Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

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.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM 1

Product details

  • Focal length and maximum aperture: 20mm 1:2.8
  • Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
  • Diagonal angle of view: 94 Degree
  • Rear focusing system with USM focus adjustment
  • Closest focusing distance: 0.20m/0.66 ft.
  • EF mount; wide-angle lens
  • Floating system; inner focusing; full-time manual focus

PROS

+ Ultra-wide field of view.
+ Sharp when stopped down.
+ Minimal distortion.

CONS

- Slightly soft at f/2.8.
- Prone to color fringing.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on January 28, 2013
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.
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