Step into the dynamic world of ultra-wide-angle photography with the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM lens. This remarkably compact and lightweight prime lens opens up a vast field of view, allowing you to capture everything from sweeping landscapes and grand architecture to engaging vlogs and group selfies. Its sleek, “pancake” design makes it an ideal travel companion and a discreet option for street photography, providing a unique perspective that adds drama and scale to your images and videos without weighing you down.
Engineered for versatility, the RF 16mm features a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture that excels in low-light conditions and offers creative control over depth of field. The STM stepping motor provides fast, smooth, and near-silent autofocus, a crucial feature for videographers and vloggers who need reliable performance without audible focusing noise. Get creative with its impressive close-focusing capability of just 5.1 inches, allowing you to get right up to your subject for dramatic wide-angle close-ups. An aspherical lens element helps to ensure high image quality from corner to corner by minimizing distortions and aberrations.
Technical Specifications:
Focal Length: 16mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Lens Mount: Canon RF
Format Compatibility: Full-Frame
Image Stabilization: No
Focus Type: Autofocus with Gear-type STM
Optical Design: 9 Elements in 7 Groups
Aspherical Elements: 1
Minimum Focus Distance: 5.12 inches / 13 cm
Maximum Magnification: 0.26x
Filter Size: 43 mm (Front)
Control Ring: Yes (Selectable for MF or Control)
Dimensions (DxL): 2.7 x 1.6 inches / 69.2 x 40.1 mm
Weight: 5.82 oz / 165 g
