Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Lens in hand
Canon released a new ultra-wide angle constant aperture zoom lens for its RF mount cameras, the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 IS STM (Pre-order at $1,149) which stands as a more compact and affordable alternative to its two other lenses in this category, the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM ($2,399 $2,199), and the Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM ($1,399 $1,299). Below you can see how the new RF 16-28mm compares with these lenses in size on a real-life scaled image, followed by a specs and feature comparison table.
(Read also: Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 STM IS Size with 12 RF-Mount Cameras)
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Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM vs RF 15-35mm F2.8 L vs RF 14-35mm F4 L Size and Weight
As a bonus comparison, here is its size compared to Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G lens. Despite being slightly longer on the tele end 928mm vs 25mm), and having an optical IS built-in, the Canon is almost the same size, only 2mm longer (detailed comparison here):
Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 vs Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G Lens
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 vs Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM vs Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM Specs and Feature Comparison
