Stabilised Canon 28mm wide-angle with IS and close focus, rare IS capability at the classic street focal length.
The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM is a compact wide-angle prime with built-in image stabilisation that extends handheld shooting capability beyond what the f/2.8 aperture alone provides. The IS delivers approximately four stops of shake compensation at the popular 28mm wide-angle focal length.
The 28mm perspective is the classic wide-angle choice for street photography, travel, and everyday documentation on full-frame cameras. The IS system is unusual for a 28mm prime, providing a meaningful advantage for handheld shooting in dim interiors, during golden hour, and in other low-light situations.
Build quality is compact Canon with quality optics and the ring-type USM motor for fast, quiet autofocus. The close minimum focus distance of 0.23m with 0.24x magnification adds useful close-up capability. The lens is remarkably small and light for a stabilised wide-angle prime.
The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM provides outstanding value on the used market as one of the only stabilised 28mm primes available. The IS capability, close focus, and quiet USM AF make it a versatile everyday prime that punches above its modest specification.