Canon reveals the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM

Canon Australia today announces the new RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM, an ultra-wide full frame lens that’s small yet powerfully creative. Thanks to an expansive 16-28mm range and a fast f/2.8 aperture, plus 5.5-stops of optical image stabilisation^[1],[2]and weather-resistance^[3], it’s a lightweight and compact zoom that’s ready to reward with incredible stills and videos.

With a design that’s based around performance and practicality, the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM lets you capture compelling travel and landscape shots as well as impactful architectural and interior views, with a perspective that packs more into the frame. A wide aperture also inspires a more creative approach to your photography and videos, allowing you to isolate a subject at f/2.8 or keep shooting when light levels drop. And when luggage space is limited, the lens makes a compact companion for travel photography because it retracts to 91mm.

All these innovations are made possible thanks to the Canon RF mount, which offers faster communication between EOS R-series cameras. The RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM is the latest compact, feature-filled RF lens from Canon and joins the RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM to make a pair of lenses that bridge the gap between compact and lightweight designs and fast aperture performance.

Key features of the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM

Ultra-wide 16-28mm focal length range with a wide f/2.8 aperture throughout, for a wide variety of shooting scenarios
5.5-stops of optical image stabilisation (IS)^[1]
8-stops when combined with a camera featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS)^[2]
Excellent image quality and sharp high-contrast images thanks to two aspheric and four UD lens elements plus Super Spectra coating
Durable build quality with added weather resistance
9-blade circular aperture offering great artistic control of bokeh and highlights
Compact and lightweight at 445g, measuring 76.5mm (W) x and 91mm (L) when retracted

Now with over 50 lenses in the RF range, the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM offers that special combination of an ultra-wide 16-28mm zoom range with a fast f/2.8 aperture throughout, coupled with 5.5-stops¹ of optical image stabilisation in a lightweight and compact body. Combining high-quality optics with the creative and practical functionality of a fast aperture. Plus its small size is great for travel and ideal for enthusiasts wanting to capture landscapes, interiors and wide-angle travel videos or stills.

Pricing and availability:

Pricing will be set at dealers’ discretion. RRP pricing includes GST.

Scheduled to be available in Australia from February 2025, the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM, priced at $1879, will be supported by Canon Australia’s 5-year warranty when purchased from an authorised Canon Australia reseller.