Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM vs Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better length (24.7mm vs 36.4mm).
  • Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM has a better min focus distance (13 cm vs 19 cm).
  • Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM has a better weight (120g (4.2 oz) vs 165g (5.8 oz)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length16mm28mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements109
Optical Groups97
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance13 cm19 cm
Max Magnification0.26x0.26x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$299
Filter Size43mm43mm
Diameter69.2mm69.2mm
Length36.4mm24.7mm
Weight165g (5.8 oz)120g (4.2 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo