
Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Lens
The RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM is a wide-angle powerhouse packed with advanced technology, enabling you to effortlessly capture more of any scene. Its retractable design and lightweight build of approximately 445g make it highly portable, allowing you to keep it on your camera all day for a sweet spot between performance and practicality.
- 16 – 28mm ultra-wide focal length
- F2.8 constant maximum aperture
- Optical Image Stabilisation up to 5.5-stops
- 4 x UD and 2 x Aspheric elements
- 9 blade circular aperture
- Weather resistant design
Thanks to its wide f/2.8 aperture, you can capture more detail in low light, add depth and dimension to your images, and achieve vivid, sharp results with ease—opening the door to a new, creative approach to capturing your subject.

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Epic views. Stable shots
With its ultra-wide 16-28mm zoom and a fast f/2.8 aperture, the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM is a wide-angle powerhouse that’s packed with technology. With 5.5-stops1 of image stabilisation and weather-resistance, all in a lightweight and compact body, it rewards you with incredible stills and videos – no matter where your story takes you.
Ultra-Wide Zoom for Superb Creative Results
Whether it’s stills or video, this lens will perform in any situation thanks to a fast f/2.8 aperture for great depth of field control and low-light performance, plus a wide 16-28mm zoom for creative perspectives.
Wide vistas
Capture big views with ease and pack in lots of foreground interest at 16mm.
Pieces to camera
Put yourself in the picture and rely on a Leadscrew STM for smooth focus transitions.
Urban and rural scenes
Capture all the atmosphere of your exploring adventures.
Interiors
Shoot high quality interior views and relish the available light.
FAST. WIDE. STABLE.
Fast, bright, and responsive
See more detail in low light thanks to a wide aperture that inspires a more creative approach to your subject. Shoot at f/2.8 to add depth and extra dimension to your images.
Ultra wide-angle views
Capture wide-angle views effortlessly thanks to a 16-28mm ultra-wide-angle zoom range that lets you get more into a scene. The Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM lens offers a sweet spot in performance and practicality with an angle of view that inspires creativity.
A lens built for travelling light
When luggage space is limited, the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM makes a clever choice for travel. Retract the zoom to 91mm for great portability thanks to the lens’ innovative design. And at 445g (approx.) you can leave it on the camera all day.
WIDE. THEN WIDER.
High quality results
Enjoy superb image quality thanks to two aspheric elements and four UD lenses with Super Spectra coatings for incredible clarity. A fast Leadscrew (STM) motor delivers rapid, smooth, and near-silent focusing for both stills and video.
Creative features
Capture striking star-like highlights with a nine-blade aperture and, with 5.5-stops of optical image stabilisation1, shoot and film handheld to be more innovative on the move, even in low-light.
Handle your busy life
The RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM is small, light, and ready to work in all conditions. With near-L series image quality and a design that can handle rain, moisture and dust2, it’s an ultra-wide-angle zoom that deserves to be taken seriously.
Take your skills further
The RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM’s STM technology delivers smooth autofocus transitions, ideal for filming subjects at different distances from each other. Any distortion correction is handled in-camera, too, which keeps the lens small and light, leaving you free to focus on your technique.
Optical Features / Specifications | |
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Image Size | Full Frame |
Angle of View (Horizontal, vertical, diagonal) | 98°-65° 74°10'-46° 108°10'-75° |
Lens Construction (Elements/Groups) | 16/13 |
Special Optics | 4x UD 1x Gmo Aspheric 1x Replica Aspheric |
Special Features | - |
Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Minimum Aperture | 22 |
Closest Focusing Distance (m) | 0.25 (at 16mm) 0.2 (at 28mm) |
Maximum Magnification (x) | 0.11 (at 16mm) 0.26 (at 28mm) |
Control Ring | combined / focus |
Image Stabilizer OIS1 | 5.52 |
Image Stabilizer IBIS x OIS3 | 84 |
AF Actuator | STM |
Coatings | Super Spectra |
Fluorine | No |
Physical Specifications | |
Dust/Moisture Resistance | Yes5 |
Exterior Coating | - |
Filter Diameter (mm) | 67 |
Max. Diameter x Length (mm)6 | 76.5 x 91 |
Weight (g) | 445g |
Accessories | |
Lens Cap | E-67 II |
Lens Hood | EW-73E |
Lens Case/Pouch | LP1116 |
Rear End Cap | Lens Dust Cap RF |
Extender Compatibility | Not compatible |
In The Box | |
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Notes
- Tested under CIPA standards. Lenses released after July 2024 tested under CIPA-2024 standard in the yaw/pitch (+ roll in case of IBIS) directions at maximum focal length, with a specific camera.
- Tested under CIPA standards / CIPA-2024 standard (in the yaw/pitch directions at maximum focal length, with a specific camera)
- Tested under CIPA standards. Lenses released after July 2024 tested under CIPA-2024 standard in the yaw/pitch (+ roll in case of IBIS) directions at maximum focal length, with a specific camera.
- Tested under CIPA standards / CIPA-2024 standard (in the yaw/pitch directions at maximum focal length, with a specific camera)
- Lenses with dust/moisture resistance are fitted with a rubber ring on the lens mount which may cause slight abrasion of the camera mount. This in no way effects either the lens or camera performance.
- Lens dimensions when in retracted state
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