Check out this new Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM lens review. The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM ($299 at Amazon/B&H/Adorama) is tiny, affordable and ideal for vlogging, interiors, landscapes, architecture or astro.
This is a lens which every EOS R photographer should have. ePhotozine posted their full Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM lens review. They gave the lens a 4.5/5 rating and a “highly recommended“. More details on the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens Review can be found after the break!
From ePhotozine’s conclusion:
It is not perfect technically, but it is a perfectly usable and extremely versatile ultra-wide lens at a very keen price. It seems to be well made and many of the shortcomings optically may well not be significant drawbacks for the applications the lens is intended for. In particular, it could be an outstanding vlogging lens, it has low distortion making it ideal for architecture and delivers sharp, impressive images at real-world distances.
The lens is priced at $299. Best Canon RF Lenses
RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens at Amazon/B&H/Adorama
Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens Overview
Ultra-wide field of view mixed with a compact and portable design, the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM lens 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.
Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens Overview
Ultra-wide field of view mixed with a compact and portable design, the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM lens 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.
- 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.
- Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.