Lens Details
Canon
RF 16mm f/2.8 STM
$299~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: September 29, 2022
Highlights
- Full-frame 16mm f/2.8 ultra-wide prime for Canon RF, ideal for sweeping vistas and tight interiors.
- The wide 16mm field of view captures expansive scenes and dramatic perspective.
- It is lightweight at 165g, pairing well with Canon RF bodies.
Who it's for
The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM is a 16mm f/2.8 prime lens — a wide-angle option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Landscapes, interiors and architecture — a wide 16mm field of view.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/2.8 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
16mm
Focal Length
f/2.8
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
−
Stabilized
165g
Weight
43mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 16mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 9 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 107° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 13 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $299 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 43mm |
| Diameter | 69.2mm |
| Length | 36.4mm |
| Weight | 165g (5.8 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
