Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM

21specifications compared
15differ
6identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM has 2 /7 more lens structure (elements/groups) than the Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM (9/7 vs 7/7). The Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM has 1.7 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM (4.5 vs 2.8). The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM has 15.7 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM (22 vs 6.3). Lens type: Ultra-wide lens on the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM, Standard zoom lens on the Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM. Lens viewing angle, horizontal: 98° on the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM, 64° 30'- 28° 20' on the Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM.

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:9/7
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:7/7
Lens type
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:Ultra-wide lens
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:Standard zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:98°
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:64° 30'- 28° 20'
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:74°
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:45° 30' - 19° 05'
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:108°
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:74° 20'- 33° 40'
Maximum aperture number
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:2.8
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:4.5
Minimum aperture number
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:22
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:6.3
Diameter
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:6.92 cm
- RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:6.9 cm

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Comparison of RF 16mm F2.8 STM, RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM
37 specifications	A Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM View product	B Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM View product
Lens system7 differ
Component for	MILC	MILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	9/7	7/7
Lens typeDiffers	Ultra-wide lens	Standard zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	98°	64° 30'- 28° 20'
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	74°	45° 30' - 19° 05'
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	108°	74° 20'- 33° 40'
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 - 45 mm
Image sensor formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	APS-C
Lens mount interface	Canon RF	Canon RF
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	2.8	4.5
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 mm
Minimum aperture numberDiffers	22	6.3
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	16 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	0.13 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for one	7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Lens coating featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
AF actuatorKnown for one	STM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum magnificationKnown for one	0.26x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Japan
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	6.92 cm	6.9 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	43 mm	49 mm
LengthDiffers	40.1 mm	44.3 mm
WeightDiffers	165 g	130 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers	94 mm	150 mm
Package heightDiffers	117 mm	100 mm
Package weightDiffers	281 g	200 g
Package widthDiffers	94 mm	150 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Lens cap modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	E-49
Rear lens cap includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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