Overview

The Hanimex 28mm f/2.8 is an inexpensive, rebranded vintage lens. 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 worse. Build quality feels good, but sample issues like aperture coupling problems and front element fractures are common. It suits users seeking a cheap, vintage look for street photography, especially on full-frame, but not for critical sharpness.