Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM


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Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM

MFR SKU: 5051C002 | Helix SKU: CA5051C002

RF 16mm F2.8 STM Lens

Compact, versatile, speedy and affordable, the new RF16mm F2.8 STM lens is a terrific complement to any EOS R series digital camera. Offering an ultra-wide angle of view and a bright f/2.8 aperture, it's an excellent choice whether taking interior photos in tight spaces, seeking out the perfect landscape, or as the perfect webcam lens when used in combination with an EOS camera and EOS Webcam Utility on a video call. With a 16mm F2.8 lens, you can experiment with enhancing perspectives, capturing starscapes, or with the close focusing distance of 5.11 inches, get up close to your subject while still keeping the background more visible. Video users will find this ultra-wide lens a natural for vlogging, especially with its supremely light weight.

With its remarkable combination of optical excellence and refined performance, all in a small package that's easy to bring most anywhere, the RF16mm F2.8 STM is a stellar companion to any EOS R series digital camera.

Features:

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.

A stepping motor (gear-type STM) that provides smooth and quiet continuous AF during video recording

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 in itself.

Specifications

Lens

Focal Length 16mm
Maximum & Minimum Aperture F2.8 – F22
Lens Mount Type RF Mount; Metal Mount
Compatible Cameras Canon EOS R-series, including full-frame
Minimum Focusing Distance 5.1 in. / 0.43 ft. / 0.13m
Maximum Magnification 0.26x
Field of View at Minimum Focusing Distance Approx. 5.3 x 3.5 in. (134 x 90mm)
Angle of View (Diagonal) Approx. 108°10

 

Optical Design

Lens Construction 9 elements in 7 groups
Special Elements (One) Aspherical element
Lens Coating Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating)
Filter Size Diameter ø43mm
Aperture Blades 7; circular shape
Image Stabilization None (with EOS R5 in-body stabilization – 5.5 stops correction)

 

Focusing

Focusing Drive System Canon STM (Stepping motor; gear-type)
Full-Time Manual Focusing Yes
(after One-Shot AF; after Servo AF with compatible EOS R-series cameras)
Dual Pixel CMOS AF Coverage (Horizontal x Vertical)
  • EOS R/RP — Approx. 88% x 100%
  • EOS R5/R6 — Approx. 90% x 100%
  • Face Detect + Tracking – Approx. 100% x 100%

 

Exterior Design

Control Ring Dual-function Manual focus ring / Control Ring (selected with switch on lens)
  • No clicks when set to Control Ring function
Manual Focus Ring Electronic ring system
  • Full-time Manual focus possible
  • No physical limit to ring rotational angle
AF/MF Switch None - focus mode selected in camera menu
MF/Control Ring Switch Provided on lens barrel
Distance Scale Yes
(after One-Shot AF; after Servo AF with compatible EOS R-series cameras)
Distance Limiter Switch None
  • Distance scale available in EVF or Live View LCD screen of compatible EOS R-series cameras
Dust/Weather Resistant Construction None

 

Dimensions & Weight

Maximum Outer Diameter x Length Approx. 1.6 in. x 2.7 in. (40.1 x ø69.2mm)
Weight Approx. 5.8 oz. / 0.4 lb. / 165g

 

Accessories

Lens Hood Canon EW-65C
  • Bayonet-mount, petal-shaped hood
  • Optional accessory, sold separately
Lens Cap (Front) Canon E-45 (center pinch-type) (Bundled)
(Rear) Canon Dust Cap RF
Dust Cap Canon Lens Dust Cap RF (Bundled)
Lens Case Canon Lens Case LP1014
  • Optional accessory, sold separately
Extension Tubes None (No Canon RF mount extension tubes)
Close-Up Lenses 250D/500D None (no ø43mm size available)
Canon RF Extender RF1.4x & RF2.0x Not Compatible
Canon Gelatin Filter Holder III/IV Not Compatible

 

† Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.

RF 16mm F2.8 STM Lens

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