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

Capture exceptional video and still images while on the move with the Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens. This lens enhances the already extensive selection of RF-mount lenses, standing out as the smallest and lightest RF zoom lens available. Its compact design is complemented by a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, which provides excellent bokeh and reliable performance in low-light conditions. Featuring a leadscrew-type STM motor, this lens ensures rapid and silent autofocus with precise subject tracking. The integrated image stabilization significantly enhances the sharpness of handheld shots. The lens's advanced optical design includes four Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements and two aspherical elements, effectively minimizing chromatic aberrations while maintaining a compact structure. Additionally, it boasts weather-resistant durability comparable to that of L-series lenses, offering users confidence when shooting in challenging environments.

Superb Optical Construction

The lens features a sophisticated optical design consisting of 16 elements arranged in 13 groups, incorporating four Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements and two aspherical elements to guarantee exceptional image quality across the entire frame and improved contrast. To minimize ghosting, mitigate lens flare, and ensure precise color reproduction, Canon applies its Super Spectra Coating (SSC) to the lens glass. Additionally, a rounded nine-blade diaphragm enhances the aesthetic quality of the bokeh, resulting in attractive blur in both the background and foreground.

Optimized Image Stabilization

The RF 16-28mm f/2.8 offers an impressive 5.5 stops of stabilization for cameras lacking in-body image stabilization (IBIS) and can achieve up to 8 stops when paired with a compatible camera's integrated stabilization system. This feature significantly enhances the sharpness of images captured while handheld. Additionally, during video recording, users will benefit from reduced focus breathing, thanks to the lens's leadscrew-type STM motor.

L-Series Equivalent Quality

Demonstrating its capabilities beyond a mere compact zoom, the RF 16-28mm f/2.8 exhibits a build quality comparable to Canon's esteemed L-series lenses, renowned for their ability to produce images characterized by high resolution and vibrant contrast. The combination of this superior optical design and a robust, weather-resistant construction, along with its notably compact size, establishes this zoom lens as an exceptional choice that offers both portability and meticulous detail.

Additional Features

• Minimum focusing distance of 7.9" at 28mm and 9.8" at 16mm
  
  
• 67mm filter thread for wide compatibility with accessories
  
  
• Weighs approximately 1 lb for enhanced maneuverability and traveling convenience