Canon
Canon RF16mm f/2.8 STM
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 93.6 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 74.8 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 92.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 84.2 |
Age adjustment: ×0.93 (older models get a slight downward adjustment so newer products with current technology are fairly represented).
📖 Overview
The Canon RF16mm f/2.8 STM is an ultra-wide prime lens that's incredibly compact and lightweight. It's great for landscapes, architecture, and vlogging, offering a very wide field of view. Its image quality is decent, but not exceptional, especially at the edges.
📸 Browse 43 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 16mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Mount | Canon RF |
| AF Motor | STM |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 13.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x |
| Elements / Groups | 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Filter Diameter | 43mm |
| Weight | 165g |
| Dimensions | 69.0 x 40.0mm |
| Release Year | 2021 |
| MSRP | $299 |
🛒 Where to Buy the Canon RF16mm f/2.8 STM
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Canon RF16mm f/2.8 STM, sourced from SampleShots.
📷 Compatible Cameras
Native Mount
Canon EOS R
Canon EOS R6
Canon EOS R5
Canon EOS RP
Canon EOS R10
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS R100
Canon EOS R3
Canon EOS R5 C
Canon EOS R6 III
Canon EOS R1
+ 3 more compatible cameras
