Canon’s RF lenses have quickly gained a lot of respect for pushing the boundaries of design and providing class-leading performance and image quality, although most are very expensive. On the other hand, at $299, the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM fits that trend, and in between its affordable price tag and highly portable size, it looks to be a great option. This great video review looks at the lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.
Coming to you from Dustin AbbottThis excellent video review looks at Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM . Lens. In addition to its affordable price tag ($299), the 16mm f/2.8 is very portable, weighing just 5.8 oz (165 g). However, Canon still includes a host of useful features, including:
- One aspherical element for less distortion and better sharpness
- 5.1-inch minimum focusing distance for 0.26x . maximum magnification
- Super Spectra Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides deeper contrast
- STM autofocus motor for smooth and quiet autofocusing, suitable for both photo and video applications
- Customizable control ring
- Round seven-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
Of course, at $299 you shouldn’t expect top performance from the RF 16mm f/2.8, but for the price, it looks like an interesting and useful lens. Check out the video above for Abbott’s full thoughts.
