Photax-Paragon 28mm f/2.8
Optical design
Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 327 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 65 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.Photax-Paragon 28mm f/2.8 purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 19 months of tracked sales — pay around the $93.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
939 of 1866 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $93.00 fair value.
- Mar 21, 2025$4.00$-89.00 / typical
- May 9, 2025$4.00$-89.00 / typical
- Mar 21, 2025$5.00$-88.00 / typical
- May 20, 2025$5.00$-88.00 / typical
- May 31, 2025$5.00$-88.00 / typical
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Reviews
Sharp images with a few downfalls While my planned images (nighttime photography, posed shots) were always crystal clear, using this lens during an event can range anywhere from awesome to frustrating. The autofocus is loud and unreliable in low light, but get outside or in a well-lit area and you're golden. This lens is light and wonderful for street or interior photography, not suitable for portrait photography unless the distortion is fixed in post.
Great little wide-angle prime This is an oldie but goodie. Pretty sharp (for a wide angle) and surprisingly quick to focus. Yes, it's noisier than a USM or STM lens but it's no worse than a kit lens. Feels quite sturdy with a metal mount. Gives a very useful 44mm equivalent view on a crop. You may wonder why you would get this lens for a crop rather than the EF-S 24mm f/2.8 which is smaller and a little sharper. Simple: this is a true EF lens that will work on full frame or crop body. I use an APSC for now but plan to upgrade to FF soon and didn't want to make my lens redundant. This can be a true wide on FF or normal on crop. If you're committed to the APSC format go with the EF-S 24mm. This makes a better walking-around prime for a crop body than the popular 50mm f/1.8. True, the 50mm performs better in general but the 80mm equivalent view is rather useless for anything other than close portraits. This lens is better for street shots and group portraits.Read full review
Good value lens. The lens is a good value in all respects. The infinity focus is very handy for night sky photography.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Photax-Paragon 28mm f/2.8?
Photax-Paragon 28mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 28mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 327g.
What mount is the Photax-Paragon 28mm f/2.8 compatible with?
Photax-Paragon 28mm f/2.8 uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Photax-Paragon 28mm f/2.8 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Photax-Paragon 28mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $4.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Photax-Paragon 28mm f/2.8 a good lens?
Photax-Paragon 28mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 4.7/5 from 87 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Photax-Paragon 28mm f/2.8?
Similar lenses include Aremac 35mm f/2.8, Carl Zeiss Jena SO-3.1 P-Flektogon 35mm f/2.8, Derek Gardner Automatic 35mm f/2.8.