Canon RF wide-angle lens - 16 mm
Mfg # 5051C002
CDW # 6910420
| UNSPSC 45121600
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The Canon RF Wide Angle Lens allows you to fit more into the frame, making them perfect for capturing scenes such as expansive landscapes or cramped interiors.
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Canon RF wide-angle lens - 16 mm is rated
4.60 out of
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alaska Bob from
Can't trust this lens anymore
Very disappointed with this lens due to softness around the edges. I recently used it for northern lights in Alaska and was excited by the light weight and small size. However, it ruined one of my best northern lights shot by blurring stars at the upper corners during a 8 to 10 second wide open exposure. I can't trust it anymore.
Date published: 2026-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MikeN86 from
Great little landscape lens
A fantastic little lens for landscapes and wide angle shots. Those serious about videography would probably want a quieter autofocus system (this is STM instead of USM) since this does have a bit noisier autofocus and some focus breathing, but for the occasional videos I do it’s totally adequate.
Images look great from this lens, and it’s light and easily portable. The only issue is there is a bit of barrel distortion from this lens given the size and price point, but that can be corrected in post if shooting RAW.
Date published: 2024-06-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tando from
Surprisingly great close up photos
I got this to do real estate photos but had more fun with the close ups.
Date published: 2024-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
fabriciojachowicz from
Product excelent
I am very pleased to have purchased a top quality Canon product with great value for money
Date published: 2024-09-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Write Bros from
Good Every-Day Addition
A 5-star rating for this little lens? Yes, but a caveat: the rating is relative to expectations, price, etc. That is to say, I’m not giving up my 70-200 f/2.8 for this lens. That’s not what the 16 f/2.8 represents in my bag. Here’s where it fits and why I feel it’s a great purchase: because of its size and quality, it has become an every-day carry and compliment to my 50 f/1.8. It fills both a need and a void. When the chips are down, would I rather shoot my EF 17-35 f/2.8? Good question and I don’t know just yet. What I do know is that I’ll shoot this 16mm more frequently because it travels so well and compact. I can put it, the 50, a body, and spare battery in a small cube, put that in my backpack and — by everyone else’s knowledge — I’m not lugging my gear around.
Date published: 2024-05-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mr Bill from
16 mm lens
Very nice lens. Very clear and crisp. Easy to travel with. Great price!!!
Date published: 2024-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rodriguezcv from
Great lens
Great lens, no vignetting. Not for portraits though
Date published: 2026-02-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mgt abe from
Interchangeable ,
Good product but it is pity that i can’t connect to my camera 90D
Date published: 2021-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Emy Videography from
Great lens for great price
When I could only afford one lens, this is what I got! It's great, light for a ronin, and can cover many uses! I highly recommend it.
Date published: 2021-10-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Robert2022 from
Light weight, small, wide angel lens
The picture needs to be digitally corrected with this lens. It is a very small and light wide angle lens though. Satisfied with the purchase.
Date published: 2022-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BPS from
Great lens
This lens is so crisp. I love shooting with it. Incredibly wide and with software lens corrections, the distortion is non-existent.
Date published: 2023-08-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Scott V from
Great lens for the price.
Great wide angle lens. As sharp as you would expect. Great for video/vlogging as well as a wonderful (and light weight) walk around lens.
Date published: 2023-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Michael S from
Great 16mm 2.8 Lens!
If you’re traveling, this will be a good lens bringing than your Red Rings.
Date published: 2022-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
OFFTIMEFISHER from
Wondering
Does this Lens fit to an EOS Rebel T7 just curious before I purchase for a good up close video/blogging etc Lens
Date published: 2022-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Row from
Great lens for everything
I just bought this 2 days ago my every day lens now..
Date published: 2022-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Swellhunter from
Wide angle = Wide Range of Possibility
This has become a go to lens for me in many scenarios. I would give it 6 stars based on the price.
Date published: 2024-12-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
photomatty from
Pleasantly Surprised.
Just picked up this lens, and went straight into shooting a wedding with it.
I figured I'd use it as a kind of "artsy" lens, not worrying too much about sharpness and detail (I have the 24-105 2.8 and the 70-200 2.8 for that. I just wanted a fun, lightweight, wide, and fast lens to have some fun with.
My experience is...it is awesome for creative work.
It was not as sharp as the 10x more expensive glass, but I wasn't expecting it to be.
It did very well overall image-wise.
It does seem to do a little hunting-dance when you have the camera set to AF-Continuous mode, but if you switch over to single-shot AF, it locks on and seems to work better that way.
I would probably NOT use this for any architectural or detail oriented work, but other than that...go for it.
Date published: 2025-11-12T00:00:00-05:00