Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

msowsun

25th of April 2008 (Fri), 12:04

Very economical prime... ($125 used)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/ef28-28.jpg

f/4.5
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/IMG_5146_640.jpg
100% crop
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/IMG_5146_crop.jpg
f/4.5
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/IMG_5129_640.jpg
100% crop
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/IMG_5129_crop.jpg
f/5.6
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/IMG_6564_640.jpg
100% crop
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/IMG_6564_crop.jpg

joruiz

14th of May 2008 (Wed), 19:55

wow.. no one else use this lens?

kahren

15th of May 2008 (Thu), 01:15

this was one of my first lenses, back when i had a 20d, it was one of my favorites, if you dont mind the f2.8 aperture this is a great lens for the money.

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kahren

15th of May 2008 (Thu), 01:16

couple more

kahren

15th of May 2008 (Thu), 01:17

two more

kahren

15th of May 2008 (Thu), 01:17

last 2

rjx

15th of May 2008 (Thu), 03:41

wow.. no one else use this lens?

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/ef_28_28
http://www.pbase.com/philsmith/mariaanthony

NeoTokyo

8th of July 2008 (Tue), 02:32

I got this lens with an EOS-3 for $75, just waiting for it to get here. The EOS-3 has less than 1000 clicks and the 28mm is even newer :D both are MINT MINT MINT! Same guy I got a bunch of other hardly touched items from including the sharpest 35-80mm (MKI) I have ever seen and another under 1000 cluck EOS-1.

I wanted to ask:
Where is this lens the sharpest? What does it like to be stopped down to?

I do a lot of landscape and car photography.

I hope more people add more pictures, I would love to see more :D

As soon as it gets here I will upload mine. They will be taken with a 40D.

LoL Ish

21st of October 2008 (Tue), 08:06

Since this lens looks like the Nifty Fifty, does that mean it shares it's same auto focus motor? Or does it have a more accurate focus?

Also, how sharp is this lens wide open? 100% crop's would be nice.

FLiPMaRC

21st of October 2008 (Tue), 15:06

Went out last Sunday with the EF 28mm f/2.8. Got mine used on eBay for $150.

http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/104816740/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/104816750/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/104816812/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/104816888/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/104816951/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/104816964/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/104816977/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/104816970/large.jpg

smacafee

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 19:09

This tread is still pretty short, anyone else got some shots to share?

j.owen

17th of February 2009 (Tue), 11:56

a little noise because of the low light ...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3254315008_76f3c8e2f8_b.jpg

p4olom

22nd of February 2009 (Sun), 18:18

Anymore samples? I'm planning to get this lens, so far the pictures are looking great!

infinite0216

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 12:24

I have this lens, only because my dad had it for his SLR, but haven't taken many pictures with it. I think one of the pictures on my Flickr is from this lens. I'll edit and post it.

edit: I took this picture with the 28mm.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3331918082_f74819e5ce_o.jpg

jrsamples

29th of March 2009 (Sun), 20:40

umm... picked up this lens in a craiglist deal a week or two back and finally got around to playing with it. Holy crap... this is a nice lens. I'll try to get out with it and post some pics, but just for the record, I like it. I would put this right in with the nifty fifty as far as good, economical primes... although not all that great for low light. I haven't peeped yet, but initially looks sharper than my 24-70L at 28mm.

jrsamples

29th of March 2009 (Sun), 20:51

Okay... not quite as sharp, especially in the corners. But nice overall. I'm wondering why this lens is such an underdog.

tkbslc

3rd of April 2009 (Fri), 02:44

Just picked one up. I was having some misfocus errors on it which strangely enough turned out to be caused by a UV filter.

Anyway, once I took off the UV, it turns out it can take very nice images. Here's a comparison to the nifty 50, taken of a boring grocery ad.

100% crops shot JPEG with sharpness set at 5 out of 7
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp241/tkbslc/28mmf28vs50mm18.jpg

It beats the 50 handily, when both are wide open. With the 50 stopped down to 2.8 to match, it still holds up well, but barely loses. At f4+ (not shown), you can't tell them apart.

I'll get some real world shots up over the next week or 2.

tkbslc

3rd of April 2009 (Fri), 23:44

I've been using this lens a little more today. I am finding it every bit the counterpart to the 50mm 1.8. It has loud, slow AF that often struggles in low light. But when it nails it, man, it is SHARP! Size is even identical to the nifty fifty. The focal length is right around 45mm equivalent on a 1.6x crop camera which is perfect for a "normal" prime.

Here's a shot at f2.8 along with a full crop. Shows the bokeh you can expect, too. I find with the wider focal length and slower aperture, the backgrounds do not blur quite as readily as with the 50mm 1.8, but still noticeably more than the kit lens.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp241/tkbslc/kids/28.jpg
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp241/tkbslc/kids/28crop.jpg

Karl Johnston

3rd of April 2009 (Fri), 23:55

WOW that's sharp

I've been thinking of getting this lens myself, I've been comparing it with tests to the 24 1.4 when stopped down to 2.8

tkbslc

4th of April 2009 (Sat), 01:21

WOW that's sharp

I've been thinking of getting this lens myself, I've been comparing it with tests to the 24 1.4 when stopped down to 2.8

You mean the 24L? No contest there, but the 24L is 10x the price. If you meant the 28mm 1.8 USM, I think they are comparable at f2.8+, but I would bet money the AF on the 28 1.8 is a LOT better.

tkbslc

5th of April 2009 (Sun), 13:58

Here's a few more. Weather has not been good, so they are just goofing-off around the house stuff.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp241/tkbslc/lens%20samples/IMG_5009.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp241/tkbslc/lens%20samples/IMG_5089.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp241/tkbslc/lens%20samples/IMG_5090.jpg

tkbslc

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 01:48

sekhar

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 08:04

hello flipmarc,
nice pics, i am planning to buy 28/2.8 for my 300d body. will be doing mostly landscapes and some portraits. wondering if you could tell me if you have found any problems with 28/2.8 in terms of distortions, flaring at wide open and when stopped down.
many thanks
sekhar

sekhar

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 08:46

Here's a couple more in low light at ridiculous handheld shutter speeds. For some reason I have more luck handholding this lens than any of my others. It is almost like it has IS. :) With my nifty fifty, I almost need 1/100 to guarantee a sharp shot, and look at the bottom one here - 1/5th! Of course it helps when the kid goes into zombie mode watching the tv and remains frozen.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp241/tkbslc/lens%20samples/IMG_5171.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp241/tkbslc/lens%20samples/IMG_5180.jpg

I like this lens quite a bit, but it just seems like it needs one more stop to be a killer lens. But then that takes me to the 28mm 1.8 USM - which is 3x the price and needs to be stopped back to f2.8 to be sharp like this lens.

Hello tkbslc and others,
I am a new member and i am glad that i have joined the forum. i have a 300d and the kit lens 18-55. i was snapping away dull snaps and just recently got interested in photography, got myself 50/1.8. the lens is great but wanted to go for 28/2.8 for some outdoor work. i see that you guys have loads of experience comparing both 50/1.8 and 28/2.8. what will be your suggestions regarding 28/2.8. any advantage over 50/1.8 for outdoor work. i have packed up my 50/1.8 ready to exchange it for the 28/2.8, so your suggestions will be very much appreciated.
many thanks

tkbslc

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 09:31

Really it comes down to the focal length and what you want to do. The 50mm is pretty long a 1.6x crop sensor like on your 300d. It is great for close ups and you need some room to work. The 28mm becomes a mid length "normal" prime. Good for all around use. Another big difference is the background blur. It is harder to get the really blurred backgrounds with the 28mm, because it is shorter and only f2.8, vs 1.8 on the 50mm.

Honestly, there are the same class of lens. They look almost identical side by side and they both have great sharpness and color. the 28mm is built a little better in that it has a metal mount, but nothing to worry over. I would suggest taking your 18-55 and setting it to about 50mm and taking some shots and then setting it to about 28mm and see which fits in with your style more.

I am going to try and keep both and then maybe add an 85 or 100mm to go with them. To have lots of shooting scenarios covered.

sekhar

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 09:49

Really it comes down to the focal length and what you want to do. The 50mm is pretty long a 1.6x crop sensor like on your 300d. It is great for close ups and you some room to work. The 28mm becomes a mid length "normal" prime. Good for all around use. Another big difference is the bacground blur. It is harder to get the really blurred backgrounds with the 28mm, because it is shorter and only f2.8, vs 1.8 on the 50mm.

Honestly, there are the same class of lens. They look almost identical side by side and they both have great sharpness and color. the 28mm is built a little better in that it has a metal mount, but nothing to worry over. I would suggest taking your 18-55 and setting it to about 50mm and taking some shots and then setting it to about 28mm and see which fits in with your style more.

I am going to try and keep both and then maybe add an 85 or 100mm to go with them. To have lots of shooting scenarios covered.

Many thanks for the help.

I want to do some outdoor work and f2.8 is fine i hope on the 28 as i am not too keen on background blurr. i hope i have made up my mind to swap the 50mm and go for 28mm just because of the fact that i could get some more of the background onto the frame when compared to 50mm. but my worry was that 50mm was really sharp and did not want to loose the crispness with the 28mm which has this supposed distortions and softness coming up in the edges. but i am reassured that they are both same on most f stops. i hope to get 50mm ( at £99, it is ok on the budget) at a later date when my little daughter grows up and will be staying still in the room without fidgetting much.

i worked on my 18-55 but is not that crisp with colours and brightness, guess the f stops make the difference and the optical quality of the primes make them better or that my 18-55 is having some problems. it might well be that i need to be better at understanding my 18-55.

many thanks once again and i hope to be in touch

regards
sekhar

bminear

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 10:55

i love my 28!!! i got it for $140 used!!! here are some shots on a 5d!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3451690756_fddbbf02aa.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3546/3447069799_cf3da323af_b.jpg

lots more to come! im not letting this one go!!

Josue DG

24th of April 2009 (Fri), 23:57

An old pic of my lady friend.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/Jdmcivic93/Pics/Hand.jpg

tkbslc

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 02:00

Another from me. Here's shot of my other Canon taken with the 28/2.8. I inadvertently took this stopped down to f6.3. You can see the bokeh gets pentagonal when you get a stop or two down from wide open.

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp241/tkbslc/lens%20samples/IMG_6227.jpg

mbell75

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 00:33

Thinking about picking this up to go with my 50 f/1.4 and 85 f/1.8 Great price on it. Any more pics?

bminear

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 11:19

Thinking about picking this up to go with my 50 f/1.4 and 85 f/1.8 Great price on it. Any more pics?

here's a pano using this badboy
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3577149098_fac8528d7f_b.jpg

and a few more
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3497881801_928812d814_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3517582068_b713eed5c1_b.jpg

mirkoc

23rd of September 2009 (Wed), 01:19

Guys, post some more, please!

Wawrzysz

24th of September 2009 (Thu), 10:09

This seems to be a fine lens, especially considering the price, however I ve hrard that the mk1 version is much better than the mk2 one, anyone comment on that? Also, more pictures PLEASE

msowsun

24th of September 2009 (Thu), 10:29

This seems to be a fine lens, especially considering the price, however I ve heard that the mk1 version is much better than the mk2 one, anyone comment on that?

There is only one version of the 28mm f/2.8

Wawrzysz

24th of September 2009 (Thu), 23:40

http://www.photographyreview.com/mfr/canon/35mm-primes/PRD_83404_3111crx.aspx

There is only one version of the 28mm f/2.8

msowsun

25th of September 2009 (Fri), 05:48

That guy is misinformed. There is only one version of the 28mm f/2.8.

The 28mm f/2.8 looks almost identical to the 50mm f/1.8 Mk I. Maybe that is where the confusion comes from.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Newer/IMG_5045a.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Newer/IMG_5054a.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Newer/IMG_2258.jpg

Wawrzysz

25th of September 2009 (Fri), 06:41

thanx for the precious information, 28 2.8 is going to be my next item on my shopping list.

aydemiru

28th of October 2009 (Wed), 12:54

two from my 28mm 2.8 :

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3442/3893035362_d51a861dec_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3893035212_455834295f_o.jpg

Jonathan

9th of November 2009 (Mon), 07:28

Whoops - wrong window :(

photomom2one

3rd of March 2010 (Wed), 17:42

anybody else still using this lens? I just bought one last night. Hope to get it at least by Monday.

would love to see more pics if possible!

scepticswe

19th of March 2010 (Fri), 05:01

Nothing spectacular, just a large crack in the ice on a lake, handheld on a 500D (click for larger version):
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4411743544_6d79a3d4f2.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4411743544_70fa4df260_o.jpg)

Vascilli

12th of April 2010 (Mon), 20:53

i love my 28!!! i got it for $140 used!!! here are some shots on a 5d!

lots more to come! im not letting this one go!!
I think I have you beat, I just picked one up an hour ago for $75... with a 50mm f/1.8 II, Velbon tripod, old Lowepro bag, and an EOS 10s. Oh and Hoya filters on them both. :D

Mine appears pretty sharp wide open, and with zero sharpening.

ChasWG

21st of April 2010 (Wed), 01:11

I have one that I drag out every once in a while. I bought mine back in the early 90's when I was going to school and taking photojournalism classes and shooting for the college newspaper. It was a great lens back then and it's still as sharp today. But since the addition of my 24-70 f2.8L to my kit the 28mm f2.8 doesn't get much action anymore. I'll probably end up selling it here soon. I did use it a while back for some sports shots. I was messing around with various lenses and this shot just worked real well.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4279469672_d2c1a684a4_b.jpg

I can't recomend this lens as a sports lens. It's focusing motor just isn't fast enough to track the action. I just got somewhat lucky with that one. But if the subject isn't moving much, then it's a perfectly fine lens.

I might just keep it as it is a really old lens and I've had it for so very long. My daughter is getting into shooting, so maybe I'll keep it around for her to use. Who knows...

maxwell1295

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 08:39

No samples yet, but I picked one of these up off Craigslist in mint condition for $50.

msowsun

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 09:34

That is a very low price for an EF 28mm 2.8

Are you sure it's not an FD 28mm 2.8 ?

maxwell1295

30th of April 2010 (Fri), 08:34

Definitely an EF lens.....I'm holding it right now. I picked it up for my daughter to add to her 50/1.8. It has the same plasticky build as the 50/1.8.

photomom2one

30th of April 2010 (Fri), 15:48

No samples yet, but I picked one of these up off Craigslist in mint condition for $50.

good Lord! I paid $160 for mine!

I like it pretty well, is light and wide. Sounds like a bee buzzing tho!

I'll try to find something to post. I actually haven't used it that much.

tkbslc

30th of April 2010 (Fri), 15:56

Definitely an EF lens.....I'm holding it right now. I picked it up for my daughter to add to her 50/1.8. It has the same plasticky build as the 50/1.8.

It does have the same build as the original 50mm f1.8, but it should be noticeably sturdier compared to the newer 50mm f1.8 II. It has a metal mount, a real focus ring and a distance scale.

Anyway, nice find for $50. Someone obviously didn't know what they had.

maxwell1295

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 14:21

It does have the same build as the original 50mm f1.8, but it should be noticeably sturdier compared to the newer 50mm f1.8 II. It has a metal mount, a real focus ring and a distance scale.

Anyway, nice find for $50. Someone obviously didn't know what they had.

Yep, that is the lens. Metal mount, distance scale, etc. I jumped on it pretty quickly and drove 45mins to pick it up. We've in the process of moving and the wife and I wee running errands. She wasn't too happy about me deviating from our planned route, but I wasn't about to miss this one. Once I showed her what they sell for, she felt a lot better about it. Nice little lens...

shutterguy

27th of October 2010 (Wed), 23:15

photomom2one

28th of October 2010 (Thu), 21:02

I just bought this lens off Ebay, used for $160. Hopefully I should have it next week and be able to post some images. Glad I found this thread, I shoot at my home studio and the 50mm is a stretch to get full length portraits, this lens should do just fine!

I think you'll really like it. I have been using mine more these days and I'm really impressed with it. It is great for indoors and for when you need a full length close up.

enjoy!

Mark Brim

29th of October 2010 (Fri), 05:08

I love my 28mm

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1246/5100108830_16b0930a6d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markbrim/5100108830/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markbrim/5100108830/) by markbrim (http://www.flickr.com/people/markbrim/), on Flickr

shutterguy

1st of November 2010 (Mon), 23:12

I think you'll really like it. I have been using mine more these days and I'm really impressed with it. It is great for indoors and for when you need a full length close up.

enjoy!

Got it today!! I love it!! This will be attached to the camera most of the time, kit lens will be in the bag for awhile. Some shots from it.........

http://www.elianthony.com/images/temp/IMG_1220.jpg
http://www.elianthony.com/images/temp/IMG_1230.jpg
http://www.elianthony.com/images/temp/IMG_1241.jpg
http://www.elianthony.com/images/temp/IMG_1251.jpg
http://www.elianthony.com/images/temp/IMG_1252.jpg
http://www.elianthony.com/images/temp/IMG_1257.jpg

Dr Gonzo

4th of November 2010 (Thu), 03:32

First test with my new (used) 28/2.8.
All pictures "crossed processed" in Photoshop.

Dr Gonzo

4th of November 2010 (Thu), 03:34

part two:

Dr Gonzo

4th of November 2010 (Thu), 03:36

part three

Dr Gonzo

26th of December 2010 (Sun), 15:19

Cologne at Night: ISO 6400, EF 28mm, 2.8

JoeyBaccala

31st of December 2010 (Fri), 01:27

Since money is tight now I am thinking of getting this tomorrow.

This thread is short as hell tho makes me lol

Dr Gonzo

6th of January 2011 (Thu), 02:37

Winter evening

Neil B

19th of March 2011 (Sat), 13:29

http://i54.tinypic.com/21u79y.jpg

bedojo

27th of April 2011 (Wed), 18:47

aww this is a sad thread :( no one uses it? or no on post on here haha,
Ill star posting on here, just got mine yesterday

geeky

11th of May 2011 (Wed), 17:57

Just bought one of these today. Looking forward to receiving it by the end of this week.

geeky

18th of May 2011 (Wed), 20:47

Bringing this back up from the dead! Finally go my 28mm f2.8

Just some shots with the new 28mm f2.8. These are straight jpgs from the camera no pp and resized using imageshack/hosting. Focusing mechanism is definitely loud as hell and slow, but the lens is superb.

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1874/ffad9283.jpg

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/2439/ffad9291.jpg

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/2144/ffad9285.jpg

SimpleJack

4th of July 2011 (Mon), 07:43

This lens looks like you get what you pay for.. My 18-55 kit lens had better quality then this.

msowsun

4th of July 2011 (Mon), 08:10

This lens looks like you get what you pay for.. My 18-55 kit lens had better quality then this.

Are you saying that from the photos that you have seen here, your 18-55 produces better photos?

Or are you saying you have used both lenses, and you get better results from your 18-55?

Either way I think your statement is not accurate because either lens can produce very good photos, but they can both produce crap photos if not used properly. For most people the 18-55 IS is more useful because of the Image Stabilization and 18-55 focal range. For some people the extra stop of aperture, and smaller size of the 28mm 2.8 are more important.

shamsara

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 06:25

oskire

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 06:48

I've been using this as my primary lens for a couple months now. I've never shot with a full frame but i'm guessing if I ever switch to FF, the 50mm will get used a lot...

shamsara

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 07:21

I forgot to say that I shoot with C. 40D so Im on crop 1.6 body

phreeky

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 07:39

Hi all,
I want to buy this lens. Im second photographer at weddings - and I need fast lens for low light indoor shoots of one person or small groups of people.

So I would like to see some photos of indoor portraits. And if you can tell me how god focusing is in low light situations. Tnx.

Is it the price that's luring you?

If not you might want to consider that there are zooms that are just as fast (F/2.8), still very sharp, quite cheap, and offer more flexibility such as the Tamron 28-75.

shamsara

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 08:19

Yes price is big dill for me. I have 150€ max ,, 200€ max max ,, and for a few months I will have even less :) ... I can find used Tamaron 28-75 for ~300€ (in my country).

I don need flexibility in mm instead I need F as fast as possible,, 24-28 mm is working for me fine. My search say that only Canon 28mm 2.8 is in my price range.

btw. tnx for advice

Raymond XX4

29th of August 2011 (Mon), 10:27

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_77o5FRPO4Q/Tlqwil656WI/AAAAAAAABHA/KctMQoV7lOU/s1600/IMG_1545.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sS-mMY6ludM/TlqwiamJxaI/AAAAAAAABG4/-ijHmy_LKu4/s1600/IMG_1543.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CYzbonwhRfQ/TlqvZW4jTMI/AAAAAAAABGw/xnN_535PXe4/s1600/IMG_1541.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O1rG2vVl45E/TlqUl_2RP8I/AAAAAAAABDY/X91QLtRn9A0/s1600/IMG_2396.jpg

Unphotoshopped Guarenteed :)

DaylightPointer

9th of December 2011 (Fri), 09:31

Earlier this year I was in the market for a 28mm lens and I was trying to justify buying the f/1.8 vs. the f/2.8. Then the earthquake in Japan happened and lens prices skyrocketed. The f/2.8 became my only option at the time and I've gotta say, its performed quite well. This is definitely a lens that if you understand the limitations, and work within those, you can get some really great shots.

All shots are using a T2i & Canon 28mm f/2.8. Basic post processing was done(brightness, color correction, etc.). The first three shots were from an outdoor music festival. The other four were from a rock bar with a really nice stage lighting setup.

The band are some friends of mine called Gunship Radio (http://gunshipradio.net).

http://94films.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/1-e1323443117351.jpg
f/2.8, 400 ISO, 1/125

http://94films.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2-e1323443392501.jpg
f/2.8, 400 ISO, 1/100

http://94films.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/3-e1323443410505.jpg
f/2.8, 800 ISO, 1/100

http://94films.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/4-e1323443440794.jpg
f/2.8, 800 ISO, 1/125

http://94films.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/5-e1323443471632.jpg
f/2.8, 800 ISO, 1/125

http://94films.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/6-e1323443491618.jpg
f/2.8, 800 ISO, 1/125

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f/2.8, 800 ISO, 1/125

CircuitR

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 03:45

Just picked up this lens second hand. I'm happy with how sharp and contrasty it is.
I was thinking it was going to be on the wide side. But I like this focal length.
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Hinson

21st of February 2012 (Tue), 11:42

Blair; love the 'piggy' photo. Yes, this lens would be just a tad wide on the FF but not enough to be a bother. It's perfect on my crop body (60D).

http://hinson.smugmug.com/photos/i-2QFnBGw/0/L/i-2QFnBGw-L.jpg

Shot at ISO 6400
http://hinson.smugmug.com/photos/i-Kgf2SVC/0/L/i-Kgf2SVC-L.jpg

Hinson

21st of February 2012 (Tue), 11:45

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sS-mMY6ludM/TlqwiamJxaI/AAAAAAAABG4/-ijHmy_LKu4/s1600/IMG_1543.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O1rG2vVl45E/TlqUl_2RP8I/AAAAAAAABDY/X91QLtRn9A0/s1600/IMG_2396.jpg

Unphotoshopped Guarenteed :)

Loving this lens. You couldn't ask for more sharpness than this.

CircuitR

21st of February 2012 (Tue), 23:27

Blair; love the 'piggy' photo. Yes, this lens would be just a tad wide on the FF but not enough to be a bother. It's perfect on my crop body (60D).

I'm finding not that wide now. It seems to have a lot less distortion that my 17-40mmL set at 28mm.

I find myself using it more for video.
Great little lens, especially the price I paid for it! :)
Here's a quick comparison against the 17-40L
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6840291353_9e94e01d61_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/circuitr/6840291353/)
17-40mm vs 28mm (http://www.flickr.com/photos/circuitr/6840291353/) by Photography By Blair (http://www.flickr.com/people/circuitr/), on Flickr