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product_id: 358994497
title: "Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM Lens, Ultra Wide-Angle, Fixed Focal Length Prime Lens, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Black"
brand: "canon"
price: "€ 609.87"
currency: EUR
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# Smooth, quiet STM autofocus Bright f/2.8 aperture 16mm ultra-wide angle Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM Lens, Ultra Wide-Angle, Fixed Focal Length Prime Lens, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Black

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** € 609.87
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Ultra-wide brilliance in a featherlight frame — your EOS R’s new best friend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM Lens, Ultra Wide-Angle, Fixed Focal Length Prime Lens, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Black by canon
- **How much does it cost?** € 609.87 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/358994497-canon-rf16mm-f2-8-stm-lens-ultra-wide-angle-fixed)

## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Light as Air:** Weighing just 163g, this compact lens travels effortlessly wherever your creativity leads.
- • **Expand Your Frame:** Capture sweeping landscapes and tight interiors with a 108° ultra-wide 16mm prime lens.
- • **Brighten Every Shot:** Shoot confidently in low light or create dreamy bokeh with a fast f/2.8 aperture.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Focus:** Seamless STM motor ensures smooth, silent autofocus perfect for video and vlogging.
- • **Get Closer, Stay Sharp:** Focus as near as 5.11 inches with 0.26x magnification to highlight intricate details.

## Overview

The Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM is a compact, ultra-wide prime lens designed for EOS R mirrorless cameras. Featuring a bright f/2.8 aperture and a smooth, quiet stepping motor for autofocus, it excels in low-light photography and video recording. Its lightweight 163g build and close focusing distance of 5.11 inches make it ideal for versatile shooting scenarios, from expansive landscapes to intimate close-ups. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts seeking high-quality wide-angle performance without bulk or premium price.

## Description

Compact, versatile, speedy and affordable, the new RF16mm F2.8 STM lens is a terrific complement to any EOS R series digital camera. Offering an ultra-wide angle of view and a bright f/2.8 aperture, it’s an excellent choice whether taking interior photos in tight spaces, seeking out the perfect landscape, or as the perfect webcam lens when used in combination with an EOS camera and EOS Webcam Utility on a video call. With a 16mm F2.8 lens, you can experiment with enhancing perspectives, capturing starscapes, or with the close focusing distance of 5.11 inches, get up close to your subject while still keeping the background more visible. Video users will find this ultra-wide lens a natural for vlogging, especially with its supremely light weight. With its remarkable combination of optical excellence and refined performance, all in a small package that’s easy to bring most anywhere, the RF16mm F2.8 STM is a stellar companion to any EOS R series digital camera

Review: Excellent Lens, Especially for The Price - Let me get this out of the way first. I had to place an order twice because the first lens I received kept coming up with an "Error Code 01" which meant there was a faulty connection between the lens and my Canon EOS-R body. I knew it was not the body because my only other RF lens (the 24-105mm f/4L) worked perfectly fine with it. I did some trouble shooting and still could not get the lens to work. So, I set up a return through desertcart and placed another order immediately for the same lens. The second one arrived the next day and has worked without any issues. The lens build is what I expected for their inexpensive line. The body is mostly plastic, lightweight and comes with a lens cover. On a side note, I recommend getting a lens hood as it is not included. It will not only help reduce lens flare, but will also protect the lens when inadvertantly hitting/bumping into things (which I tend to do more often than not). The RF lenses, especially their less-expensive lineup, produce excellent image quality. And I purchased this lens to help tie me over until I can eventually get the premium level Canon 15-35mm f/2.8L lens. I use this lens mainly for large group photos because I do a lot of event photography and sometimes I don't have enough room to take a wide enough shot using my 24-105mm lens. As with lenses this wide, there is a fair amount of barrel distortion that can be fixed in post-processing, if needed. Images are clear and sharp with excellent color quality. Maybe not quite the same image quality as the premium L-series lenses (when doing some extensive pixel-peeping) but at $279 plus tax, I am more than pleased with the results and so are my clients. This is a solid lens to add to your RF lens lineup. Especially, if you're starting out and have a limited budget and/or you're slowly changing your lenses over from the EF and/or EF-S models. Great quality images and a great price.
Review: Absolutely fantastic for the money. - I'm a full-time, working professional shooting on the R platform, so I picked this up. And honestly, I'm a little bit blown away. Image quality isn't like what you would find from an L lens, but that shouldn't be expected for the money. But, it is good enough. F 2.8 is bright enough to keep your ISO and noise level down, and the focus speed on this is never been an issue even when shooting sports. This thing is so small, it's hard to argue with its capabilities and functionality. A small, wide angle is perfect for a gimbal, and I particularly loved using this and not only my R6 ii, but my R7 wheel it was a 24mm equivalent. It's a great little lens, and I think it serves as a perfect entry level wide-angle lens, or a backup or niche use case lens for professionals.

## Features

- Canon’s first ultra wide-angle, fixed focal length RF lens
- High image quality and bright, fixed f/2.8 maximum aperture
- A stepping motor (gear-type STM) that provides smooth and quiet continuous AF during video recording
- Supremely lightweight and compact, for an ultra-wide lens for full-frame cameras
- Minimum focusing distance of 5.11 inches and maximum magnification of 0.26x

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09FFTB9V6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12 in SLR Camera Lenses #20 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | RF16mm F2.8 STM, Lens Cap E-43, Lens Dust Cap RF |
| Camera Lens | Ultra wide-angle prime, Super compact & lightweight, Smooth quiet STM focusing motor, Perfect for cinematic video and vlogging, Control/Focus Ring can directly adjust settings, 5.11" Minimum distance 0.26x Max magnification |
| Camera Lens Description | Ultra wide-angle prime, Super compact & lightweight, Smooth quiet STM focusing motor, Perfect for cinematic video and vlogging, Control/Focus Ring can directly adjust settings, 5.11" Minimum distance 0.26x Max magnification Camera Lens Description Ultra wide-angle prime, Super compact & lightweight, Smooth quiet STM focusing motor, Perfect for cinematic video and vlogging, Control/Focus Ring can directly adjust settings, 5.11" Minimum distance 0.26x Max magnification See more |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Camera Models | Canon EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras |
| Compatible Camera Mount | Canon RF |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon RF |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 975 Reviews |
| Effective Still Resolution | 32.5 |
| Exposure Control Type | Manual |
| Focal Length Description | 16-16 lens |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803341317 |
| Has Self-Timer | Yes |
| Image stabilization | Digital |
| Item Weight | 163 Grams |
| Lens | Standard |
| Lens Coating Description | Super Spectra Coating |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 16 Millimeters |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Lens Type | Standard |
| Manufacturer | Canon USA |
| Maximum Aperture | 16 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 16.0 |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
| Media Type | ProductImage, EnhancedContent |
| Minimum Aperture | 16.0 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 16 Millimeters |
| Model Name | CNRF16F28 |
| Photo Filter Size | 43 Millimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 108 Degrees |
| Screen Size | 15 Centimeters |
| UPC | 013803341317 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Ratio | 1:1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Focal Length Description:** 16-16 lens
- **Lens Type:** Standard
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon RF
- **Camera Lens Description:** Ultra wide-angle prime, Super compact & lightweight, Smooth quiet STM focusing motor, Perfect for cinematic video and vlogging, Control/Focus Ring can directly adjust settings, 5.11" Minimum distance 0.26x Max magnification

## Images

![Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM Lens, Ultra Wide-Angle, Fixed Focal Length Prime Lens, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DsMtMgaSL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are there any reasons why this does not have image stabilization?**
A: Because it’s a $299 lens. Besides, you hardly need IS with a 16mm lens, plus you have in body stabilization.

**Q: Thinking this might be a nice replacement for my ef mount rokinon 14mm for milky way shots. can i request early buyers post some shots here?**
A: Totally agree! I purchased it for that very reason.
My Rokinon 10mm doesn’t even work on my Canon r5. Even with the ef to r5 adapter. Hoping this will be a good replacement.

**Q: Will this work on a Cannon 60D?**
A: No. RF series lenses are only compatible with EOS R Series mirrorless camera bodies.

**Q: The is fit for 50d**
A: RF lenses are for Canon mirrorless cameras only. The 50D is a DSLR camera. RF lenses will not fit.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Lens, Especially for The Price
*by T***R on October 29, 2024*

Let me get this out of the way first. I had to place an order twice because the first lens I received kept coming up with an "Error Code 01" which meant there was a faulty connection between the lens and my Canon EOS-R body. I knew it was not the body because my only other RF lens (the 24-105mm f/4L) worked perfectly fine with it. I did some trouble shooting and still could not get the lens to work. So, I set up a return through Amazon and placed another order immediately for the same lens. The second one arrived the next day and has worked without any issues. The lens build is what I expected for their inexpensive line. The body is mostly plastic, lightweight and comes with a lens cover. On a side note, I recommend getting a lens hood as it is not included. It will not only help reduce lens flare, but will also protect the lens when inadvertantly hitting/bumping into things (which I tend to do more often than not). The RF lenses, especially their less-expensive lineup, produce excellent image quality. And I purchased this lens to help tie me over until I can eventually get the premium level Canon 15-35mm f/2.8L lens. I use this lens mainly for large group photos because I do a lot of event photography and sometimes I don't have enough room to take a wide enough shot using my 24-105mm lens. As with lenses this wide, there is a fair amount of barrel distortion that can be fixed in post-processing, if needed. Images are clear and sharp with excellent color quality. Maybe not quite the same image quality as the premium L-series lenses (when doing some extensive pixel-peeping) but at $279 plus tax, I am more than pleased with the results and so are my clients. This is a solid lens to add to your RF lens lineup. Especially, if you're starting out and have a limited budget and/or you're slowly changing your lenses over from the EF and/or EF-S models. Great quality images and a great price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely fantastic for the money.
*by E***N on January 13, 2025*

I'm a full-time, working professional shooting on the R platform, so I picked this up. And honestly, I'm a little bit blown away. Image quality isn't like what you would find from an L lens, but that shouldn't be expected for the money. But, it is good enough. F 2.8 is bright enough to keep your ISO and noise level down, and the focus speed on this is never been an issue even when shooting sports. This thing is so small, it's hard to argue with its capabilities and functionality. A small, wide angle is perfect for a gimbal, and I particularly loved using this and not only my R6 ii, but my R7 wheel it was a 24mm equivalent. It's a great little lens, and I think it serves as a perfect entry level wide-angle lens, or a backup or niche use case lens for professionals.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another good pancake lens
*by R***T on November 7, 2025*

I love that Canon makes affordable, reasonably fast pancake lenses for their cameras. I had the 24mm & 50mm EF pancake lenses for my old camera. Now for my RF full frame I have the 85mm, the 50mm and now this 16mm. It’s quick to focus, and the quality is fantastic for the price. Are their better lenses out there? Sure… for 4x the price. This lens definitely has some distortion, and gives a little bit of that fisheye look (but not circular and without vignette). But I bought this specifically for the “look” of the distortion. I shoot mostly portraits and I wanted something dynamic for fashion and lifestyle portraits. As long as you know how to use it, it’s great. The center has little to no distortion, and the edges are much more distorted (as is with all ultra-wide lenses). But distance to the subject also matters. If you’re shooting landscapes and environments, you’ll notice less distortion. It also has a nice shallow depth of field and bokeh when wide open, though I haven’t shot much under f4 or f5.6. This lens has performed exactly how I wanted it to, once I played around with it.

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