Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM is lighter by 375g.
- Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM goes wider (14mm vs 16mm).
- Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM reaches further (35mm vs 16mm).
| Spec | RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM | RF 16mm F2.8 STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 14-35mm (wider) | 16mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Af motor | USM | STM |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Weight g | 540.0 | 165.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 43 |
| Length mm | 99.8 | 40.2 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 84.1 | 69.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.2 | 0.13 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.38 | 0.26 |
Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
The RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM is a compact stabilized wide zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras. Starts at 14mm and keeps f/4 throughout.
Pros
- Wide 14mm start
- Compact and light (540 g)
- Image stabilization
- Constant f/4
Cons
- Only f/4
- Relies on software lens correction
- Less light than the 15-35 f/2.8
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
A very small wide-angle prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras. It relies on in-camera correction for distortion.
Pros
- Very compact and light (165 g)
- Wide 16mm view
- STM focusing
- Close focus 0.13 m
Cons
- Relies on software correction
- No image stabilization
- f/2.8 limits low light