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

Full-Frame 16–28mm Wide-Angle Zoom

Covers an ultra-wide 16mm field of view up to 28mm for dynamic landscapes, interiors, architecture, and immersive video, all on Canon’s full-frame RF-mount mirrorless cameras.

Constant f/2.8 Maximum Aperture

A bright, constant f/2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range provides enhanced low-light capability, consistent exposures when zooming, and greater control over depth of field for subject isolation and cinematic-looking footage.

Leadscrew-Type STM Autofocus Motor

A leadscrew-type STM motor delivers fast, quiet, and smooth autofocus with reliable subject tracking and reduced focus breathing, making this lens exceptionally well suited for video creators and hybrid shooters.

Optical Image Stabilizer

Built-in optical IS offers up to approximately 5.5 stops of shake correction on cameras without IBIS, and up to about 8 stops with Coordinated IS on compatible bodies, providing noticeably sharper handheld photos and smoother video capture.

Advanced Optical Design

Incorporates four UD elements and two aspherical elements in a 16-element, 13-group design to minimize chromatic and spherical aberrations, delivering crisp detail and rich contrast from edge to edge while keeping the lens compact and lightweight.

Super Spectra Coating (SSC)

Canon’s Super Spectra Coating helps suppress flare and ghosting caused by reflections within the lens, improving clarity and color accuracy in backlit scenes and other challenging lighting conditions.

Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

A rounded nine-blade diaphragm helps create smooth, circular bokeh and pleasing background and foreground blur, enhancing the aesthetic quality of both stills and video, especially at f/2.8.

Weather-Resistant, Lightweight Build

Weather-resistant construction offers durability on par with L-series lenses, while a weight of about 1 lb (445 g) and a front 67mm filter thread make the lens highly portable and easy to integrate into existing filter kits.

16 to 28mm (Full-Frame)

Maximum: f/2.8  |  Minimum: f/22 (constant across zoom)

Canon RF

Full-Frame

Approx. 108° (at 16mm)

9.84" / 24.99 cm

0.11 to 0.26x (approx. 1:3.85 reproduction ratio)

16 elements in 13 groups (including UD & aspherical elements)

9, rounded

Autofocus (leadscrew-type STM)

Yes, optical IS

67 mm (front)

3 x 3.6" / 7.6 x 9.1 cm

1 lb / 445 g

Features four Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements and two aspherical elements in a 16-element, 13-group configuration to help minimize chromatic and spherical aberrations while preserving sharpness and contrast across the frame.

Canon’s Super Spectra Coating (SSC) is applied to critical surfaces to reduce flare and ghosting caused by internal reflections, ensuring more accurate colors and improved contrast, even in backlit scenes.

Offers up to 5.5 stops of shake correction on non-IBIS bodies and up to around 8 stops of correction when used with a compatible camera’s in-body stabilizer via Coordinated IS, for sharper handheld stills and smoother video.

Minimum focusing distances of approximately 7.9" at 28mm and 9.8" at 16mm let you create dramatic wide-angle close-ups with enhanced depth and perspective.

An integrated control ring can be assigned to functions such as ISO, aperture, or exposure compensation, providing tactile, on-lens control for faster adjustments while shooting stills or recording video.

Weather-resistant sealing offers durability similar to Canon’s L-series lenses, giving you the confidence to shoot in light rain, dusty locations, and other demanding outdoor environments.

A common 67mm front filter size provides broad compatibility with ND, polarizing, and other filters, simplifying integration into existing kits and multi-lens setups.

Weighing about 1 lb (445 g), this lens balances comfortably on RF bodies and is easy to carry all day, making it an excellent choice for travel, gimbal work, and handheld video shooting.