How much does the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM cost in the UK?

The RF 16mm f/2.8 STM starts from £319 in the UK, available new at 2 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Canon

Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM

Name: RF 16mm f/2.8 STM
Brand: Canon
Availability: InStock

Canon's most affordable RF prime — a compact 16mm ultra-wide that delivers a dramatic 16mm field of view in a tiny, lightweight body. The ideal second lens for EOS R50, R8, and R100 owners who want a wide option without spending a fortune. Particularly popular for vlogging and social content thanks to its ultra-wide perspective and extremely compact form factor.

GearFrame's Take

The most accessible entry point into ultra-wide RF glass — compact, affordable, and surprisingly capable for content creators.

Starting from

£319 new

Used from £150 (eBay)

Available at 2 retailers

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✓ Available at 2 retailers 🔒 No signup needed 📦 UK stock only

RetailerPrice

New

eBay

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£200

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Clifton Cameras

£319

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Wex Photo Video

£319

was £320

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Used

eBay used

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£150

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Prices are synced live from UK retailers. Not every product will be stocked by every retailer; older models may only be available second hand.

Value & Depreciation

£319

Launch price

→

£269

Today

16%

Value drop

Over ~4 years, this lens has cost roughly £12/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year lenses in its class.

Core

Released

2022

Focal Length

16mm

Aperture

f/2.8

Compatible Mount

Canon RF

Dimensions

69.2mm diameter × 40.0mm length

Weight

165g

Weather Sealed

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

STM stepping motor — smooth and quiet for video AF

Optical IS

None (relies on body digital IS or IBIS)

Min. Focus Distance

13cm minimum focus distance

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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

5.1

Street

6.5

Travel

5.7

Wedding & Events

4.5

Vlogging & Video

6.8

Filmmaking

4.7

Documentary

4.7

Landscape

7.0

Casual

6.1

Food

4.4

Macro

4.1

Architecture

6.9

Astrophotography

6.8

Underwater

6.0

✅ Great For

🌄

Landscape 7.0 Strong on focal length, portability and filter compatibility.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

🔬

Macro 4.1 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.

🍽️

Food 4.4 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.

💍

Wedding & Events 4.5 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.

📝 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 →