Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm
Canon
56 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 9 |
| Groups | 7 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 43 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x★ | 0.2x |
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)
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.