Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Maker Canon
Model EF 20mm f/2.8 USM
Fullframe Coverage YES
Field of View (degrees)
Horizontal,Vertical, Diagonal
Full Frame - 36x24mm
APS-C - 22.5x15mm
Full Frame : H - 84 : V - 61.9 : D - 94.5
APS-C : H - 58.7 : V - 41.1 : D - 68.1
Focal Length Prime 20 mm (APS-C 35mm equiv = 32 mm)
Aperture Range Prime f2.8 - f22
Motor Ring USM
Elements/Groups 11/9
Diaphragm blades 5
Close Focus 0.25 m : 0.8 ft
Maximum Magnification 0.14x
Length/Diameter 2.8"/3.1" : 71.1 mm / 78.7 mm
Weight 14.2 oz : 403.3 gm
Filter 72
Lens Hood EW-75II
Status current
LensPlay Rating 7 - Above Average
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Price (click for latest pricing) $420

 

 

COMMENTS:

Canon's widest "affordable" prime lens at around $420. Center sharpness is good, but the edges/corners can be a little soft, especially at wide apertures.

Some people prefer the Zeiss 21/2.8 manual focus lens which can be mounted on an EOS body via an adapter (Contax->EOS). It's better, but even a used one will probably cost you close to $2000, so you pay dearly for the sharper edges!