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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?TAVIO R : Good value for the package dealGARY G : I have the R5 and the R6 II and need a wide angle for astrophotographyCHARLES P : Nice dealLEONARD D : Lightweight for travel.MONICA M : Ultra wide angle lens at an economy $...CHARLES G : Low aperture wide angle lense at low cost and small for travelMARK H : For vlogging, selfies, groups, architectural, and landscape photography. I feel the lens hood is a must have.LESLIE M : Well I needed this addition to my Canon RF line up of lens’s after watching tons of YouTube review videos. I needed a wide angle lens!BRAD V : I wanted a small ultra wide angle lens for my Canon R6.STEPHEN T : I wanted this lens & your bundling with hood etc made it the best deal.MICHAEL B : first lens of the trinityLARRY M : It seems the best choice to fit my needsTOM T : Planning to join some photo workshops & thought this would be a good addition to my gear.WILLIAM F : I loved that you included the lens hood with the lens.CARLOS N : walk around lensCHAD P : Good price for the kit and lens.

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
  • 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)

  • UPC Code

    192223222021

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.

Experience the power and versatility of the RF 16mm F2.8 STM Lens, a compact and lightweight solution designed to enhance your photography and videography with any EOS R series digital camera. This lens offers an ultra-wide angle of view, making it an ideal choice for capturing expansive landscapes, intricate interiors, and stunning starscapes.

The bright f/2.8 aperture ensures excellent performance in low-light conditions, allowing you to capture the beauty of the night sky or the ambiance of dimly lit interiors. The 16mm F2.8 lens also allows for creative experimentation with perspective, providing a unique view of your subjects.

The RF 16mm F2.8 STM Lens also excels in close-up photography, with a close focusing distance of just 5.11 inches. This feature allows you to get up close to your subject while still maintaining a wider view of the background, perfect for creating depth and context in your images.

For video enthusiasts and vloggers, this ultra-wide lens is a game-changer. Its lightweight design makes it easy to carry and handle, while the wide angle of view ensures you capture every detail of your surroundings. When used in conjunction with an EOS camera and EOS Webcam Utility, it serves as an excellent webcam lens for high-quality video calls.

In summary, the RF 16mm F2.8 STM Lens, bundled with the Canon EW-65C Lens Hood, 43mm Multi Coated UV Slim Filter, and Cleaning Kit, offers a remarkable combination of optical excellence and refined performance. Its compact size and light weight make it an easy-to-carry companion for your EOS R series digital camera, ready to enhance your photography and videography experiences.

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.

Key Features

  • Ultra-wide angle RF 16mm F2.8 STM Lens, perfect for landscape and interior photography
  • Bright f/2.8 aperture for excellent low-light performance
  • Close focusing distance of 5.11 inches, allowing for detailed close-up shots
  • Lightweight design, ideal for vlogging and video usage
  • Bundled with Canon EW-65C Lens Hood, 43mm Multi Coated UV Slim Filter, and Cleaning Kit

What's in the box:

  • Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens
  • EW-65C Lens Hood
  • Lens Cap (E-43)
  • Lens Dust Cap (RF)
  • Canon 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • ProOptic 43mm Multi Coated UV Slim Filter
  • ProOptic Complete Optics Care and Cleaning Kit