Canon’s Latest Lens Redefines a New RF Standard
Enrich ultra-wide images with the RF16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM’s rich f/2.8 bokeh expressiveness
RF16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM with EOS R6 Mark II
HO CHI MINH CITY, 23 January 2025 – Canon today announced the RF16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM, a new full-frame RF mount wide-angle zoom lens for the EOS R mirrorless system. Equipped with a bright f/2.8 constant aperture, the RF16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM is Canon’s second non-professional-grade constant aperture zoom lens.
“With the new RF16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM, users have a high-performance wide-angle zoom option that is affordable, provides premium image quality and versatility of a bright, constant f/2.8 aperture. Its compact portable body supplements the RF28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM standard zoom lens, and both are our latest offerings in a new series that will raise standards for RF lenses,” said Imasaka Daido, CEO of Canon Marketing Vietnam.
Versatile Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Ultra-wide angle zoom lenses are an extremely popular next lens to get and especially so for creators due to their wider coverage, dynamic perspective, and framing flexibility. The RF16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM will be the first of its class to supercharge these features with a bright, constant f/2.8 aperture. Previously only available on prime lenses or professional-grade lenses, it is now possible for creators who are on a tight budget to create beautiful bokeh or shoot in low light with increased control over exposure settings, regardless if they are creating dramatic compositions at 16mm or more natural-looking context-filled portraits at 28mm.
The lens can also be utilised as a constant aperture standard zoom lens when paired with APS-C cameras, offering a highly versatile full-frame equivalent focal range of 25.6mm to 44.8mm, ideal for scenes as diverse as landscapes, street and documentary, everyday life, and portraiture.
Handheld Still and Video Shooting with Ease
Designed to be compact and lightweight, the RF16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM is around 9.1cm long when fully retracted, and weighs about 445g, which is similar to the RF28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM. It can also be fitted onto a gimbal, creating a lighter and user-friendly setup that is ideal for travel, hikes, and exploration.
When using compatible cameras such as the EOS R6 Mark II, the lens’ built-in optical image stabiliser (Optical IS) supports peripheral coordinated control, which corrects the blurring that occurs in the edges of the image that characteristically occurs when shooting stills with wide-angle lenses.
Its image stabilisation capabilities during still shooting are shown as below (according to CIPA 2024 standards):
| Optical IS Only | Coordinated Control IS(on camera with In-Body IS) | |
| Centre | Up to 5.5 stops [1] | Up to 8.0 stops [2] |
| Corner | N. A | Up to 7.5 stops [3] |
When the lens is used with cameras that support Movie Digital IS, the two IS systems coordinate with each other to enhance stabilisation of handheld footage shot while moving.
Accurate and Seamless Autofocusing
Driven by the fast and highly responsive lead-screw type STM, the AF on the RF16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM can provide swift, precise and accurate AF during stills and excellent control required for smooth, quiet focus transitions when shooting videos. It also supports focus breathing correction when used with compatible cameras, where the camera digitally corrects fluctuations in the angle of view caused by focus movement during video shooting.
Durable Build and Outstanding Image Quality
The RF16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM has a dust- and drip-resistant build equivalent to that of professional-grade L-series lenses, with a weather-sealed ring and mount joints for better peace of mind when shooting outdoors.
Discerning and detail-oriented creators will be delighted by the lens’ impeccable optical quality, which is comparable to professional-grade L-series lenses. Improvements to the manufacturing process have enabled usage of a larger replica aspherical lens as the frontmost element, correcting aberrations more thoroughly resulting in even better image quality.
Product Specifications
| Product | RF16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM |
| Focal Length | 16-28 mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance |
0.25m (focal length=16mm) 0.2m (focal length=28mm) |
| Maximum Magnification |
0.11x (focal length=16mm) 0.26x (focal length=28mm) |
| Lens Construction | 16 elements in 13 groups |
| Filter Size Diameter | Ø67mm |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| IS (CIPA Standard Correction Effect) | Yes (up to 5.5 stops) |
| Coordinated Control IS (With IBIS equipped Camera) | Yes (up to 8.0 stops) |
| Maximum Diameter and Length | Approx. 76.5 mm × 91.0 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 445 g |
[1] Focal length of 28mm using an EOS R1; Yaw/Pitch axes
[2] Focal length of 28mm using an EOS R1; Yaw/Pitch/Roll axes
[3] Focal length of 28mm using an EOS R1; Yaw/Pitch/Roll axes
About Canon Marketing Vietnam Nam Co, Ltd
Canon products have been available in Vietnam since the 1980s through its authorized distributors. During the past years, it established a more significant presence when it set up four production facilities in Thang Long, Hanoi, Que Vo and Tien Son, Bac Ninh and Canon Marketing Vietnam Co. Ltd. Besides providing employment for more than 25,000 people, Canon also makes outstanding contributions to the country's development through its meaningful social activities. Canon Marketing Vietnam Co. Ltd was founded in July 2012 and have been operating under the guidance and support of Canon Asia Marketing Group and Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd., which is the regional marketing headquarter for Canon's South & Southeast Asia region.From 1st January 2024, Canon Marketing Vietnam Company Limited is assigned as the sole authorized distributor for Canon Imaging Products (i.e.: cameras, lenses, Selphy photo printers) in Vietnam, replacing Le Bao Minh Joint Stock Company.Le Bao Minh Joint Stock Company continues to be the authorized distributor of Canon office and printing products in Vietnam.
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