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Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM

A compact constant-f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom that pairs with the RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM as Canon's lighter, cheaper alternative to the L-series f/2.8 zooms. At 445g with 5.5 stops of optical stabilisation, weather sealing and a 67mm filter thread, it suits landscape, architecture, interiors and handheld video on full-frame RF bodies. It extends when zoomed and has a combined control/focus ring rather than separate rings.

Starting from
£1246 new
Average price across retailers: ~£1248
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Clifton Cameras
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£1246
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£1249
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Value & Depreciation
£1250
Launch price
→
£1246
Today
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0%
Value drop
Over ~1 year, this camera has cost roughly £4/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2025
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
16–28mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Canon RF
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
76mm diameter × 91mm length (retracted; 112.8mm extended at 16mm)
Weight
445g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
STM — stepping motor
Optical IS
5.5-stop IS (8 stops with coordinated IBIS)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.26x
Min. Focus Distance
0.20m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.8
Street
6.3
Travel
6.7
Wedding & Events
6.4
Vlogging & Video
7.2
Filmmaking
5.7
Documentary
6.2
Landscape
7.9
Casual
6.2
Food
5.5
Macro
5.0
Architecture
7.7
Astrophotography
6.8
Underwater
7.0
✅ Great For
🌄
Landscape 7.9 Strong on focal length, weather sealing and filter compatibility.
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Architecture 7.7 Strong on focal length, filter compatibility and weather sealing.
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Vlogging & Video 7.2 Strong on focal length, optical stabilisation and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Macro 5.0 Held back by focal length and pro handling.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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