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Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens (Canon RF)

BH #CA162828RF • MFR #6906C002
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Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens (Canon RF)
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Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22
  • Compact & Fast Wide-Angle Zoom
  • Leadscrew-Type STM Autofocus Motor
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
Capture high-quality video content and still imagery on the go with the RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens from Canon. Adding to an already impressive array of RF-mount lenses, the RF 16-28mm f/2.8 is the smallest and lightest RF zoom lens yet. Complementing its compact form factor is a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, enabling superb bokeh and consistent low-light performance. Driven by a leadscrew-type STM motor, this lens delivers fast and quiet autofocusing performance with accurate subject tracking. Built-in image stabilization helps create noticeably sharper handheld images. Contributing to its impressive optical construction are four Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements and two aspherical elements, which help reduce chromatic aberrations and allow for a more compact design. Weather-resistant durability akin to an L-series lens is offered, giving users peace of mind when shooting in harsher environments.
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Would this lens be good for astrophotography? or ...

Would this lens be good for astrophotography? or would the RF 24mm f1.4 L VCM be better?
Asked by: Lynn
The Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens is a very good lens for astrophotography having a wide angle of view and wide aperture that is great in low light. The RF 24mm f1.4 L VCM is not as wide angle, but it can still work. You just won't be able to place as much of the night sky in the image. It has a wider 1.4 aperture that will be even better in low light at high ISOs. Canon lenses are known to have some coma aberrations. That is when the stars look like arrows instead of dots in the corners. You may want to look at some lenses from Samyang/Rokinon as they have less coma usually, but are manual focus only.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2025-01-24

Will this lens need autocorrection at the wide ...

Will this lens need autocorrection at the wide end for distortion and vignetting like the 14-35?
Asked by: David
Yes, the Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM lens needs to be corrected in post if the photos are RAW. The camera automatically corrects the JPEGs.
Answered by: Stephen M
Date published: 2025-01-26

Does this come with a lens hood? The series of ...

Does this come with a lens hood? The series of pictures shows a hood, but in recommended accessories you are recommending a hood
Asked by: Simon
No, unfortunately the lens hood for the RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM is not included. You will need to purchase the Canon EW-73D lens hood separately.
Answered by: Stephen M
Date published: 2025-01-23
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