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Canon has announced the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM, a fast wide-angle full-frame zoom that’s a more budget-friendly option for those looking to shoot photos and video. The lens is light and compact, coming in at the same size and weight as its brother lenses RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM,
The 16-28mm is clearly designed to be paired with that lens for enthusiasts wanting constant F2.8 capability on a budget.
The optical formula of the lens consists of 16 elements in 13 groups, including 2 aspherical lenses and 4 UD elements. Like many of Canon’s RF lenses – including its high-end L-series models – the 16-28mm uses digital correction as part of its design. At its long end, it has a minimum focusing distance of 0.2 meters (7.9″). The lens is weather sealed to provide some protection from dust and moisture, although there are not gaskets on all of its various buttons, switches and rings.
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As its name suggests, the 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM uses a lead-screw type stepper motor to focus, which the company says provides “fast and accurate” focus. Will do. It also features optical image stabilization, which is rated for 5.5 stops of compensation at the center of the lens, which increases to 8 stops when paired with a camera body that can coordinate its sensor stabilization with the lens. Is.
The lens weighs approximately 445 g (15.7 oz) and is 91 mm (3.6″) long when retracted. It uses a 67 mm filter and can be combined with the EW-73E lens hood, although it can be mounted separately. Is sold from.
The 16-28mm F2.8 becomes Canon’s fourth wide-angle zoom lens, sitting between the $550 RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and the $1400 RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM. The new lens has better weather-sealing than the variable aperture zooms, but it is less well-sealed than the slower-but-wider F4 ‘L’ series lenses. Above all this sits the $2400 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM.
The RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM will retail for $1149 and begin shipping on February 11th.
Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Specifications
Key Specifications | |
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lens type | zoom lens |
maximum format size | 35mm ff |
focal length | 16-28 mm |
image stabilization | Yes |
CIPA Image Stabilization Rating | 5.5 stop |
lens mount | Canon RF, Canon RF-S |
hole | |
maximum aperture | F2.8 |
minimum aperture | F16 |
aperture ring | No |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
optics | |
elements | 16 |
Group | 13 |
Special Elements/Coating | 2 circular, 4UD |
Center | |
minimum focus | 0.20 m (7.87,, |
maximum magnification | 0.26 |
autofocus | Yes |
motor type | stepper motor |
distance scale | No |
dof scale | No |
Physical | |
weight | 445 Yes (0.98 lb, |
Diameter | 77 mm (3.03,, |
Length | 91 mm (3.58,, |
seal | Yes |
Colour | Black |
power zoom | No |
zoom lock | No |
filter thread | 67 mm |
hood supplied | No |
hood product code | EW-73E |
tripod collar | No |