The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR and the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR is the longer of the two lenses at 53mm. The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM with a length of 40mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR also has a larger diameter of 221mm compared to the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR and Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR and the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM 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. Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM weighs 165g, 53% (187g) lighter than the Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR's weight of 352g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR and the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Focal Range
Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 5.2mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
8mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.6mm .
