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Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens

by Canon
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The Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens is our new lens that is perfect for both still and video content creators who may have a smaller budget but want high quality. This lens is now the smallest, lightest, RF zoom lens with extremely high image quality (equal that of an L-series lens). For still image creators this light and compact lens weighing in at just over one pound will be a “take anywhere” kind of lens. Offering a fast f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, photographers can work in low light situations or take creative control and blur the foreground and background with wide apertures not available on standard kit lenses. Pairing this lens with the RF28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM released earlier this year gives you incredible zoom coverage while maintaining high image quality.

Small size and Conveniently Portable

This lens accomplishes the incredible feat of being a fixed aperture zoom lens that you can actually carry around all day without wearing your arm out. The retracting design and a small focus element make the lens lightweight and portable. Taking advantage of the benefit of electronic distortion correction, this large-aperture zoom lens with a fixed f/2.8 aperture achieves both high image quality across the entire image and efficiently with a compact optical system.

High-image quality and optical design

There is a lot that contributes to the optical quality of this lens, and it starts with four Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements (marked as dark green). The large-diameter UD lens at the front is a unique configuration previously found only in L lenses. This configuration effectively corrects chromatic aberration, reduces the weight of the front lens group, and contributes to ease of use by suppressing the change in the center of gravity felt by the user when changing the zoom range. Two glass-molded aspherical lenses (marked as light green) are effectively placed to achieve high rendering performance with suppression of various aberrations and contributes to the lenses compact size. The lens provides clear, high-resolution images from the maximum aperture.  This design also features dust- and weather-resistant construction (another feature borrowed from the L-series lens line).

Action!

This lens is for more than just still shots, your video adventures and productions will benefit as well. The leadscrew-type STM focusing motor is extremely quiet and the 16mm-28mm zoom range is great for vlogging at home, or filming on the street. Focus breathing is also well controlled with this lens, lending even more professionalism to your productions.

Get close

An ultra-wide angle lens can do so much more than capture large spaces. With a minimum focus distance of 7.8 inches (at 16mm), you can really get creative with the look of your images.

Image Stabilization*

Combining 5.5 stops of in-lens image stabilization with a camera equipped with an in-body stabilizer achieves a coordinated control effect of 8.0 stops of shake correction at the center of the image, and 7.5 stops at the corners, making Hand-held shooting in low-light conditions possible. 

Bokeh

Even with a zoom lens, the foreground and background can be blurred softly and significantly. This constant f/2.8 lens provides rich bokeh at every focal length. The ability to open the aperture also allows for faster shutter speeds, preventing blurring of the subject.

Features:

  • Convenient wide-angle zoom with a fixed f/2.8 aperture through the entire zoom range.
  • Light & compact everyday carry lens.
  • Built-in optical image stabilization for less camera shake while hand-holding on-the-go.
  • Incredible quality from edge-to-edge due to 4 UD elements to minimize chromatic aberration, and 2 aspheric lenses.
  • Impressive durability and weather-resistant construction equivalent to an L-series lens for
  • use in harsh environments.
  • Incredibly minimal focus breathing when recording video.
  • Optical image stabilization is automatically enabled for cameras without IBIS for effective 5.5 stops of correction.*
  • Coordinated control using IBIS x OIS provides an image stabilization effect of Center 8.0 stops and Corner 7.5 stops.*
  • Leadscrew-type STM for fast and quiet autofocus for stills and video.

Compatible With:

Mirrorless Cameras:

  • Canon EOS R-series, full-frame and APS-C

Product SKU:

6906C002

In The Box:

Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens
Canon Lens Cap E-67 II
Canon Lens Dust Cap RF

 

 

Note: The Canon Lens Hood (EW-73E) and the Canon Lens Case (LP1116) are sold separately.

Footnotes: *CIPA2024 standards (yaw/pitch/roll directions at a focal length of 28mm using EOS R1)

Glazer's SKU 19127
Manufacturer Canon
MFG SKU 6906C002
Product Specs

Lens:

Focal Length16-28mm (APS-C — equivalent to 25.6 - 44.8mm coverage)
Maximum and Minimum Aperturef/2.8 - f/22
Lens Mount TypeRF Mount (Metal Mount)
Compatible CamerasCanon EOS R-series, full-frame and APS-C
Minimum Focusing Distance0.25 m/0.82 ft. (at 16mm), 0.2 m/0.66 ft. (at 28mm)
Maximum Magnification0.11x (at 16 mm), 0.26x (at 28mm)
Field of View, at Minimum Focus DistanceApprox. 318.2 mm x 212.1 mm (12.5" x 8.4") (at 16mm)
Approx. 138.3 mm × 92.2 mm (5.4" x 3.6") (at 28mm)
Angle of View (Diagonal)Approx. 108° 10" - 75°

Optical Design:

Lens Construction16 elements in 13 groups
Special ElementsFour UD Lenses, and Two Aspherical Lenses
Lens CoatingSSC (Super Spectra Coating)
Filter Size Diameter067 mm
Aperture Blades9
Image Stabilization (yaw/pitch directions)Provided
Lens alone: 5.5 stops correction
Coordinated IS, with IBIS: 8.0 stops (at center); 7.5 stops at corner

Focusing:

Focusing Drive SystemSTM (Stepping Motor)
Full-time Manual FocusingYes
(Supports both ONE SHOT AF and SERVO AF with compatible EOS R-series cameras)
Dual Pixel CMOS AF Coverage
(Horizontal x Vertical)
• EOS R, Ra, RP — Approx. 88% × 100%
• EOS R5/R6 — Approx. 100% × 100% (with face and tracking priority)
• EOS R5/R6 — Approx. 90% x100% (when subject has not been detected)
• EOS R1/R3/R5 Mark II, R6 Mark II, R8 — Approx. 100% × 100% (with face and tracking priority)
• EOS R1/R3/R5 Mark II, R6 Mark II, R8 — Approx. 90% × 100% (when subject has not been detected)
• EOS R7/R10/R50 - Approx. 90% x 100%
(with face and tracking priority), (also when subject has not been detected)
• EOS R100 - Approx. 88% x 100%

Exterior Design:

Control RingCombined with Control Ring (user-selectable)
Manual Focus RingNot Provided
AF/MF SwitchAF/CONTROL/MF Switch Provided
Iris RingNot Provided
Lens Function ButtonNot Provided
Distance ScaleNot Provided
Distance Limiter SwitchNot Provided
Dust / Weather Resistant ConstructionYes

Dimensions, Weight:

Maximum Outer Diameter x LengthApprox. 03.0 in. x 3.6" (91mm) (Retracted) x 4.4" (112.8 mm) at 16mm x 4.0" (102.1 mm) at 28mm
WeightApprox. 1.0 lb. / 445g

Accessories:

Lens hoodEW-73E (Sold Separately)
Lens CapCanon E-67|| (Bundled)
Dust CapCanon Lens Dust Cap RF (Bundled)
Lens CaseCanon Lens Case LP1116 (sold separately)
Extension TubesNot compatible
Close-up Lenses 250D / 500DNot compatible
Canon RF Extender 1.4x/2xNot Compatible
Canon Gelatin Filter Holder III/IVNot compatible
Rear Gelatin Filter HolderNot compatible