Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens with Accessories Kit
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Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens with 43mm Multi Coated UV Slim Filter, Cleaning Cloth

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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?TIMOTHY S : It's versatilityNATHANIEL B : Definitely in need of a wide lensYOLANDA O : price and info received on it.JANICE L : Reviews/TripANDREW V : Needed an affordable wide angle lens for vlogging and some photography.MICHAEL T : Great value for the priceNICHOLAS C : Aurora's baby!JAMES L : need for real estate video toursPETER LA D : fast wideTIMOTHY A : Good reviews. Auto focus unlike my ziess 16mm. will make a good walk around lens on my R5.JOSEPH L B : Up coming tripWALT E : I wanted a light, fast and inexpensive prime lens and this had decent reviews so I thought I'd give it a try.DANIEL M : I needed a widen angle lens for environmental portraits but didn't want to buy a 16-35. This is smaller, easier to carry.ERIC J : Because the kit with the lens hood is not availableNICOLE P : I love the RF 50 mm but wanted something wider for travel and landscapes. Lots of good reviews and folks using this lens with the R6. I can't wait to get it and take it camping.KATHY S : Astrophotography. This included filters.PAUL B : Great value, will use for wedding reception dancing wide angle everything is in focus more and captures all the action and perfect for getting in the middle of fun moments!JUSTO R : this offer included the lens filtersVEERAB S : For wide angle photo and videographerGEORGE M : Many positive reviews. Especially wide and cheap for RF cameras.DAVID G : needed a smaller wide angle for travelBIJU D : This is a great ultra wide angle lens from canon at a very reasonable price range.ALFONSO C : Price and quality. Have R Camera.JAMES H : I am beginning to offer real estate photography services, and needed an ultra wide angle. This is a nice affordable lense in that focal range for the new R series bodies.NICHOLAS N : Good reviews and looking for a wide angle lensTIM H : small size. Relatively fast aperture.RICHARD V : Canon offering a super-wide lens, with pretty good reviews, for a very reasonable price.ROBIN M : To be used for real estate photographyANTONIO M : I need a lens for videoLottie J : Best dealLOUIS O : Great quality!ADRIANE W : For landscape photographyJOE R : Close focus for flowers!MIKE A : because its coolTIM C : Interior wide angle and vloggingRICARDO R : I want to try a wide angle before purchasing the 15-35 L lense.DANIEL F : I needed a light weight lens to use with my gimbal.JOSE T : It’s a good deal with the added UV filterWILLIAM R : Wife wanted a wide angle lens to add to her collection.RAM S : good review of the lensDAVID B W : Good price and accessory kit is an added benefitKEN B : I heard this is a fun lensRANALDO S : This was my best selection because of the extra value. Included are the protective filters. Most importantly the points saved from earlier. My points translated into dollars made all the difference.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-02-03T21:17:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Buy

Everything is great! Excellent Lens, was packaged neatly. Satisfied overall. I will surely buy again.

MARIAH J.

2024-12-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wide angle = Wide Range of Possibility

This has become a go to lens for me in many scenarios. I would give it 6 stars based on the price.

Swellhunter

2024-10-23T17:25:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Just what the Doctor Order...

Wide enough for my liking. Just want in needed for my trip.

NATHANIEL B.

2024-09-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Product excelent

I am very pleased to have purchased a top quality Canon product with great value for money

fabriciojachowicz

2024-06-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Surprisingly great close up photos

I got this to do real estate photos but had more fun with the close ups.

Tando

2024-06-22T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

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.

MikeN86

2024-06-17T08:02:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens!

Love it! Great bang for the buck! RF lenses are so expensive so I am thankful that canon is offering these "nifty" lenses at a lower cost bracket!

M E.

2024-06-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

16 mm lens

Very nice lens. Very clear and crisp. Easy to travel with. Great price!!!

Mr B.

2024-05-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

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.

Write B.

2024-04-09T08:17:15

Rated 4 out of 5

decent

decent 16mm lens

Wayne T.

2023-12-29T03:27:09

Rated 5 out of 5

A great little lens!

Sharp and light, a fun lens to use for both landscapes and silly portraits of my dogs. At a bright f/2.8 I'm able to take fun wide angle portraits inside as well as outside.

MICHELLE O.

2023-12-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

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.

Scott V.

2023-11-02T08:22:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for the price

So far so good! It's perfect for landscape photography and the extra filters are just an added bonus!

JOSHUA B.

2023-08-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

This lens is so crisp. I love shooting with it. Incredibly wide and with software lens corrections, the distortion is non-existent.

BPS

2023-08-28T09:24:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Ultra Wide Option

Nice wide Lens!!! Great price good performance.

Donald W.

2023-07-16T08:30:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Enjoying this lens and how close I can get

Wayne T.

2023-07-03T00:13:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this lens for my Canon EOS R

Very good lens! With this lens i can go more wide than my 24-70mm. I use this lens for wide shots of event decoration and some quickly real state photos and works perfectly ?? The combination of the wide mm and the portable that is make it perfect for every occasion.

Jacobo M.

2023-05-18T19:48:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Great lens used for real estate

Tyler J.

2022-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for everything

I just bought this 2 days ago my every day lens now..

Row

2022-10-02T10:45:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it.

Great lens, and especially in this price range

Joshua V.

2022-08-21T08:25:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Recommended

Excellent condition and works beautifully!

Dorna b.

2022-05-19T08:29:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Canon RF 16mm

I?m very happy with this 16mm RF lens. It?s light weight, compact and most importantly sharp. Increíble price point too

ALEX M.

2022-05-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wondering

Does this Lens fit to an EOS Rebel T7 just curious before I purchase for a good up close video/blogging etc Lens

OFFTIMEFISHER

2022-03-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great 16mm 2.8 Lens!

If you?re traveling, this will be a good lens bringing than your Red Rings.

Michael S.

2022-03-18T08:30:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Who wouldn't

Who wouldn't love this lens? I love it a lot!

JAMES E.

2022-03-13T09:53:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Sharp, sharp and more sharp. Using it on my Canon EOS R5.

kathy f.

2022-02-08T07:27:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Nifty compact wide angle for R5 mirrorless

Good price and sharpness for a light weight, prime, wide angle.

richard w.

2022-01-27T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Light weight, small, wide angel lens

The picture needs to be digitally corrected with this lens. It is a very small and light wide angle lens though. Satisfied with the purchase.

Robert2022

2022-01-04T18:12:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Great price for a great lense.

Great wide angle lense at a great price.

JAIME P.

2022-01-03T08:33:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Canon RF16mm, F2.8STM

Excellent lens, great quality

MARTIN G.

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Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Specifications

Lens

Lens

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  • Focal Length

    16mm

  • Aperture

    F2.8 - F22

  • Lens Mount Type

    RF Mount; Metal Mount

  • Lens Format

    Full Frame

  • Compatible Cameras

    Canon EOS R-series, including full-frame

  • Minimum Focusing Distance

    0.43' (0.13m)

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.26x

  • Field of View, at Minimum Focus Distance

    Approx.: 5.3 x 3.5" (134 x 90mm)

  • Angle of View (Diagonal)

    Approx. 108 Degree 10"

Optical Design

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  • Lens Construction

    9 elements in 7 groups

  • Special Elements

    (One) Aspherical element

  • Lens Coating

    Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating)

  • Filter Size Diameter

    43mm

  • Aperture Blades

    7; circular shape

  • Image Stabilization

    No (With EOS R5 in-body stabilization - 5.5 stops correction)

Focusing

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  • 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

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  • 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

    No - focus mode selected in camera menu

  • MF/Control Ring Switch

    Provided on lens barrel

  • Distance Scale

    No
    Distance scale available in EVF or Live View LCD screen of compatible
    EOS R-series cameras

  • Distance Limiter Switch

    No

  • Dust/Weather Resistant Construction

    No

Physical

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  • Dimensions (Dia x L)

    Maximum Outer (Approx.): 1.6 x 2.7" (40.6 x 68.5mm)

  • Weight

    Approx.: 5.8 oz (165g)

Other

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  • UPC Code

    192223222007

About Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great Compact Wide Angle Lens

By DANIEL G.

Great lens! I was looking for a wide lens to supplement my RF 24-105L for my R6. I was still having to use my cellphone for wide angle shots. I wanted something small that I could carry with that lens as a supplement on hikes, largely to capture wide angle landscapes. This fits that need perfectly. Its small and light. It takes much better pictures than my cellphone and seems comparable to the images I get out of my RF 24-105 L. Is there some distortion at the edges of the image; yes, ...

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Great 16mm 2.8 Lens!

By Michael S.

If you?re traveling, this will be a good lens bringing than your Red Rings.

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.

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Features

  • First ultra wide-angle, fixed focal length RF lens
  • High image quality and bright, fixed f/2.8 maximum aperture
  • A stepping motor (gear-type STM) that provides smooth & quiet continuous AF during video recording
  • Supremely lightweight and compact, for an ultra-wide lens for full-frame cameras
  • Minimum focusing distance of 5.11 inches and maximum magnification of 0.26x
  • Control/Focusing Ring can directly adjust numerous settings

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

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Key Features

  • First ultra wide-angle, fixed focal length RF lens
  • High image quality and bright, fixed f/2.8 maximum aperture
  • A stepping motor (gear-type STM) that provides smooth & quiet continuous AF during video recording
  • Supremely lightweight and compact, for an ultra-wide lens for full-frame cameras
  • Minimum focusing distance of 5.11 inches and maximum magnification of 0.26x
  • Control/Focusing Ring can directly adjust numerous settings

What's in the box:

  • Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens
  • Lens Cap (E-43)
  • Lens Dust Cap (RF)
  • Canon 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • ProOptic 43mm Multi Coated UV Slim Filter
  • Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

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