Canon has just officially announced the new Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM lens. It is a compact and lightweight ultra-wide lens for Canon’s full-frame mirrorless system, featuring nine elements, as well as Canon’s Super Spectra Coating to reduce ghosting and flare. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 13cm (5.1″) and a maximum magnification of 0.26x. Its control ring can be used for manual focus or another function that users can assign.
This new lens costs $299, first available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 16 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 9 | |
| Groups | 7 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.13 m (5.12″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.26× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Stepper motor | |
| Full time manual | No | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 165 g (0.36 lb) | |
| Diameter | 40 mm (1.57″) | |
| Length | 69 mm (2.72″) | |
| Sealing | No | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 43 mm | |
| Hood supplied | No | |
| Hood product code | EW-65C | |
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