Brightin Star Canon RF mount Ultra-wide prime
Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8
Quick answer
The Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 16mm at f/2.8 for the Canon RF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- Full frame
- APS-C (26mm equiv.)
- 18 Canon RF cameras
- Focal
- 16mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- AF motor
- None
What 16mm sees
- Full frame crop 1.0×
- 107° 96.7° horizontal
- APS-C crop 1.6× → 26mm
- 80.4° 70.2° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 16mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorBrightin Star 16mm f/2.8 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 16mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Format coverage
- Full frame
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 11 groups
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
General
- Brand
- Brightin Star
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Lens type
- Prime
Specification source: brightinstar.com
What can you shoot with the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8?
At 16mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Canon RF mount, so it fits Canon RF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 16mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 16mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 26mm on full frame, with a 70.2° horizontal and 80.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 fit?
Any Canon RF-mount camera, including Canon EOS R, Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R10, Canon EOS R100, and Canon EOS R3 and 13 more.
Alternatives for Canon RF from other brands
All Canon RF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
