Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
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The RF 16mm F2.8 STM is a compact and affordable 16mm lens from the EOS R series with a high aperture, designed for creative content creators - vloggers, photographers, and filmmakers - who are looking for a full-frame lens that inspires them to explore new genres and styles.
Ultra-wide angle with a 108° field of view to capture all details. High aperture of f/2.8. Outstanding close focusing distance of 0.13 m. Impressive image quality. Smooth and quiet STM autofocus motor - perfect for video recording as well. A wonderfully small and lightweight lens weighing only 165 g, making it easy to take anywhere.
Included in the box:
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM, lens cap E-43, RF rear lens cap, user manual.
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Weight | 165 g |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Lens type | Normal Lens, Prime lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Canon RF |
Item number | 16615657 |
Manufacturer | Canon |
Category | Lenses |
Manufacturer no. | 5051C005 |
Release date | 14.10.2021 |
Sales rank in Category Lenses | 17 of 3597 |
Colour | Black, Silver |
Material group | Glass |
Material | 9 elements in 7 groups |
Minimum focus distance | 0.13 m |
Lens type | Normal Lens, Prime lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Canon RF |
Aperture | 2.80 f/ |
Min. aperture | 22 f/ |
Min. focal length (exact) | 16 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 16 mm |
Focal length | 16 mm |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 7 x |
Filter thread | 43 mm |
Number of lenses | 9 |
Number of lens groups | 7 |
Lens equipment | Metal bayonet |
Optical zoom | 0.26 x |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Min. aperture opening | f/22 |
Max. aperture | f/2.8 |
Aperture | f/22 - 2.8 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 0.02 m |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 0.02 m |
Filter thread | 0.04 m |
Lens equipment | Circular aperture, Fixed front lens, Internal focusing, Lens hood, Video lens |
Country of origin | Taiwan |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Lens Cap E-43, Lens Cap RF, Manual, RF 16mm |
Weight | 165 g |
Length | 69.20 mm |
Diameter | 40.10 mm |
Length | 11.60 cm |
Width | 9.50 cm |
Height | 9.60 cm |
Weight | 312 g |
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| Valid from | 24.11.2025 |
| Ends | 1.12.2025 |
| Closing date | 1.12.2025 |
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Canon's new wide-angle lens for the R system costs only 330 euros. In the centre of the frame, it delivers top values for resolution and contrast at f/2.8 and f/5.6. However, both decrease by about 50 per cent towards the edges. Shutting down the aperture does little to change this...
... With just 0.6 f-stops of edge shading at open aperture f/2.8, there is hardly anything to complain about in the test of lens quality. Distortion is almost non-existent, as is chromatic aberration. The autofocus performance is top. The standard deviation is very low. All in all, the new wide-angle is a real recommendation to buy.