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Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 10identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM has 33° more lens viewing angle, horizontal than the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM (98° vs 65°). The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM has 28° more lens viewing angle, vertical than the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM (74° vs 46°). The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM has 33° more lens viewing angle, diagonal than the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM (108° vs 75°). Lens structure (elements/groups): 9/7 on the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM, 8/6 on the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM. Lens type: Ultra-wide lens on the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM, Wide zoom lens on the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:9/7
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:8/6
  • Lens type
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:Ultra-wide lens
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:Wide zoom lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:98°
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:65°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:74°
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:46°
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:108°
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:75°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:0.13 m
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:0.23 m
  • AF actuator
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:STM
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:ST
  • Filter size
    • RF 16mm F2.8 STM:43 mm
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:55 mm

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Comparison of RF 16mm F2.8 STM, RF28mm F2.8 STM
51 specifications
Lens system6 differ
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs9/78/6
Lens typeDiffersUltra-wide lensWide zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers98°65°
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers74°46°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers108°75°
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 - 28 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.13 m0.23 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image sensor formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull frame
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one16 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorDiffersSTMST
Circular apertureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Lens hood modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEW-55
Maximum magnificationKnown for one0.26xUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBayonet
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJapan
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Filter sizeDiffers43 mm55 mm
LengthDiffers40.1 mm24.7 mm
WeightDiffers165 g120 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers94 mm150 mm
Package heightDiffers117 mm100 mm
Package weightDiffers281 g200 g
Package widthDiffers94 mm150 mm
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-55
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRF
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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