The RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM lens is perfect for both still and video content creators who desire high image quality and constant aperture at a more affordable price point than traditional L-series products. This lens is now the smallest, lightest RF zoom lens with image quality equivalent to a Canon L-series specification. For still image creators this light and compact lens weighing in at just over one pound will be a “take anywhere” kind of lens. Offering a fast f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, photographers can work in low light situations or take creative control and blur the foreground and background with wide apertures not possible entry-level wide-angle lenses. Pairing this lens with the current RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM gives you incredible zoom range coverage while maintaining high image quality.
Convenient wide-angle zoom with a fixed f/2.8 aperture through the entire zoom range.
Light & compact everyday carry lens.
Built-in optical image stabilization for less camera shake while hand-holding on-the-go.
Incredible quality from edge-to-edge due to 4 UD elements to minimize chromatic aberration, and 2 aspheric lenses.
Impressive durability and weather-resistant construction equivalent to an L-series lens for use in harsh environments.
Incredibly minimal focus breathing when recording video.
Optical image stabilization is automatically enabled for cameras without IBIS for effective 5.5 stops of correction.
Coordinated control using IBIS x OIS provides an image stabilization effect of Center 8.0 stops and Corner 7.5 stops.
Leadscrew-type STM for fast and quiet autofocus for stills and video.
