Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM : Specifications and Opinions

The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM is a wide-angle lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2021. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 250 €;

62 users have given it an average vote of 8.9 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon RF: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Canon RF.

Specifications
Focal lenght	16 mm
Angle of view	106.9°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	9 elements in 7 groups
Min. focus distance	0.13 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.26x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	43 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	165 g
Dimensions	69 x 40 mm
Buy
Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM, buy on Ebay JuzaPhoto contains affiliate links from Amazon and Ebay and JuzaPhoto earn a commission in case of purchase through affiliate links.

Publish your advertisement on JuzaPhoto (info)

Reviews

What do you think?

Do you want add your opinion? You do it by joining JuzaPhoto, it is easy and free!

There is more: by registering you can create your personal page, publish photos, receive comments, join discussions and you can use all the features of JuzaPhoto. With more than 260000 members, there is space for everyone, from the beginner to the professional.

Ecka

sent on 07 Novembre 2022

Pros: Small, light, quite affordable, decent bokeh quality for an ultra wide lens, good reproduction ratio, nice and sharp in the middle and most of the frame, works well against bright light and Sun

Cons: Soft edges, ridiculously small filter size, lens hood sold separately

Opinion: Well, for the price, this lens is a must-have. And it's rather unique, RF system only. I really enjoyed using it for close-ups, walkaround, landscapes, food, pets, cars, even portraits. It seems to be wider than 16mm when shot in RAW without lens corrections ON and the edge details look better when not stretched out by the lens geometry correction. Therefore it is better to keep the corrections OFF in many situations. Highly recommended!

The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Dadoleo

sent on 17 Giugno 2026

Pros: Weight, size, price, brightness, quality for the price

Cons: Edge sharpness

Opinion: Taken to accompany me on my walks, it has its greatest value in its weight and small size. The sharpness at the edges does not reach the excellent one I had with M5+11-22 but it remains more than sufficient for landscape use (less for urban landscape). It resists flare decently, paying only a decrease in contrast. The 2.8 aperture allows a minimum detachment of the planes despite the focal length, especially with close-up subjects placed in the center where the sharpness is good. I have never used it at night yet, but given the distortion at the edges I don't think it is optimal for starry stars. It shares dimensions and accessories with the 50 1.8 (filters and lens hood) which for me is another point in its favor. In conclusion, even if the quality is not stellar, for the use I make of it it is more than promoted, and I would not change it for sharper but heavier lenses that would often remain in the closet.

Cla1967

sent on 04 Maggio 2026

Pros: Lightweight, compact and discreetly sharp in the center

Cons: Soft edges, lens hood

Opinion: Just bought for a trip I'll do in Portugal, put on Canon Rp it behaves quite well, it distorts a bit at the edges despite the correction in the camera. However on Rp it seems to have a compact in your hands, very fun to use, for the lens hood I tried that of the 50mm stm practically identical mount but you can see it in the corners.

Alessandro_Gennari

sent on 16 Agosto 2025

Pros: Price, weight, size, image quality

Cons: Lens hood to be purchased separately

Opinion: Taken without too many pretensions, it actually turned out to be an excellent purchase. Although it is not the focal length I use the most, the low price (paid 230 euros used) has made it the ideal candidate to enter the RF world without breaking the bank too much. On the field test, as mentioned, here is the pleasant surprise: paired with R6 it is a combo of great quality and at the same time very agile and compact to carry around. Even in areas that are not exactly of choice for a 16mm such as sports and live music, it is very useful for panoramas, overall views but also "creative" photos. If before I was undecided, having to redo the fixed lens park, whether to opt for these non-L RF or take the old EF L series to use with adapter, this "taste" of 16mm convinced me to take (little by little) its 28mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm brothers as well. The only flaw I found is the lack of the lens hood, but you can fix it by buying a third-party one. In conclusion: absolutely recommended.

Ivan Carletta

sent on 06 Luglio 2025

Pros: Lightweight and cheap, fast af.

Cons: Very pronounced distortion, very low image quality at the edges

Opinion: Bought to experiment with the focal length, I can compare it to the first ef 16 35 2.8 and I can say that qualitatively it is very far from it. In post production the distortion is well fixed but perhaps further cropping is needed to obtain a realistic image. The sharpness in the center of the image is good but pushing towards the edges is gradually pulped. Goal sold.

There are 20 more reviews. Show all »

Photos taken with Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM

Plans

by Danysky
38 comments, 6982 views [editors pick]

Curly pelicans

by Alomar
50 comments, 5890 views [editors pick]

Untitled Photo

by Riccardozanna
37 comments, 2958 views [editors pick]

Palazzo Te

by 75Daniele
151 comments, 4248 views

The Fall of the Giants

by 75Daniele
110 comments, 1736 views

Apotheosis

by 75Daniele
109 comments, 1979 views

Starry night on the Rosengarten

by 75Daniele
196 comments, 5096 views

Publish your advertisement on JuzaPhoto (info)

Venetian ambulance

by Giallo63
56 comments, 5508 views

The Three Peaks

by 75Daniele
75 comments, 4272 views

Sparrow from a different perspective

by Taurex
19 comments, 2965 views

Lucca

by Peppe Cancellieri
41 comments, 1552 views

Blue Mosque vault

by Peppe Cancellieri
39 comments, 1156 views

Boszhira Valley

by Stefano Ceci
20 comments, 857 views

The suspended evening

by 75Daniele
79 comments, 1395 views

Path of Dreams, Vuglio Waterfall

by Savastano
54 comments, 3316 views

Christmas lights

by Roy72chi
66 comments, 2507 views

Bow at dawn

by Peppe Cancellieri
35 comments, 1365 views

Gavia step with ibex

by Claudio Mantova
37 comments, 1079 views

Desire for Fashion Week

by Motofoto
17 comments, 1039 views

The Mighty Beech of the Mountain of Flowers

by IlAndrea13
54 comments, 2091 views

Atriums

by Peppe Cancellieri
31 comments, 934 views

Bus 60

by Peppe Cancellieri
49 comments, 2000 views

Rome 2025

by Peppe Cancellieri
31 comments, 1043 views

Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior

by Peppe Cancellieri
49 comments, 2825 views

Alba Adriatica

by Peppe Cancellieri
37 comments, 736 views

Autumn in Vernazza

by Savastano
30 comments, 2821 views

The bow...

by Claudio Mantova
28 comments, 843 views

Martini glass

by Savastano
37 comments, 1113 views

Street Jazz Band

by Peppe Cancellieri
25 comments, 3502 views

Arch Magnus

by Peppe Cancellieri
44 comments, 2405 views

January 1, 2024

by Peppe Cancellieri
56 comments, 2668 views

Publish your advertisement on JuzaPhoto (info)

A life on the Metro

by Peppe Cancellieri
24 comments, 689 views

Olde Group - Trentino

by Eraldo Brunettin
31 comments, 739 views

Concerto for accordion and double bass

by Peppe Cancellieri
39 comments, 2351 views

Metro B

by Peppe Cancellieri
37 comments, 746 views

Light Painting

by Savastano
26 comments, 2264 views

Venice

by Giallo63
23 comments, 2062 views

The sample photos are selected automatically between all photos posted by JuzaPhoto members, using the camera and the lens selected in the techs. If you find evident errors (e.g. photos taken with cameras and lenses that are not available yet), you can contribute to improve the page by sending a private message to the user that has entered incorrect values in the photo caption.

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM : Specifications and Opinions

Buy

Offerte Usato RCE

Reviews

What do you think?

Photos taken with Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM