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Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Lens

BH #CA2028EF • MFR #2509A003
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Lens
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Four Aspherical Elements
  • Two Super UD Elements
Offering an impressively wide field of view, the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM from Canon is a well-corrected wide-angle prime also featuring a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture and sophisticated optical design. Four aspherical elements are featured, to limit spherical aberrations and distortion, and two Super UD elements are also used to reduce color fringing for greater clarity. A Super Spectra coating has been applied, too, in order to minimize flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity. Complementing the optical traits is a ring-type USM for quick and quiet autofocus performance, along with full-time manual focus override, and a floating rear focusing group helps to maintain consistent image quality throughout the focusing range.
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Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Overview

Offering an impressively wide field of view, the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM from Canon is a well-corrected wide-angle prime also featuring a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture and sophisticated optical design. Four aspherical elements are featured, to limit spherical aberrations and distortion, and two Super UD elements are also used to reduce color fringing for greater clarity. A Super Spectra coating has been applied, too, in order to minimize flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity. Complementing the optical traits is a ring-type USM for quick and quiet autofocus performance, along with full-time manual focus override, and a floating rear focusing group helps to maintain consistent image quality throughout the focusing range.

Ultra-wide 20mm f/2.8 prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 32mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also permits working with shallow depth of field techniques.
Four aspherical elements limit distortion and spherical aberrations in order to realize greater sharpness and accurate rendering.
Two Super Ultra-Low Dispersion elements minimize color fringing and chromatic aberrations for high clarity and color accuracy.
Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for greater contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.
A ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) is employed to deliver fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override.
Floating rear focusing system maintains image quality throughout the focusing range.

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USMSpecs

Focal Length
20mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
94°
Minimum Focus Distance
9.84" / 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.14x
Optical Design
11 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
5, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
72 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.05 x 2.78" / 77.47 x 70.61 mm
Weight
14.29 oz / 405 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.28 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.25 x 5.45 x 5.45"

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Reviews

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Will this lens work with an EOS RP and adapter?

Will this lens work with an EOS RP and adapter?
Asked by: David
Yes it will.
Answered by: Steve
Date published: 2020-01-16

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please let me know if anyone used an XL 0.64x Speedbooster + GH4 + Canon 20mm f/2.8 USM. Will work fine?
Asked by: Spyros A.
I am using this lens via 7d attached with a filter for street portrait photography in sunny days visa vic 50mm of f/1.4. I am happy with those lenses. Regards Golam Rabbani. My email address is [email protected]
Answered by: Golam
Date published: 2019-05-15

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Will this lens mount to the Panasonic GH4 with the Apeture DEC Lens regain?
Asked by: Gregory P.
You could mount this lens on the GH4 using the Aputure DEC LensRegain Follow Focus for MFT, yes.
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2018-08-26

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Will this lens work on a camera body that is not full frame?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes this can work on an APS-C or super 35mm camera sensor. just a reminder the focal length of the lens will be different if attached to a crop sensor.
Answered by: Camille P.
Date published: 2018-08-26

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Is there an adaptor for this to mount on a Sony FE mount a7MkII?
Asked by: Anthony B.
No, you would have to purchasr that separately.
Answered by: Trina N.
Date published: 2019-05-16

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Is it compatible with canon 5D mark iii?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, the lens is fully compatible with the Canon EOS 5D Mk III camera as well as all other EOS SLR and DSLR cameras.
Answered by: Yos O.
Date published: 2018-08-26

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is there any warranty on this item?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes. This particular model is a Canon USA product. It will be warrantied against defects for a period of 1 year, by Canon. If you were to choose the Imported version of the same lens, it would be warrantied for defects for the same amount of time, but by B&H.
Answered by: Chris L.
Date published: 2019-08-18
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