On June 29, 2023, Canon Inc. announced that the RF28mm F2.8 STM, the smallest and lightest prime lens in the “EOS R System” interchangeable RF lens lineup, will be released on July 7, 2023. The price is set at 48,400 yen (tax included). The separately sold lens hood “EW-55” will also be available on the same day.
Originally slated for release in early July 2023, this product is the first pancake-type slim lens in the RF lens lineup to combine exceptional portability with high imaging performance, compatible with 35mm full-frame sensors.
Enjoy the brightness and bokeh unique to prime lenses.
The Smallest and Lightest Pancake Lens in the RF Lens Series
By placing three large-diameter, high-precision plastic-molded aspherical elements in front of the CMOS sensor, the lens construction is kept minimal, resulting in a compact form factor while delivering excellent image quality from the center to the periphery. With a maximum diameter of approximately φ69.2mm, a total length of about 24.7mm (when retracted), and a weight of around 120g, it is the smallest and lightest design in the RF lens series.
A Versatile Focal Length for a Wide Range of Shooting Scenarios
When mounted on a full-frame camera, the 28mm focal length offers a wide angle of view ideal for indoor photography, with a natural sense of perspective that is moderately emphasized—perfect for snapshots and landscape photography across diverse situations. On an APS-C camera, it functions as a standard lens equivalent to 45mm, providing a natural perspective close to human vision and an optimal working distance for subjects, making it suitable for portraits, food photography, tabletop photography, and a variety of other subjects.