Canon RF 16-28mm F/2.8 IS STM

Specifications01

MountCANON RF

Focal length16-28mm

Max aperturef/2.8

TypeCinema · Wide · Zoom

Release year2025

Weight445 g

Filter size67 mm

Physical length91 mm

Barrel diameter76 mm

Min focus distance0.2 m

Max magnification0.26

Aperture blades9

Optical elements16

Groups13

AutofocusYes

StabilizationYes

Weather sealedYes

Aperture controlNone The aperture is controlled from the camera

Lens hoodpetal-shaped, bayonet mount, OPTIONAL

TeleconvertersNot compatible

Sensor coverage43.3 mm

Production statusIn production

Approx price$1,149

Additional Info02

TypeWide-angle zoom

SpecialIS STM

Category["Canon RF"]

Keywords["Canon","Ultra-wide","Zoom"]

Angle Of View108°

Review AuthorKlaus

Other FeaturesImage stabilizer (5.5 stops, 8 stops w/ IBIS), dust- and water-resistant customizable control ring

Review VerdictYou can find arguments against Canon's design philosophy, which lets image distortion and vignetting "float", but ultimately it works fine with image autocorrection - and the Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM is a testament to this. It delivers a superb center performance and decent border & corner quality through the zoom range. Lateral CAs are pretty low for a lens in this class. Sunstars are rendered nicely from f/8, and at close focus distances, the bokeh is respectable as well. The build quality is fine, although we aren't huge fans of the retractable zoom mechanism (Nikon does the same, but Sony does not). Your mileage may vary here, of course. The lens body is made of Canon's standard engineering plastics on a metal mount. It feels a bit hollow, but technically there's nothing wrong with this. The STM AF is fast and silent, and the image stabilizer helps a lot in low-light situations. The biggest question mark is probably the price tag. It's not a cheap lens, and the price gap to the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM isn't really dramatic. It may come down to whether you'd like the extra stop in speed or the extra kick that the 14mm setting and L-class build quality can give you. If you'd like to support us, you can shop this or other lenses at: * Amazon * B&H * Adorama * KEH (used camera gear)

Review Published2026-04-24T05:50:32+00:00

Optical Construction16 elements in 13 groups (4x UD, 2x aspherical)

Field Notes02

Canon RF 16-28mm F/2.8 zoom lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture for wide-angle use. Includes image stabilization and is intended for general-purpose wide shooting on Canon RF-mount cameras.

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