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Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM

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  • 12differ
  • 7identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS 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). The Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM has 0.75 cm more diameter than the Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM (7.65 cm vs 6.9 cm). The Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM has 18 mm more filter size than the Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM (67 mm vs 49 mm). Lens structure (elements/groups): 7/7 on the Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM, 16/13 on the Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM. Lens type: Standard zoom lens on the Canon RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM, Ultra-wide zoom lens on the Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:7/7
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:16/13
  • Lens type
    • RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:Standard zoom lens
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:Ultra-wide zoom lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:64° 30'- 28° 20'
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:98°-65°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:45° 30' - 19° 05'
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:74°10'-46°
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:74° 20'- 33° 40'
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:108°10'-75°
  • Focal length range
    • RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:18 - 45 mm
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:16 - 28 mm
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:6.3
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:22
  • Diameter
    • RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM:6.9 cm
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:7.65 cm

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Comparison of RF-S 18-45 mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM, RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM
42 specifications
Lens system7 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs7/716/13
Lens typeDiffersStandard zoom lensUltra-wide zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers64° 30'- 28° 20'98°-65°
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers45° 30' - 19° 05'74°10'-46°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers74° 20'- 33° 40'108°10'-75°
Focal length rangeDiffers18 - 45 mm16 - 28 mm
Image sensor formatKnown for oneAPS-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one4.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one72 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberDiffers6.322
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one29 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerYesYes
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.25 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
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 source8
Performanceidentical
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
AF actuatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSTM
Maximum magnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.26x
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneJapanUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers6.9 cm7.65 cm
Filter sizeDiffers49 mm67 mm
LengthDiffers44.3 mm91 mm
WeightDiffers130 g445 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for one150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one200 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelDiffersE-49E-67 II
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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