Canon’s new RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM lens for full-frame Canon EOS R-series mirrorless cameras expands the corporate’s compact and inexpensive f/2.8 zoom collection.
Becoming a member of the light-weight RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM introduced final September, the brand new ultra-wide RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM gives photographers and hybrid creators a quick fixed f/2.8 aperture and wide-angle area of view in a small and transportable package deal.
The RF 16-28mm f/2.8 ideas the scales at a comparatively featherweight 445 grams (15.7 ounces) and is simply 91 millimeters (3.6 inches) lengthy when in its retracted place. Evaluate this to the RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS, which weighs 840 grams (1.9 kilos) and is 127 millimeters (5 inches) lengthy, and the RF 16-28mm f/2.8 appears downright tiny.
There’s additionally the value issue, because the RF 16-28mm f/2.8, like its RF 28-70mm f/2.8 sibling, goals to supply a way more inexpensive possibility for photographers than Canon’s excellent pro-level L-series glass. The RF 16-28mm f/2.8 is $1,149, $50 greater than the RF 28-70mm f/2.8 however nonetheless $1,250 cheaper than the RF 15-35mm f/2.8.
Granted, customers do quit a bit when choosing the cheaper RF 16-28mm f/2.8, together with focal size at each the broad and lengthy ends of the lens. Plus, L glass is constructed to the best doable requirements. That stated, Canon guarantees robust picture high quality from its new zoom lens. The RF 16-28mm f/2.8 has 16 parts in 13 teams, together with two aspherical lenses and 4 UD lenses.
Canon argues that its RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens is for many who demand the last word efficiency, whereas the RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM is for customers who need wealthy bokeh, portability, and one thing extra budget-friendly.
Canon additionally has the RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM lenses in its RF system, so there isn’t any scarcity of wide-angle zoom choices for Canon EOS R customers. There’s something for everybody at this level.
Between the RF 16-28mm f/2.8 and RF 28-70mm f/2.8, photographers can now cowl 16mm to 70mm at an f/2.8 aperture for round $2,250. The 2 lenses weigh 940 grams (33 ounces), which is simply 40 grams heavier than the Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens. The RF 16-28mm and 28-70mm combo can be $150 cheaper than the 24-70mm f/2.8 lens.
Concerning autofocus, the lens options Canon’s stepper motor expertise, which guarantees fairly fast and quiet focusing efficiency. The lens can focus as shut as 0.2 meters at its 28mm focal size, delivering a most magnification of 0.26x.
The RF 16-28mm f/2.8 helps focus respiratory correction in-camera, which, primarily based on pattern footage, will probably be smart to allow. Talking of optical corrections, the lens must also be used alongside Canon’s digital lens corrections. With out them, the lens will exhibit a extreme vignette, particularly at 16mm.
Optical picture stabilization supplies as much as 5.5 stops of shake correction within the middle of the body. Nonetheless, the lens additionally works with coordinate I.S. with suitable IBIS-equipped cameras, which may enhance stabilization to as much as eight stops.
The zoom lens is dust- and drip-proof, though to not the identical levels as an L lens. Like all Canon’s non-L RF lenses, the RF 16-28mm f/2.8 doesn’t ship with a lens hood. As an alternative, it’s an optionally available add-on buy.
Pricing and Availability
The Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM has a urged retail worth of $1,149 and can start transport on February 11.
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