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

[Richard CN]

Canon just announced a new ultra wide angle lens for the RF mount. The Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM is very suited to be paired with the 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM that Canon delivered last year. It certainly feels as if Canon is making an F2.8 IS STM prosumer lineup of lenses, and I'm all here for that.

Canon Officially Announces the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM - Canon Rumors

Canon just announced a new ultra wide angle lens for the RF mount. The Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM is very suited to be paired with the 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM that Canon delivered last year. It certainly feels as if Canon is making an F2.8 IS STM prosumer lineup of lenses, and I’m […]

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[Richard CN]

I'm writing up the MTF's now. it's very decent.

 

[Quarkcharmed]

Very interesting, but the price bites a bit for a non-L lens. But it's f/2.8... I wonder if it works well for Astro and how much software corrections it requires.

 

[Richard CN]

As we do every release, we'll take a look at the MTFs of the newest Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM and see how it measures up to other lenses in Canon's arsenal to give you a better idea of how the lens will perform in real life.


TLDR; If you are okay with the limited zoom range, this lens will not disappoint you.

Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM MTF Comparison

As we do every release, we'll take a look at the MTFs of the newest Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM and see how it measures up to other lenses in Canon's arsenal

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[Richard CN]

Very interesting, but the price bites a bit for a non-L lens. But it's f/2.8... I wonder if it works well for Astro and how much software corrections it requires.

it's L quality performance though. the MTF's are very good. limited zoom range helps with that.

 

[Exploreshootshare]

That announcement took me by surprise. Looks like a very decent lens, just like the 28-70mm F2.8.
Wondering what benefits and disadvantages I´d have if I swap it for my RF 14-35mm F4. Given the current price point and the fact I love my 14-35mm, I´m not gonna switch now. But if the new lens has good performance in the corners and wide open (night sky/ night scapes) I might consider swapping them one day.

 

[Exploreshootshare]

Is it a STM gear type motor?

 

[Exploreshootshare]

I wonder if it works well for Astro and how much software corrections it requires.

That´s exactly my tought. I'll wait for some real-world use reviews.

 

[frankchn]

Very interesting, but the price bites a bit for a non-L lens. But it's f/2.8... I wonder if it works well for Astro and how much software corrections it requires.

I think it is within range of similar lenses. The Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G is $1200, and the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN C is $900. Both of these lenses don't have optical IS.

 

[Exploreshootshare]

Canon RF 15-40mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM sounds like a very versatile lens Where can I get one?

Just judging from MFT´s (Thx Richard) it almost looks like the new lens might outperform the 15-35mm L. If so, there is another reason for a mkii version (beside weight).

 

[Maximilian]

WOW! That came quite out of the blue... MTFS look promising.
Still quite expensive
German MRSP: 1.299,00 €

 

[Richard CN]

That announcement took me by surprise. Looks like a very decent lens, just like the 28-70mm F2.8.
Wondering what benefits and disadvantages I´d have if I swap it for my RF 14-35mm F4. Given the current price point and the fact I love my 14-35mm, I´m not gonna switch now. But if the new lens has good performance in the corners and wide open (night sky/ night scapes) I might consider swapping them one day.

it caught me by surprise too!

 

[Richard CN]

Canon RF 15-40mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM sounds like a very versatile lens Where can I get one?

touche

 

[Dragon]

An interesting thought: if you are happy with a 20 MP crop, this is effectively a 16-42mm lens on an R5 and unlike may super wide zooms, the center looks very sharp at 28mm, so that calculation should prove to be quite accurate. Sometimes more MP make a big difference. This is also a lens that will likely be significantly discounted by the next Black Friday, particularly in the Canon Refurb section. The 85 f/2 was very reasonable there a few weeks ago and I grabbed one.

 

[candyman]

WOW! That came quite out of the blue... MTFS look promising.
Still quite expensive
German MRSP: 1.299,00 €

And €1319 Netherlands MRSP. Not so far from the excellent 14-35 f/4L IS. The 2.8 with this focal length seems more of an indoor event lens. Edit: and maybe an astro option?

 

[koenkooi]

And €1319 Netherlands MRSP. Not so far from the excellent 14-35 f/4L IS. The 2.8 with this focal length seems more of an indoor event lens. Edit: and maybe an astro option?

Yes, the 14-35L is €1300-ish with grey import. I have been considering replacing my 15-30STM with something brighter, but not bigger, this give me more choice in the same price range.
Ah, GAS is a wonderful thing.

 

[Canon Rumors]

This little line of lenses goes completely unnoticed! (Even European retailers) It gives some hope to the Non-L 70-200 mentions for a small and light "holy trinity".

 

[Exploreshootshare]

touche

Funny thing: I read 15-40mm and my immediate reaction: Omg, how on earth did I miss Canon releasing a spiritual successor for the EF 17-40mm L lens. Even weirder, I started googling the non-existent lens What do we learn: don´t read about surprising lens announcements early in the morning and especially before you had your first coffee

 

[muentzer]

This little line of lenses goes completely unnoticed! (Even European retailers)

Not really. Before switching here, I read it in an email from fotokoch.de, a German retailer, who even offers this lens for a slightly reduced price together with the 2.8/28-70.

I was shocked that I hadn't read about it here yet ;-)

 

[Richard CN]

Not really. Before switching here, I read it in an email from fotokoch.de, a German retailer, who even offers this lens for a slightly reduced price together with the 2.8/28-70.

doesn't surprise me. the R8 plus the two lenses is a very good travel kit for under 1400g.