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Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

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$136.47 $209.95 In stock

Category: Mirrorless System Lenses

The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM is an ultra-wide prime lens designed for full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras. Exceptionally compact and lightweight, it pairs an expansive 16mm field of view with a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it an ideal choice for vlogging, landscapes, architectural interiors, and astrophotography. Built with an aspherical element and Super Spectra coating, it provides clear optical rendering while maintaining a portable pancake-style form factor.

Key Features and Specifications
• Ultra-Wide 16mm Focal Length: Delivers a dramatic 108° field of view on full-frame RF cameras, ideal for tight interior shots, vlogging setups, landscapes, and wide night skies.
• Bright f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Offers enhanced low-light performance, shallow depth-of-field control, and fast shutter speed capability in dim settings.
• Compact Pancake-Style Build: Weighs just 5.8 oz (165g) and measures 1.6″ long, making it extremely portable for everyday carry and travel setups.
• Stepping Motor (STM) AF System: Provides smooth, rapid, and near-silent autofocusing suited for both high-resolution stills and fluid video recording.
• Advanced Optical Design: Features 1 aspherical element to control distortion and spherical aberrations, paired with Super Spectra coating to minimize flare and ghosting.
• Dual Focus/Control Ring: Configurable barrel ring acts as either a precise manual focus adjustment or a control ring for exposure settings (aperture, ISO, exposure compensation).
• Close Focusing Ability: Minimum focusing distance of 5.1″ (13 cm) allows for unique close-up wide-angle perspectives.

Condition and Included Accessories

• Physical and Operational Condition: Optically, there is a minor amount of light dust inside the glass elements consistent with standard use, which does not affect image quality.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Jacob E. ★★★★★

The autofocus is nearly silent and fast enough for video, which is a huge plus for run-and-gun shooting. It’s so small I forget it’s on my camera, but the ultra-wide perspective is perfect for getting dramatic shots in tight spaces.

Chloe ★★★★★

I've shot interiors and tight city streets with it, and the 16mm field of view makes small spaces feel huge without fisheye distortion. The f/2.8 aperture lets in plenty of light for evening handheld shots, and it's so light I forget it's mounted.

Kevin O. ★★★★★

Walking around all day with this lens on my camera and I honestly forgot it was there, it's that compact. The wide 16mm view makes indoor architecture shots feel huge without any distortion issues.