Compact, versatile, speedy and affordable, the new RF16mm F2.8 STM lens is a terrific complement to any EOS R series digital camera. Offering an ultra-wide angle of view and a bright f/2.8 aperture, it’s an excellent choice whether taking interior photos in tight spaces, seeking out the perfect landscape, or as the perfect webcam lens when used in combination with an EOS camera and EOS Webcam Utility on a video call. With a 16mm F2.8 lens, you can experiment with enhancing perspectives, capturing starscapes, or with the close focusing distance of 5.11 inches, get up close to your subject while still keeping the background more visible. Video users will find this ultra-wide lens a natural for vlogging, especially with its supremely light weight.
With its remarkable combination of optical excellence and refined performance, all in a small package that’s easy to bring most anywhere, the RF16mm F2.8 STM is a stellar companion to any EOS R series digital camera.
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 1.48' (45 cm) |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 6.69" (17cm) |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 0.92 ft. / 0.28m |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | During AF: 0.7 - 1.12 ft./ 0.2 - 0.34m<br /> During MF: 0.43 - 1.12 ft./ 0.13 - 0.34m |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 5.1" / 13 cm |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 9.06" (23cm) |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 3.28 ft. (1.0m) |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 0.98 ft. /0.30m |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 19.69 ft / 6.0m |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 0.22m |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 2.3' / 70 cm |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.64 ft./0.50m (Wide) |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 17.72" (45cm) |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 0.49 ft. (0.15m) |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | At 100mm: 2.95 ft. / 0.9m | at 300mm: 3.28 ft. / 1m | at 500mm: 3.94 ft. / 1.2m |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 0.79 ft. / 0.24m |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 20mm (0.78") - wide macro, 60cm (1.97') - entire zoom range |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 1.5 ft. |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 1.25' (38 cm) |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 1.14 ft / 0.35gm |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 14.76 ft / 4.5m |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | Minimum Focusing Distance: 2.56 ft./0.78m (Telephoto) |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 2.79' / 85 cm |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 8.27" / 21 cm |
Lens Filter Size | 52mm |
Lens Filter Size | Front: 43 mm |
Lens Filter Size | 82 mm (Front) |
Lens Filter Size | 43mm |
Lens Filter Size | Front: 52 mm |
Lens Filter Size | 77mm |
Lens Filter Size | Front: 77 mm |
Lens Filter Size | 77mm (Front) |
Lens Filter Size | 67mm |
Lens Filter Size | Lens Filter Size: 72mm |
Lens Filter Size | Ø77mm |
Lens Filter Size | 55mm |
Lens Filter Size | Front: 72 mm |
Lens Filter Size | Ø67mm |
Lens Filter Size | 67mm |
Lens Filter Size | 72 mm |
Minimum Aperture | F22 |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22-29 |
Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
Minimum Aperture | 16 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Lens Magnification Factor | 0.3x |
Lens Magnification Factor | 0.5x |
Lens Magnification Factor | No |
Lens Magnification Factor | 0.70x |
Lens Magnification Factor | 0.23x |
Lens Magnification Factor | 2.0x |
Lens Magnification Factor | 0.14x |
Lens Magnification Factor | During AF: 0.4x (105mm)<br />During MF: 0.5x (24mm) |
Lens Magnification Factor | Maximum Magnification: 0.26x (at 240mm) |
Lens Magnification Factor | 0.15x |
Lens Magnification Factor | 0.25x |
Lens Magnification Factor | 0.12x |
Lens Magnification Factor | at 100mm: 0.12x | at 500mm: 0.33x |
Elements / Groups | 9 / 5 |
Elements / Groups | 18 / 13 |
Elements / Groups | 8 elements in 6 groups |
Elements / Groups | 17 Elements / 13 Groups |
Elements / Groups | 13 Elements / 9 Groups |
Elements / Groups | 11 / 9 |
Elements / Groups | 15/12 |
Elements / Groups | 21 Elements In 15 Groups |
Elements / Groups | Special Elements: 1 Aspherical Lens, 2 UD Lenses |
Elements / Groups | 8 / 6 |
Elements / Groups | 13 Elements in 9 Groups |
Elements / Groups | 14 / 8 |
Elements / Groups | 21 Elements In 15 Groups |
Lens Type | Wide-Angle Zoom Lens |
Lens Type | Extender |
Lens Type | Ultra wide angle Lens |
Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
Lens Type | Telephoto Zoom Lens |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Lens Hood | EW-73C |
Lens Hood | EW-83L |
Lens Hood | EW-82 |
Lens Hood | ES-78 |
Lens f Stop Range | 1.2-16 |
Focus Drive | Ultrasonic |
Focus Drive | 8 elements in 6 groups |
Focus Drive | Focus Drive System: Nano USM |
Focus Drive | STM + lead screw |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 46 (with full-frame cameras) |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 28° 30' |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 84° - 23° 20' |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 102°10’- 63°30’ |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 107°30? - 74°20? |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 63° |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 108°10' - 63° |
Angle of View (diagonal) | Diagonal: 46°00' |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 46° 10' |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 84° - 34° |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 108° 10' |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 27°50’–7°50’ |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 34° to 12° |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 84° to 34° |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 46° |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
Maximum Aperture | F/4.5–6.3 |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.2 |
Maximum Aperture | Maximum Aperture: f/4-f/6.3 |
Maximum Aperture | f/11 |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
Maximum Aperture | F/4–5.6 |
Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
Maximum Aperture | F1.8 |
Maximum Aperture | f/1:4:0 |
Maximum Aperture | 1.2 |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
Maximum Aperture | f/4.0 |
Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
Maximum Aperture | f/4-7.1 |
Focus Type | Auto / Manual |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Focus Type | Auto / Manual |
Mount Type | Canon EF |
Mount Type | Canon RF |
Mount Type | Canon EF-M |
Mount Type | Canon EF-S |
Lens Aperture | Aperture Blades: 7 (Circular) |
Lens Aperture | f/4.5-7.1 |
Focal Length | 800mm |
Focal Length | Focal Length: 24-240mm |
Focal Length | 100-500mm |
Focal Length | 50mm |
Focal Length | 24 to 70mm |
Focal Length | 600mm |
Focal Length | 85mm |
Focal Length | 24-105mm |
Focal Length | 16mm |
Focal Length | 70 to 200mm |
Length | When shooting: approx. 10.61 in. / 269.5 mm | When retracted: approx. 7.85 in. / 199.5 mm |
Length | 72.0mm |
Length | Shortest (wide): Approx. 3.69 in x 8.17 in. / 93.8mm x 207.6mm | Longest (tele): Approx. 3.69 in x 11.71 in. / 93.8mm x 297.6mm |
Length | 112.8mm |
Length | When shooting: approx. 13.85 in. / 351.8 mm | When retracted: approx. 11.09 in. / 281.8 mm |
Length | 3.4 in. (86.5 mm) |
Length | 2.3 in. (58.2 mm) |
Weight | 240g |
Weight | 5.8 oz / 165 g |
Weight | 1.28 lb (580 g) |
Weight | 7.8 oz. (220 g) |
Weight | Approx. 0.87 lbs. / 395g |
Weight | 2.35 lb / 1070 g |
Weight | Approx. 2.05 lbs. / 930g |
Weight | Approx. 1.10 lbs. / 500g |
Weight | 2.63 lb / 1195 g |
Weight | Approx. 2.77 lbs. / 1260g |
Weight | 0.35 lbs. / 160g |
Weight | 1.47 lb (670g) |
Weight | Approx. 3.0 lbs. / 1365g (No tripod mount) | Approx. 0.35 lbs / 160g (Tripod only) |
Weight | 8.29 oz (235g) |
Weight | 615g |
Weight | 1.98 lb / 900 g |
Weight | 9.2 oz. (260 g) |
Dimensions | Approx. 2.93 x 2.47" (74.4 x 62.8mm) |
Dimensions | 1.6 x 2.7" / 40.1 x 69.2 mm |
Dimensions | 2.72 in x 1.59 in. / 69.2mm x 40.5mm |
Dimensions | Approx. 2.40 x 2.22" (60.9 x 56.5mm) |
Dimensions | 3.54 x 5.75" / 89.9 x 146 mm |
Dimensions | Approx. 3.38 x 2.58" (85.8 x 65.5 mm) |
Dimensions | 4.06 x 4.62" / 103.2 x 117.3 mm |
Dimensions | 3.48 x 4.95" / 88.5 x 125.7 mm |
Dimensions | Approx. 3.29 x 4.21" / 83.5 x 107 mm |
Iris Blades | 9, Rounded |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Image Stabilization | None |
Image Stabilization | No |
Image Stabilization | Supported: Up to 7 stops of Shake Correction with EOS R Series cameras |
Image Stabilization | 5 stops (When using the EOS R with a 105mm focal length.) |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
Tripod Collar | Removable & Rotating |
Maximum Diameter | Approx. 3.07 in x 3.56 in. / 78mm x 90.5mm |
Maximum Diameter | Approx. Ø3.02 in. / Ø76.6mm |
Maximum Diameter | Approx. 3.66 in x 10.6 in. / 93mm x 269.5mm |
Filter Diameter | Ø95mm |
Filter Diameter | Ø82mm |
Filter Diameter | Ø43mm |
Lens Construction | 20 elements in 14 groups |
Lens Construction | 12 elements in 11 groups |
Lens Construction | 6 elements in 5 groups |
Lens Construction | 13 elements in 11 groups |
Lens Construction | 11 elements in 8 groups |
Lens Construction | 10 elements in 7 groups |
Special Lenses | One aspherical lens |
Aperture Blades | 0 |
Aperture Blades | 7 (circular) |
Aperture Blades | 9 |
Aperture Blades | 7 |
Minimum Overall Length | Approx. 3.50 in. / 88.8mm |
Optical Design | 9 Elements in 7 Groups |
Length | 2.3 in. |
Length | 2.58 in. |
Length | Lens 4.82"/122.5mm |
Weight | 9.3 oz. |
Weight | Package: 0.1 lb (0.05 kg) |
Weight | 1.71 lbs (0.78kg) - not including battery, memory card, lens hood, mic holder |
Weight | 2.6 lb / 1195 g |
Weight | 10.76 oz (305g) |
Weight | 11.8 oz (335 g) |
Weight | .2 lbs (1kg) - not including battery, memory card, lens hood, mic holder |
Weight | 1.32 lb (0.60 kg) |
Weight | Approx. 1.65 lbs./750 g |
Maximum Diameter | 82.6mm |
Maximum Diameter | 74.6mm |
Maximum Diameter | 2.4 in. (60.9 mm) |
Maximum Diameter | 2.8 in. |
Maximum Diameter | 3.4 in. |
Dimensions | 4.06 x 4.62" / 103.2 x 117.3 mm |
Dimensions | 7.2 x 11.1 x 9.3" |
Dimensions | Approx. 3.3 x 3.7" (8.38 x 9.40 cm) |
Dimensions | Package: 3.0 x 0.9 x 4.5" (7.6 x 2.3 x 11.4 cm) |
Dimensions | 5.7 x 6 x 7" (Without Grip), 7 x 6 x 8" (With Grip) |
Dimensions | Approx. 3.1 x 2.5" (77.9 x 62.6mm) |
Dimensions | 6.3 x 5.1 x 4.6" |
Dimensions | 5.1 x 7 x 8" (13 x 17.8 x 20.3 cm) |
Color | Black |
Image Sensor Size | 24.6 x 13.8 mm (Super35) |
Image Sensor Size | 26.2 x 13.8 mm (Super35) |
Picture Format | Full-Frame |
Autofocus | Yes |
Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens Mount | Canon RF |
Lens Mount | Canon EF |
Image Sensor Type | CMOS |
Effective Pixels | Approx. 2.07 Megapixels |
ISO Sensitivity | 320 to 102,400 |
ISO Sensitivity | 160 to 25,600 (Native) 100 to 102,400 (Expanded) |
ISO Sensitivity | 100 to 102,400 |
Exposure Compensation | -6 to 54 dB (Native) -2 to 54 dB (Expanded) |
Exposure Compensation | -6 to 30 dB (Expanded) 0 to 24 dB (Native) |
Exposure Compensation | -2 to 42 dB (Native) -6 to 54 dB (Expanded) |
Shutter Speed (Video) | 1/3 to 1/2000 sec |
Shutter Speed (Video) | 1/12 to 1/2000 sec (In 60p Mode) 1/15 to 1/2000 sec (In 50p Mode) |
Built-In Microphone | Stereo, Mono |
Built-In Microphone | Mono |
Maximum Resolution | Actual: 4206 x 2280 (9.6 MP) Effective: 4096 x 2160 (8.85 MP) |
Maximum Resolution | Actual: 4206 x 2340 (9.84 MP) Effective: 3840 x 2160 (8.29 MP) |
Maximum Resolution | Actual: 4206 x 2340 (9.84 MP) Effective: 4096 x 2160 (8.85 MP) |
Audio Recording | 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz |
Audio Recording | 4-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz |
Audio Recording | 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C (Recommended) |
Recording Pixels / Frame Rate | DCI 4K: 12 Up to 120 fps DCI 2K (Windowed): 12 Up to 180 fps |
Recording Modes | MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit: 3840 x 2160p at 24/30/60 fps (150 MB/s) 1920 x 1080p at 30/60/120 fps (35 MB/s) |
Recording Modes | AVCHD 4:2:0 8-Bit: 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94 fps (28 MB/s) MP4: 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (35 MB/s) |
Recording Modes | Cinema RAW Light 12-Bit: 4096 x 2160 at 24/30 fps (1 Gb/s) 4096 x 2160 at 60 fps (1 Gb/s) |
External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI: 4096 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 2048 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1280 x 720p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps |
Camera Body Weight | 2.58 lb |
Camera Body Weight | 3.2 lb |
Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
Monitor Size | 4" |
Monitor Size | 3.5" |
Recording Media | 1 x CFast 2.0 Card Slots 2 x SDXC Card Slots |
Recording Media | 2 x SDXC/SDHC Card Slots |
Recording Media | 2 x SDXC Card Slots |
Television System | NTSC |
Manual Exposure | Yes |
LCD Screen | 0.24"" Color, approx. 260,000 dots |
Focusing System | TVAF plus External Phase Difference Metering Sensor, Autofocus (Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF, Face Priority AF, Manual |
Accessory Shoe | Yes |
Accessory Shoe | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female, 1 x Cold Shoe Mount |
Accessory Shoe | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female 1 x Cold Shoe Mount |
HDMI Terminal | Yes |
USB Terminal | Yes |
Video Recording System | MPEG4-AVC / H.264 |
Connectors | 1 x BNC (SDI) Output 1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) Output |
Connectors | 2 x 3-Pin XLR Mic Level (+48 V Phantom Power) Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Mic Level Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output |
Connectors | 2 x 3-Pin XLR (+48 V Phantom Power) Input, 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Input, 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output (Audio) |
Connectors | 1 x 2.5 mm LANC Control Input 1 x USB Mini-B |
Connectors | 1 x 2.5 mm LANC Control Input 1 x RJ45 LAN |
Connectors | 1 x HDMI Output |
Connectors | 2 x Mini XLR Mic/Line Level (+48 V Phantom Power) Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output |
Connectors | 1 x HDMI Output (video) |
Camera Mount | Canon EF-M |
Other Features | Dynamic IS: Yes |
Frame Rate | 60i, Native 24p (records at 24p), 24p Progressive (records at 60i), 30p Progressive (records at 60i) |
Programmed AE | Smart Auto, P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night Scene, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks |
Minimum Illumination | Auto mode 1.5 lux (with auto slow shutter selected - shutter speed 1/30) Low Light mode: 0.1 lux (shutter speed 1/2 sec.) |
Image Stabilization | None |
Image Stabilization | Dynamic SuperRange Optical (Lens Shift) 4 modes: Standard, Powered, Dynamic, Off |
Image Stabilization | Image Stabilization: 5-Stops |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Maximum Recording Time | 64GB internal flash drive* LP (5Mbps) 24 hours 30 minutes SP (7Mbps) 19 hours 10 minutes XP+ (12Mbps) 11 hours 30 minutes FXP (17Mbps) 8 hours 20 minutes - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording MXP (24Mbps) 5 hours 55 minutes - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD R |
HDTV Compatibility | Yes |
Megapixels | 2.37 |
Compatible Media | SD Card: 2 Slots |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 |
Focal Length | 50mm |
Focal Length | 32mm; Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 51.2 mm |
Focal Length | 24 - 105mm |
Focal Length | 35mm |
Focal Length | 24 - 70 mm Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 38 - 105 mm |
Color Filter System | Bayer |
Battery Type | Canon BP-9 Series |
Battery Type | 7.4VDC (Battery Pack) |
Battery Type | Canon BP-A Series |
Frame Type | Full-Frame |
Screen Size | 3.5" |
Display Type | Touch Panel Screen LCD |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Type | OLED |
Display Type | Articulating LCD |
Monitor Resolution | Approx. 922,000 dots |
White Balance | Auto, Custom (2000K - 15000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent, 2x Manual presets |
Brand | Canon |
Brand | Canon |
Brand |
Used Condition | Good |
Good Condition | Small amount of cosmetic wear and some blemishes |
Viewfinder Type | 0.24" Color, approx. 260,000 dots (100% FOV, adjustable brightness, color, contrast) |