for creativity any time

A real advantage in size

See how the size of the EOS 6D Mark II DSLR with its EF 40mm pancake lens compares in size the the EOS R8 with the RF 28mm F2.8 STM lens.
EOS 6D Mark II with EF 40mm F2.8 STM & EOS R8 with RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Advanced image quality from lens to camera

Advanced image quality from lens to camera

The RF 28mm F2.8 STM has PMo elements and Super Spectra coatings plus clever distortion corrections in camera to deliver sharpness, contrast and clarity.

Swift and quiet with fingertip control

Enjoy fingertip adjustments while you stay focused on the subject. Switch easily between Autofocus, manual focus and the control ring with tactile precision.

RF 28mm F2.8 STM

Specifications

  • 28mm focal length

    A wide-angle view for every occasion

  • Pancake design

    Compact, lightweight, discrete

  • PMo elements

    For compact lens design with high image quality

  • STM motor

    For smooth, fast and quiet autofocus

  • Super spectra coating

    To prevent flare and ghosting

  • Focus/Control ring and AF/Control/MF switch

    For easy control over camera settings or manual focus

  • F2.8 aperture

    Keep on shooting in low light and experiment with background blur

Sample Gallery

Discover the advanced image quality and wide angle of view this RF 28mm F2.8 STM lens offers.
RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM
RF 28mm F2.8 STM
RF 28mm F2.8 STM
RF 28mm F2.8 STM
RF 28mm F2.8 STM

Live streaming

When attached to a compatible Canon camera body, enjoy seamless live streaming with a useful wide view using the RF 28mm F2.8 STM lens.

Comparison

See how the RF 28mm F2.8 STM compares to a similar lens in the Canon range.

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RF 28mm F2.8 STM

RF 28mm F2.8 STM

RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

Focal Length Range (mm)

28
24
35

Aperture (f)

2.8
1.8
1.8

Max diameter x length (mm)

69.2 x 24.7
74.4x 63.1
74.4 x 62.8

Weight (g)

120
270
305

Optical IS (stops)

No
5
5

Magnification (x)

0.17
0.5
0.5

Minimum focus distance (m)

0.23
0.14
0.17

Focus / Control ring

Combined / Focus
Focus ring, Control ring
Focus ring, Control ring

AF Type

STM
STM
STM

Filter Size (mm)

55
52
52

RF 28mm F2.8 STM

What’s in the box

Everything you need for creative street and travel photography with your full frame EOS R series camera

  • RF 28mm F2.8 STM Lens

  • Lens Dust Cap RF

  • Lens Cap E-55

  • User Manual

Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Ratings & Reviews

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  1. All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated.
    Subject to change without notice.