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Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Lens Compared to the Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Lens | Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2025 | 2022 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 16/13 | 13/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 108º 10" - 75º | 110° 30' – 71° 35' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 100° 25' - 61°55' | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 77° 20' - 43° 35' | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/4.5-22 / f/6.3-32 |
| Aperture Max by Focal Length | 15mm = f/4.5 16-21mm = f/5.0 22-26mm = f/5.6 27-30mm = f/6.3 | |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 15.7 oz (445g) | 13.8 oz (390g) |
| Actual Weight | 15.6 oz (441.2g) | 13.6 oz (383.9g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.7 oz (20.5g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 16.3 oz (461.7g) | |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.01 x 3.58” (76.5 x 91mm) | 3.02 x 3.48” (76.6 x 88.4mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 0 x 3.97” (0 x 100.9mm) | 3 x 3.82” (76.1 x 97.1mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.83” (122.8mm) | 4.1” (104.2mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 0.86” (21.9mm) | 0.28” (7.1mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.65 x 1.35” (92.7 x 34.3mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.15 - 6.02” (130.9 - 152.8mm) | |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.45” / 1.17” (11.5mm / 29.7mm) | 0.57” / 1.6” (14.6mm / 40.6mm) |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | STM | Stepping Motor |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 350° | 230° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 7.87” / 7.87” (200mm / 200mm) | 5.12” (130mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 8.11” / 8.11” (206mm / 206mm) | |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.26x | 0.52x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 45° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | N / EW-73E Buy ► | N / EW-73E Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 5.5 / 8.0 / | Y / 5.5 / 7.0 / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / LP1116 Buy ► | N / LP1116 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 16mm = 2.14' 20mm = 2.52' 24mm = 2.96' 28mm = 3.27' |
15mm = 2.02' 20mm = 2.48' 24mm = 2.94' 30mm = 3.53' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 16mm = 651mm 20mm = 768mm 24mm = 901mm 28mm = 997mm |
15mm = 616mm 20mm = 755mm 24mm = 897mm 30mm = 1077mm |
| Review | Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Lens | Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens |
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