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RF 16mm f/2.8 STM

$599 RRP

Compact Ultra Wide Angle Lens
  • Ultra-wide prime lens
  • Broad landscapes
  • Compact, lightweight and great for low light
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Compact Ultra Wide Angle Lens
  • Ultra-wide prime lens
  • Broad landscapes
  • Compact, lightweight and great for low light
$599
RRP

The perfect wide-angle addition to your kit

The RF 16mm f/2.8 STM is the first ultra-wide fixed focal length lens in the RF line up. This compact and lightweight lens is perfect for getting bright, panoramic landscapes to fun portraits and videos.

  • Compact and lightweight design

    The RF 16mm f/2.8 STM lens weighs 165g and is only 40.2mm long. This allows you to get the widest and brightest images out of one of our smallest lenses in the RF range.

  • It's all about perspective

    With a minimum focusing distance of 0.13m, the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM lens brings a new perspective to foreground objects, allowing more of the surroundings and background into the frame.

Versatile wide angle lens, the perfect travel companion

The ultra-wide 16mm lens is a perfect addition to your kit while travelling, allowing you to capture scenic landscapes to large group shots and selfies.

  • Your special perspective on the world

    See more of your scene with a 110˚ field of view - ideal for landscapes and small interiors.

  • Maximise low light with a large f/2.8 aperture

    Make the most of beautiful low light settings with fast, flash-free shooting and great depth of field control.



“Compact, lightweight and affordably-priced, the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM lens would be a worthwhile investment for anyone who needs an ultra-wide prime lens that is compact and easy to carry. Performance-wise, it will be equally suitable for professional and enthusiast photographers…”

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Specifications and brochure

Mount
RF
Focal Length
16mm
Maximum Aperture (f)
f/2.8
Lens Construction (elements/groups)
9/7
Aperture Blades
7
Minimum Focusing Distance (m)
0.13m
Maximum Magnification
0.26x
Image Stabilization
No
Focus Drive System
STM
Dimensions (mm – retracted)
69.2 x 40.2 mm
Weight (g)
165g
Lens Cap
EF-43
Lens Pouch/Case
LP1014

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