Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM
Combining a constant f/2.8 aperture with up to 5.5 stops of optical stabilization, this 16-28mm zoom enables sharp handheld shooting in low light. Its optical formula includes four UD and two aspherical elements for high clarity, while the STM motor delivers quiet, precise autofocus suited to video. This lens is best for street and travel photographers who need a stabilized wide-angle zoom for run-and-gun shooting.
Focal length 16-28mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Canon RF
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 445 g
af type STM
lens type zoom
60 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong optical (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong build (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-28mm | 28-300mm | 18-55mm | 17-40mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 445 | 590 | 205 | 535 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | pulse stepping motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM | 84.8 | 31.4 | 74.1 | 37.6 | 93.4 | 44.7 | 67.9 | 27.5 | 98.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.6 | 63.1 | 83.1 | 96.3 | 70.9 | 97.9 | 50.7 | 79.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.8 | 81.4 | 83.7 | 95.3 | 54.6 | 82.8 | 82.9 | 86.2 | 92.3 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.9 | 97 | 67.1 | 72.2 | 96.6 | 95.3 | 75.8 | 94.1 | 34.4 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 86.6 | 83.9 | 49 | 86.2 | 88.3 | 80.5 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.4 | 71 | 37.5 | 78 | 82.8 | 95.8 | 90.7 | 79.4 |
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
