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Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM pancake Review

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The Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens is a winner. It offers high optical quality in a small design and is reasonably priced. The lens performs exceptionally well on both full frame and APS-C cameras.

The Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens is a real winner with its high optical quality and compact design. It is affordably priced and is a versatile lens suitable for both full frame and APS-C cameras.

Pros
  • High optical quality
  • Reasonably priced
  • Versatile for full frame and APS-C cameras
  • Minimal distortion and vignetting
Cons
  • No image stabilization
  • Quiet autofocus may still be noticeable
  • No weather sealing

The lens performs impressively against bright light and features minimal longitudinal aberration and color fringing, even at wider apertures.

The Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens is a real winner with its high optical quality and compact design. It is affordably priced and is a versatile lens suitable for both full frame and APS-C cameras. The lens features a good build quality and is lightweight, making it easy to handle. The focus motor is responsive and considerably quieter than previous Mount pancake lenses. However, the lens does not feature image stabilization. In terms of image quality, the lens performs exceptionally well, providing brilliant sharpness and good contrast. It also handles distortion and vignetting well, with minimal distortion and reduced vignetting at higher apertures. The lens performs impressively against bright light and features minimal longitudinal aberration and color fringing, even at wider apertures. Overall, the Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens is highly recommended, especially considering its performance and affordability.

Overall, the Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens is highly recommended, especially considering its performance and affordability.

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