Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8
Both are Canon RF prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM if
- You want autofocus (STM): the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 is manual focus only
- Our notes say it suits: Vlogging, street and travel, landscapes
Pick the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM | Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Brightin Star
|
| Weight |
165 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
40.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
69.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
43 mm
|
not listed
|
| 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
|
12 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 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
Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8
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