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Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens (Canon RF)

Canon  |  SKU: 6906C002  |  UPC: 013803382266
$1,149.00
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  • Convenient wide-angle zoom with a fixed f/2.8 aperture through the entire zoom range
  • Light & compact everyday carry lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization for less camera shake while hand-holding on-the-go
  • Incredible quality from edge-to-edge due to 4 UD elements to minimize chromatic aberration
  • and 2 aspheric lenses
  • Impressive durability and weather-resistant construction equivalent to an L-series lens for use in harsh environments
  • Incredibly minimal focus breathing when recording video
  • Optical image stabilization is automatically enabled for cameras without IBIS for effective 5.5 stops of correction
  • Coordinated control using IBIS x OIS provides an image stabilization effect of Center 8.0 stops and Corner 7.5 stops
  • Leadscrew-type STM for fast and quiet autofocus for stills and video

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Overview

The RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM lens brings advantages for both photo and video creators. Its compact and lightweight design allows for easier handling during extended shoots, particularly when used on a gimbal or handheld rig. The constant f/2.8 aperture ensures consistent exposure throughout the zoom range, making it ideal for dynamic video scenarios where smooth transitions are required. Additionally, Canon’s advanced image stabilization system enhances stability, reducing camera shake and producing steadier footage even in challenging shooting conditions. The lens’ versatility and sharp optical performance make it an excellent choice for content creators looking to elevate their storytelling, whether capturing breathtaking landscapes, cinematic moments, or intricate details.

Small Size and Conveniently Portable

The compact design does not compromise performance, allowing photographers to achieve professional-quality results with ease. Its fixed f/2.8 aperture provides consistent brightness throughout the zoom range, making it ideal for low-light situations and creating stunning background blur. Additionally, the lens's advanced electronic distortion correction ensures sharp and accurate images, even at the edges, while maintaining its lightweight and portable form. Perfect for travel or everyday use, this lens is a versatile and reliable choice for a wide range of photography needs.

High-Image Quality and Optical Design

The lens also incorporates advanced coatings to further enhance optical performance. Canon’s proprietary Air Sphere Coating (ASC) and Super Spectra Coating are applied to suppress ghosting and flaring, ensuring exceptional clarity and contrast even when shooting against strong light sources. These coatings work seamlessly with the optical elements to deliver consistent image quality across varying lighting conditions. Additionally, the 9-blade circular aperture contributes to a pleasing background blur, or bokeh, making it an ideal choice for portraits, macro shots, and creative photography. With its robust yet compact design, this lens combines professional-grade features with everyday usability, catering to photographers of all skill levels.

Get Close

An ultra-wide angle lens can open up a world of creative possibilities beyond simply capturing expansive landscapes or large spaces. With a minimum focus distance of just 7.9 inches (at 28mm), you can explore unique perspectives by getting up close to your subject. This allows for dramatic compositions, emphasizing foreground details while still showcasing the surrounding environment. The resulting images can feature striking distortion and depth, turning ordinary scenes into captivating works of art. Whether photographing architecture, nature, or abstract concepts, an ultra-wide angle lens invites endless opportunities for experimentation and artistic expression.

Image Stabilization

Combining 5.5 stops of in-lens image stabilization with a camera equipped with an in-body stabilizer creates a synergistic system that achieves remarkable results. This coordinated control delivers up to 8.0 stops of shake correction at the center of the image and 7.5 stops at the image corners. Such a robust stabilization system empowers photographers to shoot handheld even in challenging low-light conditions, ensuring clarity and precision in every frame.

Bokeh

With its constant f/2.8 aperture, this zoom lens delivers beautifully soft and dramatic background and foreground blur, creating rich, stunning bokeh at any focal length. The wide aperture also enables faster shutter speeds, ensuring your subject stays sharp and free from motion blur. Highly versatile, this lens is a favorite among photographers for portraits, landscapes, and low-light conditions, offering precise focus on the subject while achieving an appealing depth of field. Its perfect blend of technical excellence and creative flexibility makes it a dependable choice for capturing breathtaking images.
Canon

Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens (Canon RF)

$1,149.00

Overview

The RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM lens brings advantages for both photo and video creators. Its compact and lightweight design allows for easier handling during extended shoots, particularly when used on a gimbal or handheld rig. The constant f/2.8 aperture ensures consistent exposure throughout the zoom range, making it ideal for dynamic video scenarios where smooth transitions are required. Additionally, Canon’s advanced image stabilization system enhances stability, reducing camera shake and producing steadier footage even in challenging shooting conditions. The lens’ versatility and sharp optical performance make it an excellent choice for content creators looking to elevate their storytelling, whether capturing breathtaking landscapes, cinematic moments, or intricate details.

Small Size and Conveniently Portable

The compact design does not compromise performance, allowing photographers to achieve professional-quality results with ease. Its fixed f/2.8 aperture provides consistent brightness throughout the zoom range, making it ideal for low-light situations and creating stunning background blur. Additionally, the lens's advanced electronic distortion correction ensures sharp and accurate images, even at the edges, while maintaining its lightweight and portable form. Perfect for travel or everyday use, this lens is a versatile and reliable choice for a wide range of photography needs.

High-Image Quality and Optical Design

The lens also incorporates advanced coatings to further enhance optical performance. Canon’s proprietary Air Sphere Coating (ASC) and Super Spectra Coating are applied to suppress ghosting and flaring, ensuring exceptional clarity and contrast even when shooting against strong light sources. These coatings work seamlessly with the optical elements to deliver consistent image quality across varying lighting conditions. Additionally, the 9-blade circular aperture contributes to a pleasing background blur, or bokeh, making it an ideal choice for portraits, macro shots, and creative photography. With its robust yet compact design, this lens combines professional-grade features with everyday usability, catering to photographers of all skill levels.

Get Close

An ultra-wide angle lens can open up a world of creative possibilities beyond simply capturing expansive landscapes or large spaces. With a minimum focus distance of just 7.9 inches (at 28mm), you can explore unique perspectives by getting up close to your subject. This allows for dramatic compositions, emphasizing foreground details while still showcasing the surrounding environment. The resulting images can feature striking distortion and depth, turning ordinary scenes into captivating works of art. Whether photographing architecture, nature, or abstract concepts, an ultra-wide angle lens invites endless opportunities for experimentation and artistic expression.

Image Stabilization

Combining 5.5 stops of in-lens image stabilization with a camera equipped with an in-body stabilizer creates a synergistic system that achieves remarkable results. This coordinated control delivers up to 8.0 stops of shake correction at the center of the image and 7.5 stops at the image corners. Such a robust stabilization system empowers photographers to shoot handheld even in challenging low-light conditions, ensuring clarity and precision in every frame.

Bokeh

With its constant f/2.8 aperture, this zoom lens delivers beautifully soft and dramatic background and foreground blur, creating rich, stunning bokeh at any focal length. The wide aperture also enables faster shutter speeds, ensuring your subject stays sharp and free from motion blur. Highly versatile, this lens is a favorite among photographers for portraits, landscapes, and low-light conditions, offering precise focus on the subject while achieving an appealing depth of field. Its perfect blend of technical excellence and creative flexibility makes it a dependable choice for capturing breathtaking images.
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