Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm
Canon
56 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 7 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 43 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm0.228score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.156score per dollar
Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
