The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 and the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 and Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 and the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 weighs 409g, 8% (36g) lighter than the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8's weight of 445g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 and the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has a focal range of 16-28mm and
1.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
25.6 - 44.8mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-25mm and 1.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 37.5mm .
