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    Hanimex HMC Wide Angle Macro 28 mm f/ 2.8
    Hanimex HMC Wide Angle Macro 28 mm f/ 2.8

    Hanimex HMC Wide Angle Macro 28 mm f/ 2.8

    28mm · f/2.8

    Overview

    The Hanimex HMC 28mm f/2.8 is a cheap, vintage lens with mixed reviews. Optically, it is soft and hazy at f/2.8 with flare, vignetting, and messy corners, but sharpens up by f/8. On APS-C, purple fringing is noticeable. Build quality is decent, with smooth moving parts, but some copies suffer from aperture linkage issues and front element damage. It suits users seeking a budget lens with a vintage look for street photography, especially on full-frame, but is not recommended for critical sharpness.