Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Viltrox 16mm f/1.8
Both are Canon RF prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM if
- Our notes say it suits: Vlogging, street and travel, landscapes
Pick the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
Spec differences
12 differences| Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM | Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Viltrox
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
165 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
40.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
69.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
43 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.13 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.26×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
|
15 elements / 12 groups
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Autofocus motor
- STM both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 16mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Canon RF mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
covers full frame vs ⅔ stop faster
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
250 g lighter vs 2 stops faster
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 vs Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8: 1⅓ stops faster, autofocus