Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
RF Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 is a member of Canon's RF STM Zoom series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Canon RF STM Zoom Series Lenses in Canon RF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 IS STM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 IS STM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.2m / 7.9 inch
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Lens Mount
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has a maximum diameter of 77mm and a total length of 91mm when not extended. It weighs 445g / 15.7 oz .
Check the size of the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 when attached to RF Mount cameras :
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 and the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM , offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here .
Comparison image of the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 and the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM Size and Weight
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 Size
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has a filter thread of 67mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon RF 16-28 F2.8:
You can also check All Canon RF Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size
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 an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.6 - 44.8mm .
Weather Sealings
Weather Sealings of the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8
The Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Canon RF 16-28 F2.8's stabilization system is effective up to 5.5 stops .
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 also has a Stabilization On/Off switch on the lens body so you don't need to delve into your cameras menu to disable or enable the IS.
Lens Breathing Correction Compatibility
The Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 is compatible with Canon cameras that features Breathing Compensation/Correction . This feature adjusts the size of the frame dynamically in-camera during video recording by applying a certain percentage of crop in order to minimize change in framing.
Canon cameras that has the Breathing Compensation/Correction feature are:
Zoom Method
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.26x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.26x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Zoom type Canon RF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 16mm all the way to the 28mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
16mm
F2.8
F16
28mm
F2.8
F16
Optical Formula
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 13 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
Optical Construction of the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8
Lens Hood
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is EW-73E .
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 Lens Hood
Body Colour
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 is available in Black color.
Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 IS STM.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 in Other Lens Mounts
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