Customer Reviews for Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens (5051C002)
Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens (5051C002) is Out of stock
Item # : 24690129
Model # : 5051C002
A bright f/2.8 lens combined with the full-frame sensor of each EOS R series digital camera allows for fast shutter speeds in low light with less noise and the ability to beautifully blur the background in close-up shooting or video recording.
- Canon's first ultra wide-angle, fixed focal length RF lens.
- High image quality and bright, fixed f/2.8 maximum aperture.
Price is $349.99
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18 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Feb 22, 2026
Great lens
Great lens, no vignetting. Not for portraits though
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Feb 12, 2026
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.
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Posted Feb 22, 2026
Great lens
Great lens, no vignetting. Not for portraits though
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Alaska Bob
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Posted Feb 12, 2026
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.
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Posted Jan 25, 2026
Tiny, Light, Inexpensive and Sharp: One Needs No More
I'm disdainful of this lens and I shouldn't be. The red circle on the L lenses have kept me captive for so long, it's difficult to accept what my own experience proves: non-L RF lenses are very close to what EF L lenses produced in quality, and so much better than the old EF non-L lenses. I vowed years ago to only buy L lenses so I had the best glass, weather sealing, I...
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Posted Nov 12, 2025
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 ...
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 ...
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Swellhunter
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Posted Dec 18, 2024
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.
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fabriciojachowicz
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Posted Sep 4, 2024
Product excelent
I am very pleased to have purchased a top quality Canon product with great value for money
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Tando
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Posted Jul 1, 2024
Surprisingly great close up photos
I got this to do real estate photos but had more fun with the close ups.
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MikeN86
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Posted Jun 23, 2024
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. T...
Images look great from this lens, and it’s light and easily portable. T...
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Mr Bill
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Posted Jun 14, 2024
16 mm lens
Very nice lens. Very clear and crisp. Easy to travel with. Great price!!!
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Write Bros
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Posted May 31, 2024
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 5...
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Scott V
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Posted Dec 24, 2023
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.
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BPS
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Posted Aug 29, 2023
Great lens
This lens is so crisp. I love shooting with it. Incredibly wide and with software lens corrections, the distortion is non-existent.
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Row
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Posted Dec 5, 2022
Great lens for everything
I just bought this 2 days ago my every day lens now..
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OFFTIMEFISHER
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Posted May 18, 2022
Wondering
Does this Lens fit to an EOS Rebel T7 just curious before I purchase for a good up close video/blogging etc Lens
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Michael S
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Posted Mar 21, 2022
Great 16mm 2.8 Lens!
If you’re traveling, this will be a good lens bringing than your Red Rings.
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Robert2022
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Posted Jan 28, 2022
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.
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Mgt abe
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Posted Dec 15, 2021
Interchangeable ,
Good product but it is pity that i can’t connect to my camera 90D
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Emy Videography
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Posted Oct 27, 2021
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.
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