Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM
Lens for Canon RF · Announced January 2025
Official site on usa.canon.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Ultra-wide
- Wide
Typically A$1,507–A$1,549 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$1,548.68
at Georges Cameras
- Used from
- A$1,799.95 at Ted's Cameras
- Used, typically
- A$1,799.95
- Zoom range: 16–28mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/2.8, Constant through the zoom
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: STM
- Weight: 445 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.26×, Focuses to 0.25 m
RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM overview
The Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM is a 16–28mm f/2.8 zoom for full-frame cameras on Canon RF, announced by Canon in January 2025. 23 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors.
New, it sells for A$1,548.68 to A$1,879 at the 3 stores we track in Australia that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at A$1,799.95. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$1,507 to A$1,549 new.
Worth comparing it with the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM, Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM.
Where to buy the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM in Australia
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Georges CamerasBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$1,548.68
17% off
A$1,879Camera Electronic
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$1,799
Ted's CamerasLowest used
UsedIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
Trade-in offer: $100
A$1,799.95
Camera House
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$1,879
JB Hi-Fi
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$1,879
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Things to know
- 16–28mm zoom, f/2.8 constant through the zoom.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (STM motor); optical stabilisation.
- 445 g; 76.5 × 91 mm; 67mm filters; extends as it zooms.
- Focuses down to 0.25 m, up to 0.26× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about A$1,799.95 in Australia (asking prices over 16 days); today from A$1,799.95.
Good for
- Landscapes and interiors (16mm-equivalent wide end)
From the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in the UK: about 10% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $979≈ A$1,425 | $873.95≈ A$1,272 |
| United KingdomCheapest | £719≈ A$1,401 | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you) | A$1,548.68 | A$1,799.95 |
| Singapore | S$1,399≈ A$1,589 | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
A$1,799.95
Usually A$1,395 to A$1,799.95 · 16 days, 23 listings
Cheapest used today
A$1,799.95
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | A$1,395 | A$1,597.48 | A$1,799.95 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | A$1,039.96 | A$1,799.95 | A$1,799.95 | 10 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
Videos
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RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 16–28mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 16–28mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.25 m
- Max magnification
- 0.26×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (STM)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- No
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 445 g
- Diameter × length
- 76.5 × 91 mm
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Cameras it fits
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EOS R6 Mark III
Full frame · 32.5 MP · 2025
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Canon
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