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Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

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Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

Focal length
16 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
165 g
Filter diameter
43 mm
Min. focus distance
13 cm
Length
69 mm
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At a Glance

Compact at 165 g and 69 mm long, this 16 mm ultra-wide prime for Canon RF full frame offers f/2.8. It focuses to 13 cm and has no stabilizer. Landscapes, architecture, interiors and travel are the typical uses.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Travel

Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
16 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
7
Weight
165 g (0.36 lb)
Filter diameter
43 mm
Min. focus distance
13 cm (5.12 in)
Length
69 mm (2.72 in)
Diameter
40 mm (1.57 in)

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Which cameras does the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM fit?

The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 26 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R6 V, Canon EOS R6 Mark III, Canon EOS C50, Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Canon EOS C400, Canon EOS C80, Canon EOS R8, Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon EOS R5 C, Canon EOS R3, Canon EOS R5, Canon EOS R6, Canon EOS Ra, Canon EOS RP, Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V, Canon EOS R100, Canon EOS R50, Canon EOS R7, Canon EOS R10, Canon EOS C70

Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensCanon RF 16mm F2.8 STMSamyang / Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 RFArtra Lab Latalumen 14mm f/2.8 V2Samyang / Rokinon MF 14mm F2.8 RF
Focal length16 mm14 mm14 mm14 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight165 g484 g547 g810 g
Filter diameter43 mm–82 mm–
Min. focus distance13 cm20 cm22 cm28 cm
Length69 mm95 mm78 mm120 mm
Autofocusyesyesnono
Image stabilizationnononono

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Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM weigh?

The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM weighs 165 g. It is 69 mm long with a diameter of 40 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM use?

The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM takes 43 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM is 13 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 26 mm in full-frame terms.

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