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Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

  • mfr: 5051C002
  • SKU: 5051C002
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Product highlights

  • Focal Length: 16mm
  • Aperture Range: f/8/-22
  • RF-Mount Lens
  • Canon STM Focus; Full-Time MF
  • Dual-function Manual focus ring & Control Ring
  • 9 elements in 7 groups
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Canon Super Spectra Coating
  • 7-blade circular aperture
  • 43mm Filter Size

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

Canon’s first ultra-wide-angle, fixed focal length RF lens.

A fixed ultra-wide angle lens changes how you see your image before you even press the shutter button. Your enhanced perspective and expansive views create a unique and engaging look of each photo. Whether you are capturing an awe-inspiring starscape, portraits with fun and unique distortion or simply a group selfie while on vacation, the combination of the open f/2.8 lens and ultra wide-angle 16mm field of view makes this a light weight and versatile lens to pack anywhere you go.

High image quality and bright, fixed f/2.8 maximum aperture.

A bright f/2.8 lens combined with the full-frame sensor of each EOS R series digital camera allows for fast shutter speeds in low light with less noise and the ability to beautifully blur the background in close-up shooting or video recording.

Stepping motor (gear-type STM) that provides smooth and quiet continuous AF

Using a stepping motor in the RF16mm F2.8 STM lens aids in natural focus while following a subject using Servo AF in still photography, or clean transitions when repositioning to another subject with Movie Servo AF in video applications. Canon’s STM focus motors are especially renowned for their smoothness in focus changes during live video recording, as well as brisk AF during still-image shooting.

Supremely lightweight and compact, for an ultra-wide lens for full-frame cameras.

The compact size and light weight of the lens makes it an ideal companion on long hikes and excursions. It is also handy for a day out in the city and when you want to be creative with multiple prime lenses.

Minimum focusing distance of 5.11 inches and maximum magnification of 0.26x.

Getting close to your subject with the RF16mm F2.8 STM lens means purposefully distorting your subject, creating an enjoyable new look while also keeping more of the background in frame for visual interest.

 Control/Focusing Ring can directly adjust numerous settings.

The RF16mm F2.8 STM lens incorporates a control/focus ring on the lens barrel. As a Control Ring, it can directly adjust numerous settings including shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation and more. Located towards the end of the lens, the control/focus ring has a tactile, easily distinguished surface and provides tangible feedback for confident use while looking through the viewfinder.

 Circular 7-blade aperture helps deliver beautiful, soft backgrounds.

You'll have no problem when shooting close-up images in getting that creative, fun and pleasantly smooth out-of-focus background blur we all love with the circular 7-blade aperture. Subjects will stand out, and the background provides a beautiful backdrop that's visually appealing. 

Specifications

Physical
Color Black
Weight 5.8 oz. / 0.4 lb. / 165g
Mount
Lens Mount Canon RF Mount
Focus
Maximum Aperture f/2.8
Minimum Aperture f/22
Focal Length 16mm
Maximum Magnification f/2.8
Angle of view Approx. 108°10-inch
Minimum Focus Distance 5.1 in. / 0.43 ft. / 0.13m
Focus Type Auto and Manual Focus
Diaphragm Blades Not Available
Fixed Focal Length 16mm
Lens Type Wide Angle

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Ratings and reviews

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens SKU: 5051C002

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Product excelent I am very pleased to have purchased a top quality Canon product with great value for money
Date published: 2024-09-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Surprisingly great close up photos I got this to do real estate photos but had more fun with the close ups.
Date published: 2024-07-01
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great little landscape lens A fantastic little lens for landscapes and wide angle shots. Those serious about videography would probably want a quieter autofocus system (this is STM instead of USM) since this does have a bit noisier autofocus and some focus breathing, but for the occasional videos I do it’s totally adequate. Images look great from this lens, and it’s light and easily portable. The only issue is there is a bit of barrel distortion from this lens given the size and price point, but that can be corrected in post if shooting RAW.
Date published: 2024-06-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 16 mm lens Very nice lens. Very clear and crisp. Easy to travel with. Great price!!!
Date published: 2024-06-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good Every-Day Addition A 5-star rating for this little lens? Yes, but a caveat: the rating is relative to expectations, price, etc. That is to say, I’m not giving up my 70-200 f/2.8 for this lens. That’s not what the 16 f/2.8 represents in my bag. Here’s where it fits and why I feel it’s a great purchase: because of its size and quality, it has become an every-day carry and compliment to my 50 f/1.8. It fills both a need and a void. When the chips are down, would I rather shoot my EF 17-35 f/2.8? Good question and I don’t know just yet. What I do know is that I’ll shoot this 16mm more frequently because it travels so well and compact. I can put it, the 50, a body, and spare battery in a small cube, put that in my backpack and — by everyone else’s knowledge — I’m not lugging my gear around.
Date published: 2024-05-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens for the price. Great wide angle lens. As sharp as you would expect. Great for video/vlogging as well as a wonderful (and light weight) walk around lens.
Date published: 2023-12-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens This lens is so crisp. I love shooting with it. Incredibly wide and with software lens corrections, the distortion is non-existent.
Date published: 2023-08-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens for everything I just bought this 2 days ago my every day lens now..
Date published: 2022-12-05
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