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Canon Announces Affordable 16mm, 100-400mm RF Lenses
14 September 2021
Canon has announced the RF16mm f2.8 STM and RF100-400mm f5.6- IS USM lenses, two new affordable RF lenses for its mirrorless system.
16MM PRIME
The RF16mm f2.8 STM is compact and lightweight, featuring a fast f2.8 maximum lens aperture, as well as smooth autofocus for video.
Highlights of the 16mm lens include:
- RF mount lens
- Full-frame format
- Aperture Range: f2.8 to f22
- One aspherical element
- Super Spectra coating
- STM stepping autofocus motor
- Customizable control ring
- Rounded 7-blade diaphragm
Specifications for the wide-angle prime include:
CANON RF16mm f2.8 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon RF Focal Length 16mm Aperture f2.8 to f22
7 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 108° 10' Minimum Focus 5.1 inches Magnification 0.26x Optical Design 9 elements in 7 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 43mm Dimensions 1.6 x 2.7 inches Weight 5.8 oz. Canon said the RF16mm would be available in October for $299.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
100-400MM ZOOM
The RF100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM is the first non-L-series lens to accept the optional Canon RF 1.4x and 2x tele extenders, offering up to 800mm reach.
Highlights of the zoom lens include:
- RF mount lens
- Full-frame format
- Aperture Range: f5.6 to f45
- One UD element, one aspherical element
- Super Spectra coating
- Nano USM autofocus motor
- Maximum Magnification: 0.41x at 400mm
- Optical image stabilizer
- Customizable control ring
- Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
Specifications for the include:
CANON RF100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon RF Focal Length 10mm to 400mm Aperture Maximum Aperture: f5.6 to f8
Minimum Aperture: f32 to f45
9 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 24° to 6°10' Minimum Focus 2.9 feet Magnification 0.41x Optical Design 12 elements in 9 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 67mm Dimensions 3.1 x 6.5 inches Weight 1.4 lb. Canon said the RF100-400mm would be available in October for $649.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Canon Introduces Two New Budget-Friendly Lenses for EOS R Full-Frame Mirrorless Users
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc. has announced the RF16mm f2.8 STM and RF100-400mm f5.6- IS USM lenses. Both lenses invite current EOS R series users and those who are considering a move to Canon's prominent mirrorless system, such as the EOS R or EOS RP, to expand their content creation abilities with the visual drama of an ultra-wide-angle lens and true telephoto-only zoom lens. As the "lens first" EOS R series continues to expand, these latest lenses open the door to a wide-range of imaging creators, encouraging them to test the powers and possibilities of their art.
Ultra-Wide Perspectives
Whether you are excited to start exploring the creative world of ultra wide-angle photography or someone who is looking to add another lens to expand your imaging offerings, the Canon RF16mm f2.8 STM is compact, lightweight and affordable. Long gone are the days of optical corrections or sharpness challenges -- the new ultra-wide, 16mm RF lens, for full-frame cameras, comes with a fast and bright f2.8 maximum lens aperture, as well as smooth and brisk AF (autofocus). This lens is a strong addition to the landscape, architecture or travel photographer -- but it also provides the vlogging creator and the EOS Webcam Utility software user the power to integrate environments into their imagery, with its super-wide coverage.
Additional features of Canon's new ultra wide-angle prime lens with 16mm focal length f2.8 include:
- STM Motor for smooth focusing when recording video
- Compact size and light weight similar to RF50mm f1.8 STM
- Minimum focus distance of 5.11 inches
- Maximum magnification of 0.26x
- 43mm filter thread
Truly Telephoto Possibilities
The Canon RF100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM provides users with a versatile and popular zoom range that brings subjects closer with ease. It's an affordable and easily hand-holdable entry into the world of super-telephoto, full-frame photography and video. Offering superb performance and sharpness, the 100-400mm focal length provides a versatile range for all types of telephoto opportunities -- be it portraits and documenting events, to sports, birding and wildlife. And, for the first time in a non-L-series lens, the RF100-400mm will accept optional Canon RF 1.4x and 2x tele extenders, offering even more telephoto potential in a lightweight package. Yes, the Canon RF100-400mm is an excellent gateway into the world of wildlife, nature and sports photography. However, this lens and its super-telephoto abilities can also be leveraged for the video content creator or vlogger when compiling b-roll type footage or for subjects who are at a distance.
Additional features of the Canon RF100-400mm include:
- High image quality -- similar to the well-regarded EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS II USM
- 100-400mm telephoto zoom range
- Accepts optional Canon RF 1.4x and 2x extenders
- f5.6 to f8 variable maximum aperture
- Easy hand-held operation -- lighter than EF70-300 IS II lens
- Up to 5.5-stops optical IS and 6-stops correction with coordinated IS
- Nano USM for high-speed and smooth AF
- Smooth and nearly silent AF during video recording
- Superb close-focusing at 400mm, excellent 0.41x magnification
- 9-blade aperture, for smooth backgrounds/foregrounds
- 67mm filter thread
Pricing and Availability
The Canon RF16mm f2.8 STM and RF100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM are scheduled to be available in October for an estimated retail price of $299.99 and $649.99, respectively.
For additional information, visit usa.canon.com.