Canon RF 16mm f2.8 STM Lens
Canon RF 16mm f2.8 STM Lens
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Canon RF 16mm f2.8 STM Lens
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| Weight | 165 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 69 × 40 mm |
| Aperture Aperture, measured in f-stops, controls light entering a camera lens and affects image depth. Lower f-stops allow more light and blur backgrounds, while higher f-stops are better for well-lit, sharp landscapes. It\'s a key factor in choosing between prime and zoom lenses for desired photographic effects. |
f/2.8 |
| Brand | |
| Filter Thread Size (mm) |
43 |
| Lens Mount | |
| Lens Type | , |
| Best For Best For - indicates the photography styles and scenarios where the lens or camera excels. This will help you choose equipment suited to your preferred subjects for landscapes, portraits, sports, or macro photography. | , , , , , , , |
| Warranty |
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Description
Canon RF 16mm f2.8 STM Lens Overview
With an incredibly wide and fast f/2.8 aperture, the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM lens unleashes new creative potential for photographers and content creators. Weighing just 165g, this impressively compact and lightweight optic delivers stunning 16mm ultra wide-angle views, making it the ideal take-anywhere lens for spontaneous shooting opportunities.
Offering a versatile range of features in a remarkably portable form factor, the RF 16mm F2.8 STM punches above its weight. It captures expansive scenes with ease, from sweeping landscapes and tall cityscapes to tiny interiors and everything in between. The fast f/2.8 maximum aperture excels in low light, produces pleasing background blur, and creates striking sun stars for standout landscape and architectural photography.
Vloggers will love the 16mm focal length that effortlessly fits single shooters in the frame with room to spare – it’s easy to film high-quality handheld or mounted video. The stepping motor (STM) enables smooth, near-silent focus transitions for excellent autofocus in both stills and video recording. As well as still photography and video, the RF 16mm F2.8 STM also suit real estate, events coverage, astrophotography and more.
As part of Canon’s revolutionary RF lens system, the mount offers new creative possibilities by opening up a world of emerging technologies like in-lens optical stabilisation. Despite the tiny size, image quality does not suffer – with an aspherical lens reducing chromatic aberration and enhancing clarity and contrast. The electronic focusing ring provides precise control too.
At this price point, the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM lens is very competitively positioned as a surprisingly affordable addition to expand your RF system. For EOS R series camera owners looking to dip a toe into ultra-wide-angle shooting, it’s a no-brainer.
Key Features Of This Lens:
- Ultra-compact 40.2mm design
- Lightweight 165g body
- Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture
- Stepping motor (STM) focusing
- Minimum 0.13m focusing distance
- Seven-blade circular aperture
- 16mm ultra wide-angle coverage
- Compatible with RF mount cameras
- Affordable prime lens
User Benefits of This Lens:
- Highly portable wide-angle lens
- Comfortable to carry all day
- Low light and bokeh potential
- Smooth and quiet autofocus
- Unique close-up perspectives
- Pleasing background blur
- Built with the latest RF technologies
- Great value addition to the RF Mount system
Features In Detail
Ultra-Wide Perspective
With its 16mm ultra-wide-angle focal length, the RF 16mm F2.8 STM captures stunningly expansive scenes. Fit more in the frame with sweeping landscapes, tall buildings, expansive interiors and more. The angle of view suits a diverse array of photography styles, from architecture and real estate to environmental portraiture, astrophotography and vlogging. Compared to traditional wide-angle zooms, the 16mm prime focal length provides an even greater width for a dramatic impact.
Compact Dimensions
Measuring just 40.2mm long and weighing a mere 165g, the RF 16mm F2.8 STM is astonishingly compact and portable. The lightweight body means you can carry the lens everywhere, while the tiny proportions won’t add bulk to your EOS R series camera. The small size allows impressive discretion as well, enabling candid documentary images. Despite the diminutive size, image quality and construction standards have not been compromised.
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture
Offering a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture, this 16mm optic gathers ample light for handheld shooting in dim conditions. Blur backgrounds by opening up to f/2.8, while the seven-blade diaphragm renders pleasing bokeh when required. The fast aperture also produces striking sun stars for captivating landscape and architecture photography featuring the sun in the frame.
STM Focusing Motor
An internal stepping motor (STM) drives the autofocus mechanism, achieving quick and quiet performance. Smooth focus transitions are suited to both stills and video recording, providing a consistent experience across formats. With electronic manual focusing available too, accurate control is assured for creative focus adjustment.
Close Focusing Capability
A minimum focusing distance of just 0.13m at the 16mm focal length allows you to move in tight on details and small subjects. Fill the frame with characteristic perspectives by closing focusing on patterns, textures and more at this proximity for a sense of dynamism. Applying this close-up potential expands the lens’s creative flexibility even further.
Optimised Image Quality
Employing one aspherical lens element within the optical formula controls spherical aberrations and curvature of the field to realise a high level of clarity across the image frame. Chromatic aberrations are also minimal, further enhancing resolution. With a total of nine elements arranged in seven groups, the optical design maximises quality despite the compact form factor.
Versatile Shooting Modes
Shoot in regular full frame dimensions or engage APS-C crop mode for tighter framing equivalent to 25.6mm. This dual shooting option comes in handy when you need more reach or want two distinct perspectives for added flexibility during use. Activating Focus Bracketing and Focus Stacking modes via the camera body also expands potential.
What Cameras The Canon RF 16mm is Compatible with
The Canon RF 16mm f2.8 STM Lens is compatible with the following Canon EOS R series mirrorless cameras:
Photography Styles suitable For The Canon RF 16mm
- Vlogging – The wide 16mm perspective effortlessly fits vloggers in frame and STM focusing enables smooth autofocus transitions when filming yourself talking.
- Real Estate Photography – Capture expansive indoor areas like living rooms and master bedrooms with ultra-wide-angle coverage.
- Landscape Photography – A sweeping 16mm field of view is ideal for dramatic ocean, mountain and skyscape scenes.
- Astrophotography – Fast f/2.8 aperture gathers light for stunning night sky shots showcasing the Milky Way.
- Street Photography – A discreet lens you can wield candidly on the streets capturing bustling urban life scenes.
- Architecture Photography – Fits towering buildings in the frame and delivers intricate detail through improved optics.
- Interiors Photography – Ultra-wide perspective captures small rooms in their entirety for professional property walkthroughs and creative shoots.
Offering an ultra-wide and fast prime optic in a highly compact form, the RF 16mm F2.8 STM’s portable design and versatile capabilities make it ideal for vlogging, real estate, landscapes, Astro and more.
What We Think of This Lens – A Campkins Cameras Lens Review
The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM lens punches well above its weight. For its tiny size and price tag, this optic leverages the RF mount system to deliver impressively wide perspectives in a take-anywhere form factor. Images showcase plenty of detail too thanks to the advanced optics and effective aberration handling.
We love using this lens for selfie-style filming where fitting yourself in the frame can otherwise pose challenges – the wide coverage handles this with ease. Vlogging is an obvious application, as is real estate photography and any shooting requiring expansive views. The stepping motor autofocus strikes the right balance of speed and smoothness for both photos and videos as well.
Wide-angle primes tend to command lofty prices, so we appreciate this f/2.8 version brings ultra-wide shooting to a broader audience. Landscape and night sky photographers will enjoy the bright aperture too for low-light situations. Plus, utilising crop mode gives you a tighter 25.6mm perspective option when required.
While the plastic exterior reflects the affordable cost, it feels reassuringly robust during everyday use while the weight saving helps no end for portability. All in all, we strongly recommend the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM as a highly compelling portable prime lens and a fantastic value addition to an EOS R series kit bag.
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What’s in the box?
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM Lens
- EF-43 Lens Cap
- Lens Dust Cap RF
- User Manual Kit
Sample Images Taken With This Lens
Specifications
| Specifications | Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16mm |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8-22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Lens Construction | 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Special Elements | 1 aspherical lens |
| Diagonal Angle of View | 108° 10′ |
| Focusing Type | STM (stepping motor) |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.13m / 0.43ft |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.26x |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 43mm |
| Dimensions | 40.2 x 60.9mm / 1.6 x 2.4in |
| Weight | 165g / 5.8oz |
| Mount | RF |
| Weather Seals | None |
Frequently Asked Questions About This Lens
What is the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM lens best suited for?
With its incredibly wide 16mm perspective, fast f/2.8 aperture and STM autofocus, this impressively compact and lightweight lens is ideal for handheld videography and photography like vlogging, landscapes, real estate tours, astrophotography and more.
How wide is 16mm on a full-frame camera?
At 16mm on a full-frame Canon EOS R series camera, this lens offers an ultra-wide 108° diagonal angle of view to easily fit expansive scenes in the frame from small interiors to sweeping vistas. It delivers unique perspectives.
Does the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM lens have image stabilisation?
Unfortunately, there is no built-in image stabilisation. To eliminate blur from camera shake when shooting handheld still photos or video, Canon recommends using this lens on a body with In-Body Image Stabilisation like the EOS R5 and EOS R6.
Is the Canon RF 16mm good for low-light photography?
The relatively fast f/2.8 maximum aperture provides a degree of flexibility for available darkness shooting. Combined with a high ISO setting, you can capture stunning handheld low-light images or astrophotography scenes.
How does the image quality compare to premium wide-angle RF lenses?
Whilst not reaching the optical standards of L-series glass, the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM still delivers good clarity across the frame along with reliable autofocus thanks to the RF mount system. It offers astonishing value given the tiny size and cost.
About Canon
As one of the leading Canon retailers in the UK, Campkins Cameras is proud to offer an extensive range of Canon products to photography enthusiasts and professionals alike. Based in Cambridge, we have been serving the photographic community for over 50 years, providing expert advice, top-notch customer service, and an unrivalled selection of Canon cameras, lenses, and accessories.
At Campkins Cameras, we understand the importance of having access to the latest and greatest in photographic technology. That's why we stock the full range of Canon mirrorless cameras, including the cutting-edge EOS R series. From the flagship R1 to the versatile EOS R, R3, R5 and R6II, and the budget-friendly RP, R8, R7, R100, R10 and R50, we have the perfect Canon mirrorless camera to suit your needs and skill level.
Of course, a camera is only as good as the lens you pair it with, which is why we also carry a comprehensive selection of Canon's RF-mount lenses and RF-S lenses. Whether you're a landscape photographer in need of a wide-angle zoom, a wildlife enthusiast seeking a powerful telephoto, or a portrait artist looking for the perfect prime, our knowledgeable staff can help you find the right RF lens to take your photography to the next level.
As a brick-and-mortar shop in the heart of Cambridge, we offer a unique hands-on experience that online retailers simply can't match. Our customers can come in, speak with our friendly experts, and get a feel for the cameras and lenses they're interested in before making a purchase. We also offer a range of Canon-related services, including sensor cleaning, camera maintenance, and personalised tutoring to help you get the most out of your Canon gear.
But don't worry if you're not local to Cambridge – we also have a strong online presence and ship throughout the UK. Our website is regularly updated with the latest Canon products and special offers, and our online support team is always ready to answer your questions and help you make informed decisions about your photographic purchases.
So whether you're a professional or an amateur, a Cambridge local or a photographer from further afield, Campkins Cameras is your go-to destination for all things Canon. Trust us to provide you with the best products, the most knowledgeable advice, and the highest level of service as you explore the exciting world of Canon photography.
Immerse yourself in the world of photography with Canon, a global leader in imaging technology and innovation. With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Canon has been at the forefront of the camera industry, consistently delivering high-quality, cutting-edge products that empower photographers and filmmakers to bring their creative visions to life. From the best cameras for beginners to the best mirrorless cameras for professionals, Canon offers a comprehensive range of cameras and lenses to suit every skill level and shooting style.
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Overview
| Weight | 165 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 69 × 40 mm |
| Aperture Aperture, measured in f-stops, controls light entering a camera lens and affects image depth. Lower f-stops allow more light and blur backgrounds, while higher f-stops are better for well-lit, sharp landscapes. It\'s a key factor in choosing between prime and zoom lenses for desired photographic effects. |
f/2.8 |
| Brand | |
| Filter Thread Size (mm) |
43 |
| Lens Mount | |
| Lens Type | , |
| Best For Best For - indicates the photography styles and scenarios where the lens or camera excels. This will help you choose equipment suited to your preferred subjects for landscapes, portraits, sports, or macro photography. | , , , , , , , |
| Warranty |
2 Year Warranty |
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