Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
A compact 165g ultra-wide 16mm prime with a bright f/2.8 aperture, ideal for travel, vlogging and everyday wide shooting. Available from Prosales, South Africa's authorised Canon dealer.
SKU: 5051C005AA
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The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM is a compact, lightweight ultra-wide prime that brings a bright f/2.8 aperture and a dramatic angle of view to any RF-mount system. Weighing just 165g, it is an easy carry for travel, vlogging and everyday wide shooting. A close 0.13m minimum focus distance adds creative flexibility for near-far compositions.
Key Features
- Ultra-wide 16mm view: Expansive full-frame coverage for landscapes, interiors and vlogging.
- Compact and light: Just 165g and 40.2mm long, ideal for travel and gimbal use.
- Bright f/2.8 aperture: A fast maximum aperture for low light and subject separation.
- Close focusing: Focuses down to 0.13m for near-far perspective effects.
- STM autofocus: Smooth, quiet stepping-motor focus suited to stills and video.
- Control ring: Customisable control ring for aperture, ISO or exposure compensation.
Ideal For
- Vlogging and handheld video
- Travel and street photography
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Interiors and real estate
- Content creators on a budget
Specifications
- Type: Ultra-wide-angle prime lens
- Lens mount: Canon RF
- Format coverage: Full-frame
- Focal length: 16mm
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Minimum focus distance: 0.13m
- Maximum magnification: 0.26x
- Aperture blades: 7
- Filter diameter: 43mm
- Weight: 165g
- Dimensions: 69.2 x 40.2mm
Available from Prosales, South Africa's authorised Canon dealer.
| Type | Ultra-wide-angle prime lens |
| Lens mount | Canon RF |
| Format coverage | Full-frame |
| Focal length | 16mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Image stabilisation | No (in-body IS compatible) |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.13m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.26x |
| Filter diameter | 43mm |
| Aperture blades | 7 |
| Lens construction | 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Weight | 165g |
| Dimensions | 69.2 x 40.2mm |
Light and portable
At just 165g and 40.2mm long, this is one of the most travel-friendly ultra-wide primes in the RF range.
Wide and bright
A 16mm field of view with an f/2.8 aperture captures dramatic wide scenes and performs well in lower light.
Creator ready
Quiet STM autofocus, a customisable control ring and 0.13m close focus make it a versatile choice for vlogging and video.
