Nikon is not the only company that has pleased the owners of mirrorless cameras today with the announcement of a new lens. Canon has done this too, and at double the size: it introduced the full-frame RF16mm F2.8 STM and RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lenses. This news will focus on the first of them. The manufacturer refers to its advantages as compactness and affordability. The wide-angle lens weighs just 165g with a length of about 40mm and costs $ 299.
The main areas of application of the novelty include interior and landscape photography, as well as astrophotography. The lens will also come in handy for video shooting, which is facilitated by the silent and smooth operation of the automatic focusing step drive.
Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM Lens Specifications:
- focal length - 16 mm
- the angle of view - 108 ° 10 '
- aperture - f / 2.8 – f / 22
- optical design - nine elements in seven groups, including an aspherical element
- the minimum focusing distance is 0.13 m
- maximum magnification - 0.26x
- the number of aperture blades - 7
- filter installation diameter - 43 mm
- diameter - 69.2 mm
- length - 40.1 mm
- weight - 165 g
The Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM lens is due to ship in October. Only covers are included. The manufacturer suggests purchasing the hood and covers separately.
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