Lens Comparison
Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM vs Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better length (24.7mm vs 113.9mm).
- Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better min focus distance (19 cm vs 85 cm).
- Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better weight (120g (4.2 oz) vs 270g (9.5 oz)).
- Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/5).
- Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $329).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 28mm | 55-210mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 11 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 88-336mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 19 cm | 85 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x | 0.34x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $299 | $329 |
| Filter Size | 43mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 69.2mm | 73.6mm |
| Length | 24.7mm | 113.9mm |
| Weight | 120g (4.2 oz) | 270g (9.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
