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Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 8identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z has 0.36 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM (0.49 m vs 0.13 m). The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z has 4 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM (11 vs 7). The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z has 0.04 x more maximum magnification than the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM (0.3x vs 0.26x). Lens structure (elements/groups): 9/7 on the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM, 18/15 on the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z. Lens type: Ultra-wide lens on the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM, Telephoto zoom lens on the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:9/7
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:18/15
  • Lens type
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:Ultra-wide lens
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:Telephoto zoom lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:98°
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:29 - 10°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:74°
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:19° 30' - 7
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:108°
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:34 - 12°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:0.13 m
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:0.49 m
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:7
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:11
  • AF actuator
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:STM
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:Dual Nano USM

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Comparison of RF 16mm F2.8 STM, RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
51 specifications
Lens system7 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs9/718/15
Lens typeDiffersUltra-wide lensTelephoto zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers98°29 - 10°
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers74°19° 30' - 7
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers108°34 - 12°
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 - 200 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.13 m0.49 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image sensor formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull frame
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Maximum aperture number2.82.8
Minimum aperture number2222
Number of aspheric elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers711
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIn-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one16 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
AF actuatorDiffersSTMDual Nano USM
Auto focusYesYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Circular apertureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.26x0.3x
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hood typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRemovable lens hood
Lens hood modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceET-88C
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBayonet
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers6.92 cm8.85 cm
Filter sizeDiffers43 mm82 mm
LengthDiffers40.1 mm199 mm
WeightDiffers165 g1.11 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers94 mm184 mm
Package heightDiffers117 mm332 mm
Package weightDiffers281 g2.1 kg
Package widthDiffers94 mm184 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-82 II
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRF

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