Polar 28mm f/2.8 Automatic
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Bright lens thanks to the high aperture valuePhysical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter.Polar 28mm f/2.8 Automatic purchase historyTrending down 4.2%/mo
Prices have been easing around 4.2% per month — sellers are flexible, aim for deals below $59.00.
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900 of 1772 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $59.00 fair value.
- Apr 28, 2025$1.00$-58.00 / typical
- Nov 26, 2024$2.00$-57.00 / typical
- Jan 17, 2025$2.00$-57.00 / typical
- Mar 21, 2025$4.00$-55.00 / typical
- May 9, 2025$4.00$-55.00 / typical
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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 Polar 28mm f/2.8 Automatic?
Polar 28mm f/2.8 Automatic 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.
What mount is the Polar 28mm f/2.8 Automatic compatible with?
Polar 28mm f/2.8 Automatic uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Polar 28mm f/2.8 Automatic cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Polar 28mm f/2.8 Automatic typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Polar 28mm f/2.8 Automatic a good lens?
Polar 28mm f/2.8 Automatic has a community rating of 4.8/5 from 1000 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Polar 28mm f/2.8 Automatic?
Similar lenses include Aremac 35mm f/2.8, Derek Gardner Automatic 35mm f/2.8, Gemini Wide-Auto 28mm f/2.8 MC.