Canon’s Latest Lens Redefines a New RF Standard
RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM
Enrich ultra-wide images with the RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM’s rich f/2.8 bokeh expressiveness
New Delhi, 23 January 2025 – Canon today announced the RF16-28mm F2.8 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 F2.8 IS STM is Canon’s second lens in affordable yet quality and performance at par with L series after 28-70mm F2.8 STM lens announcement with constant aperture zoom lens.
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 F2.8 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 F2.8 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 stops1 | Up to 8.0 stops2 |
| Corner | N. A. | Up to 7.5 stops3 |
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 F2.8 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 F2.8 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 F2.8 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 |
Pricing Details:
| Name | Price (MRP) |
| RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM | ₹ 108 495.00/u (incl. of all taxes) |
About Canon Inc.
Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment, industrial equipment, and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video and cinematography equipment, network cameras, medical systems and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With about 169,000 employees worldwide, the Canon Group includes manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2023 (ended December 31, 2023) totaled $29.44 billion (at an exchange rate of ¥142=U.S. $1). Visit the Canon Inc. website at: global.canon
About Canon India
Canon India Pvt. Ltd. is the sales and marketing subsidiary of Canon Inc., a world leader in imaging technologies. Having started its operations in 1997, Canon India markets a comprehensive range of sophisticated contemporary digital imaging products and solutions in India. The company today has offices in 10 cities across India with merchandise warehousing facilities at 4 location and employs over 1000 staff and over 850 channel partners. Canon India enjoys a vast retail presence across the country through Image Square stores, PIXMA Zones, and BIS Lounges. Canon India’s service reach extends to over 632 towns covering 19,118 PIN codes across India – which comprises of 349+ Camera collection points, 15 Camera repair centers, 320+ Printer repair centres, 183 Copier, Scanner and 120 Large Format Printer Sales & Service dealers.
In sync with its corporate tagline- ‘Delighting You Always’, reinforced by World-class technology, Canon offers an extended product portfolio, including Digital Production Printers, Large Format Printers, Commercial Printers, Multi-Functional Devices, Managed Document Services, Inkjet & Laser Printers, Document and Cheque Scanners, Digital Cameras, DSLRs, Mirrorless cameras, Cinematic Imaging Products and Surveillance cameras catering to the multiple market segments of consumer, SME, B2B, Commercial, Government & PSUs.
1Focal length of 28mm using an EOS R1; Yaw/Pitch axes
2Focal length of 28mm using an EOS R1; Yaw/Pitch/Roll axess
3Focal length of 28mm using an EOS R1; Yaw/Pitch/Roll axes