Canon’s RF lenses have received a lot of praise for their high performance and image quality as well as innovative design, but with all of that comes a high price tag. At $299, the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM is a breath of fresh air, and on APS-C cameras its 26mm-equivalent focal length makes it an interesting potential option for a variety of needs. This great review video looks at the lens on the EOS R7 and whether it can deliver the performance and image quality you need.
Coming to you from Frozen ChristopherThis excellent video review looks at Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM . Lens. The idea of using a lens like this on the EOS R7 is that lenses typically exhibit their strongest image quality near the center, and so when you use them on a crop sensor body, essentially copy, you only use the best areas of the circled image. In addition, the RF 16mm f/2.8 offers a range of compelling features, including:
- One aspherical lens element reduces distortion and enhances sharpness
- 5.1-inch minimum focusing distance (0.26x maximum magnification)
- Super Spectra Coating reduces flare and ghosting and improves contrast
- STM autofocus motor provides smooth and quiet autofocus suitable for both still photography and videography
- Custom control ring
- Round seven-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
- 5.8 oz (165 g).
While the RF 16mm f/2.8 won’t compete with top options, it looks like a portable and versatile lens. Check out the video above for Frost’s full thoughts.
