Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM

by Canon
Availability: 7-10 days delivery
SKU
6906C005AA

A compact, ultra-wide-angle zoom with a fast f/2.8 aperture and image stabilisation that’s lightweight, versatile, and ready for your next storytelling adventure.

€1,360.00 €1,088.00
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Package includes

  • RF 16-28MM F2.8 IS STM Lens
  • Lens Cap E-67 II
  • Dust Cap RF
  • User Manual

A compact, ultra-wide-angle zoom with a fast f/2.8 aperture and image stabilisation that’s lightweight, versatile, and ready for your next storytelling adventure.

Epic views. Stable shots

With its ultra-wide 16-28mm zoom and a fast f/2.8 aperture, the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM is a wide-angle powerhouse that’s packed with technology. With 5.5-stops1 of image stabilisation and weather-resistance, all in a lightweight and compact body, it rewards you with incredible stills and videos – no matter where your story takes you.

A LIGHTWEIGHT ULTRA-WIDE ZOOM FOR SUPERB CREATIVE RESULTS

hether it’s stills or video, this lens will perform in any situation thanks to a fast f/2.8 aperture for great depth of field control and low-light performance, plus a wide 16-28mm zoom for creative perspectives.

  • LANDSCAPES - Wide vistas
    Capture big views with ease and pack in lots of foreground interest at 16mm.
  • VLOGGING - Pieces to camera
    Put yourself in the picture and rely on a Leadscrew STM for smooth focus transitions.
  • TRAVEL - Urban and rural scenes
    Capture all the atmosphere of your exploring adventures.
  • ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY - Wide sky views
    Photograph the night sky and record incredible starscapes and more.
  • ARCHITECTURE - Interiors
    Shoot high quality interior views and relish the available light thanks to a fast f/2.8 aperture.

FAST. WIDE. STABLE.

Move the slider from left to right and see how the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM’s Image Stabilizer can bring you up to 5.5-stops of compensation1 for shake-free images and smooth movies.

Fast, bright, and responsive

See more detail in low light thanks to a wide aperture that inspires a more creative approach to your subject. Shoot at f/2.8 to add depth and extra dimension to your images.

Ultra wide-angle views

Capture wide-angle views effortlessly thanks to a 16-28mm ultra-wide-angle zoom range that lets you get more into a scene. The Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM lens offers a sweet spot in performance and practicality with an angle of view that inspires creativity.

A lens built for travelling light

When luggage space is limited, the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM makes a clever choice for travel. Retract the zoom to 91mm for great portability thanks to the lens’ innovative design. And at 445g (approx.) you can leave it on the camera all day.

WIDE. THEN WIDER

Move the slider from left to right and see how the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM’s 16-28mm zoom range can give you a wider advantage.

High quality results that set you apart

Enjoy superb image quality thanks to two aspheric elements and four UD lenses with Super Spectra coatings for incredible clarity. A fast Leadscrew (STM) motor delivers rapid, smooth, and near-silent focusing for both stills and video.

Creative features with a practical edge

Capture striking star-like highlights with a nine-blade aperture and, with 5.5-stops of optical image stabilisation1, shoot and film handheld to be more innovative on the move, even in low-light.

Explore filmmaking and take your skills further

The RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM’s STM technology delivers smooth autofocus transitions, ideal for filming subjects at different distances from each other. Any distortion correction is handled in-camera, too, which keeps the lens small and light, leaving you free to focus on your technique.

A design that can handle your busy life

The RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM is small, light, and ready to work in all conditions. With near-L series image quality and a design that can handle rain, moisture and dust2, it’s an ultra-wide-angle zoom that deserves to be taken seriously.

Optical Features / Specifications
Image Size Full Frame
Angle of View (Horizontal, vertical, diagonal) 98°-65°
  74°10'-46°
  108°10'-75°
Lens Construction (Elements/Groups) 16/13
Special Optics 4x UD
  1x Gmo Aspheric
  1x Replica Aspheric
Special Features -
Number of Diaphragm Blades 9
Minimum Aperture 22
Closest Focusing Distance (m) 0.25 (at 16mm)
  0.2 (at 28mm)
Maximum Magnification (x) 0.11 (at 16mm)
  0.26 (at 28mm)
Control Ring combined / focus
Image Stabilizer OIS1 5.5 (2)
Image Stabilizer IBIS x OIS3 8 (4)
AF Actuator STM
Coatings Super Spectra
Fluorine No
Accessories  
Lens Cap E-67 II
Lens Hood EW-73E
Lens Case/Pouch LP1116
Rear End Cap Lens Dust Cap RF
Extender Compatibility Not compatible
Physical Specifications  
Dust/Moisture Resistance Yes (5)
Exterior Coating -
Filter Diameter (mm) 67
Max. Diameter x Length (mm)6 76.5 x 91
Weight (g) 445g
1. Tested under CIPA standards. Lenses released after July 2024 tested under CIPA-2024 standard in the yaw/pitch (+ roll in case of IBIS) directions at maximum focal length, with a specific camera.
2. Tested under CIPA standards / CIPA-2024 standard (in the yaw/pitch directions at maximum focal length, with a specific camera)
3. Tested under CIPA standards. Lenses released after July 2024 tested under CIPA-2024 standard in the yaw/pitch (+ roll in case of IBIS) directions at maximum focal length, with a specific camera.
4. Tested under CIPA standards / CIPA-2024 standard (in the yaw/pitch directions at maximum focal length, with a specific camera)
5. Lenses with dust/moisture resistance are fitted with a rubber ring on the lens mount which may cause slight abrasion of the camera mount. This in no way effects either the lens or camera performance.
6. Lens dimensions when in retracted state