Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM 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 1.4 stops (f/2.8 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM is lighter by 225g.
- Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM goes wider (15mm vs 16mm).
- Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM reaches further (30mm vs 16mm).
- Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is the newer design (2022 vs 2021).
| Spec | RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | RF 16mm F2.8 STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 15-30mm (wider) | 16mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Af motor | STM | STM |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Weight g | 390.0 | 165.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 43 |
| Length mm | 88.4 | 40.2 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 76.6 | 69.2 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.13 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.26 |
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
A wide-angle zoom for Canon RF full-frame bodies with stabilization and a stepping motor. Small and light.
Pros
- Compact and light (390 g)
- Image stabilization
- STM focusing
- 67mm filter thread
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Less sharp than the L zooms
- Relies on in-camera correction
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