- The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM is an ultra-wide-angle prime lens that balances a fast aperture with an incredibly compact 'pancake' style form factor, making it a staple for the RF mount system.
- Professional use-cases include real estate photography in tight urban apartments, wide-angle vlogging for travel influencers, and lightweight astrophotography.
- Rent this lens over heavier L-series zooms when weight is a priority for gimbal balancing or when you need a discreet, high-quality wide-angle for street photography.
Canon RF 16mm f/2.8
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Questions about this gear
Is the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 weather-sealed?
No, the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM does not have official weather sealing. It is advised to use protection when shooting in rain or heavy dust.
Does this lens have Image Stabilization (IS)?
The lens does not have built-in optical stabilization, but it works seamlessly with the In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) found in cameras like the EOS R5 and R6.
Can I use this lens on a Canon DSLR?
No, this is an RF mount lens designed specifically for mirrorless EOS R cameras. It cannot be adapted to EF-mount DSLRs like the 5D or 90D.
What is the field of view on an APS-C camera?
When used on APS-C sensors like the EOS R7 or R10, it provides a 25.6mm equivalent focal length, which is still a versatile wide-angle.
About the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8
The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM is a sleek everyday wide-angle prime. Blending a compact, lightweight design with a bright maximum aperture, this rectilinear ultra-wide comes in handy when photographing interiors and architectural subjects, as well as broad landscape views and astrophotography scenes.
One aspherical element is featured in the optical design, which limits distortion and contributes to a high degree of sharpness for accurate rendering. This unique lens also sports a close 5.1" minimum focusing distance for close-up shooting and the STM AF motor enables smooth and quiet focusing performance to suit both photo and video applications. The lightweight design and broad field of view also make this lens an enticing option for vlogging and content creation.
Sleek ultra-wide-angle prime is designed for use with full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless digital cameras.
Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working available lighting conditions, helps control depth of field, and contributes to a sleek form factor.
One aspherical element helps control distortion and promotes a high degree of sharpness.
Super Spectra Coating has been applied to minimize flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
STM stepping motor offers fast, quiet, smooth, and accurate autofocus performance that is ideal for video recording as well as still shooting.
Minimum focusing distance of 5.1", along with a maximum magnification of 0.26x, makes this a unique option for close-up shooting while retaining great depth of field.
Configurable Control Ring can be used to adjust a variety of exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.
Renting the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 in Mumbai
This Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 is delivered to your door anywhere in Mumbai and collected from the same address when your rental ends. Pick your dates on this page to see the exact price for your booking — rates are per day and drop for longer rentals, so weekly and monthly bookings cost less per day than the daily rate.
Most rentals in Mumbai are zero-deposit once your one-time Aadhaar-based KYC is done; high-value kits carry a refundable deposit returned when the gear comes back. Shooting early? Schedule delivery for the evening before so you start the day charged and tested.