Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

• RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
• One Aspherical Element
• Super Spectra Coating
• STM Stepping AF Motor
• Customizable Control Ring
• Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

Go Ultra-Wide with the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens is an ultra-wide-angle prime lens designed for Canon’s full-frame RF-mount mirrorless cameras. Compact, lightweight, and affordable, it’s perfect for vloggers, landscape photographers, and creatives looking for wide, immersive compositions in both stills and video.

Bright Aperture and Wide Perspective of the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

With a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens performs well in low light and allows for pleasing subject-background separation. The 16mm focal length offers a broad field of view ideal for capturing expansive landscapes, large interiors, architecture, and travel scenes.

Optical Design of the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens is built with 9 elements in 7 groups, including an aspherical element that helps correct distortion and maintain edge-to-edge sharpness. Despite its small size, it delivers strong image quality for everyday creative use.

Autofocus Performance of the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

Equipped with a stepping motor (STM), the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens provides smooth, silent, and responsive autofocus performance. This makes it especially useful for video creators who need quiet operation and fast focus transitions during recording.

Portable and Lightweight Build of the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

Weighing just about 165 grams, the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens is incredibly lightweight and easy to carry. Its compact pancake-style design makes it a perfect everyday walkaround lens, especially for photographers and videographers who value mobility.

Versatile Applications of the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

Whether you're shooting handheld vlogs, streaming content, capturing sweeping vistas, or working in tight spaces, the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens gives you the creative freedom to explore bold visual perspectives. It’s also suitable for astrophotography, thanks to its wide field of view and bright aperture.

Seamless Integration of the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens with EOS R Cameras

Designed for the RF mount, the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens works flawlessly with Canon EOS R-series cameras. It supports full autofocus, digital lens correction, and in-camera stabilization features when paired with compatible bodies.