Canon EF 20 mm f2.8 USM

  • Brand : Canon
  • Product name : EF 20 mm f2.8 USM
  • Product code : 2509A004
  • Category : Camera Lenses
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  • Long product name Canon EF 20 mm f2.8 USM :

    EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

  • Canon EF 20 mm f2.8 USM :

    This lens is an EF 20mm 2.8 USM.
    - Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 grps
    - Diagonal angle of view: 94°
    - Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
    - Closest focusing distance: 0.25m / 0.8ft
    - Ultra-wide-angle lens for serious applications.
    - Easy to hold and carry at 405 grams.

    Floating rear focusing system. Sharp images are obtained at all subject distances

    Ultra-wide-angle lens for serious applications. Easy to hold and carry at 405g. Floating rear focusing system. Sharp images are obtained at all subject distances.

  • Short summary description Canon EF 20 mm f2.8 USM :

    Canon EF 20 mm f2.8 USM, 405 g

  • Long summary description Canon EF 20 mm f2.8 USM :

    Canon EF 20 mm f2.8 USM. Weight: 405 g

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Weight 405 g

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Reviews
Updated:
2011-08-14 03:25:27
Average rating:58
Uk has collected 11 expert reviews for Canon EF 20 mm f2.8 USM and the average expert rating is 58 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
itreviews.com
Updated:
2013-04-28 01:14:46
Average rating:80
The Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM ($539.99 direct) is a fairly compact wide-angle lens for Canon D-SLR cameras. When used on a full-frame body, the lens can capture stunning landscapes, and its distortion characteristics are controlled enough for use for archit...
  • The Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM lens delivers an ultra-wide field of view on full-frame cameras, and is quite sharp once you stop down to f/4...
Slrgear.com
Updated:
2011-08-14 03:25:24
Average rating:80
The conclusion for this review comes down to recommendations, and we have to segregate the audience into a couple of camps. For full-frame digital SLR or film users, the 20mm ƒ/2.8 shows off its poorer performance issues, especially for sharpnes...
photozone.de
Updated:
2011-08-14 03:25:25
Average rating:0
The Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM was released back in 1992 and its one of the older designs in the current lens lineup. On APS-C DSLRs the field-of-view is equivalent to 32mm so it looses its ultra-wide character towards a moderate wide-angle lens here...
  • Since the release of the EOS system we have seen several updates to Canon ultra-wide zoom lenses but they didnt really care about their fix-focals in this range ever since their initial release back in the early 90s. The Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM feels...
The-digital-picture.com
Updated:
2011-08-14 03:25:26
Average rating:0
The Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Lens fits in a nice wide angle focal length space below the ultra-common 24-something and 28-something zoom lenses. There is a noticeable FOV (field of view) difference between 20mm and 24/28mm. People often look for a prim...
pcmag.com
Updated:
2013-05-02 01:11:21
Average rating:80
The Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM ($539.99 direct) is a fairly compact wide-angle lens for Canon D-SLR cameras. When used on a full-frame body, the lens can capture stunning landscapes, and its distortion characteristics are controlled enough for use for archit...
  • Ultra-wide field of view. Sharp when stopped down. Minimal distortion.
  • Slightly soft at f/2.8. Prone to color fringing...
  • The Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM lens delivers an ultra-wide field of view on full-frame cameras, and is quite sharp once you stop down to f/4...
Kenrockwell.com
Updated:
2013-05-29 02:29:30
Average rating:0
This Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM is Canon's only fixed autofocus ultrawide lens other than the (1991-2007) and (2007-today). Canon has made this 20mm f/2.8 since 1992, so you can , as well as . This 20mm is very good optically...
photozone.de
Updated:
2013-07-07 01:02:53
Average rating:50
20mm prime lenses aren't overly popular anymore these days - most people prefer ultra-wide zoom lenses or prime lenses with an even more extreme focal length. However, consider me to be a relic. I think that 20mm is actually a sweet spot in this focal...
  • The Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM is not a bad lens but it shows that its design dates back to the early 90s. The technical resolution is actually pretty good with a very sharp image center and pretty good borders. The corners are also very decent at medium...
dxomark.com
Updated:
2015-07-02 01:11:17
Average rating:28
Introduced in July this year, the EOS 70D at first sight seems like a regular update to the maker's mid-range EOS 60D model. It shares a number of features with the firm's existing SLR range including a 19-point cross-type phase detection AF system, a 3-i...
dxomark.com
Updated:
2015-07-02 01:11:17
Average rating:28
In part III of this guide, we'll be looking at the best performing primes and zooms covering wide-angle and telephoto focal lengths for the Canon EOS 70D. Read onto find out which lenses are the best performers for when paired with the new “Dual Pixel CMO...