Wide Angle Lens
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Put yourself in the picture with this fast, affordable, ultra-wide EOS R-series lens. At 16mm this full frame prime is great for vlogging, landscapes, architecture, astrophotography and more.
Go wide, go bright and put yourself in the picture
Meet the RF 16mm F2.8 STM. It’s the ultimate affordable EOS R-series lens for vlogging and more.
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Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Designed for vloggers and creative content makers
For crisp, clear ultra-wide views this lightweight and super compact full frame 16mm prime will transform your images and videos, inspiring creativity at every opportunity – from landscapes to architecture and even astrophotography. Can you afford not to have one?
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FILMAKING LENS
Vlogging
Shoot movies and stills
PRIME LENS
Landscape photography
16mm | 1/250 sec | f/11 | ISO 100
FULL-FRAME LENS
Astrophotography
16mm | 25.0 sec | f/2.8 | ISO 6400
Ultra-wide view to capture all the detail
At 16mm, the RF 16mm F2.8 STM’s full-frame focal length is ultra-wide, offering optimum vlogging potential and great creative opportunities for content creators shooting interiors and big views.Smooth and quiet STM motor, perfect for video
The STM lens motor offers refined, quiet focusing and great smoothness. It is fast for photo, and provides that stunning cinematic look for video, too.Fast f/2.8 circular aperture
The RF 16mm F2.8 STM has a fast f/2.8 aperture, delivering smooth, soft bokeh and highlights, great for landscapes with lots of foreground, as well as depth-of-field control when you want to vlog.Superb image quality
The RF 16mm F2.8 STM features nine lens elements in seven groups with a single PMo aspheric lens for excellent colour rendition and crisp, contrasty images – great for architecture and travel.Get closer in crop mode
When shooting in crop mode, the RF 16mm F2.8 STM becomes a 25.6mm wide-angle – effectively a second lens – making it ideal for content creators seeking more options.A beautifully small, light, take anywhere lens
The RF 16mm F2.8 STM weighs only 165g and measures just 40.1mm 1 in length, so you can leave it on your camera all day or pack it in your kitbag and take it out for spontaneous creative moments.Specifications
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Ultra-wide 16mm
Perfect for vlogging and all creative content
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F2.8 aperture
Great in low light, perfect for smooth bokeh
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165g / 40.2mm*
Compact, lightweight design. 165g and measuring just 40.2mm*
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STM Motor
Smooth, quiet and fast focusing
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Aspherical lens
Outstanding image quality
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