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Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM
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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 $979–$999 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · in stock

$979

at eBay.com

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Used from
$873.95 at Focus Camera11% under new
Used, typically
$924.45
Launch RRP
$1,149Best new is 15% under
Compare with RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM
  • 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 $979 to $1,249 at the 5 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $873.95. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $979 to $999 new. It launched at $1,149.

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 United States

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    $895
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  • Open box listing at Focus Camera

    Focus CameraLowest used

    Open boxIn stock

    Authorized dealer · Canon RF version

    $873.95

    30% off $1,249

    View at Focus Camera
  • Used listing at Focus Camera

    Focus Camera

    UsedIn stock

    Like New · Authorized dealer · Canon RF version

    Above typical used price

    $974.95

    11% off $1,099.12

    View at Focus Camera

  • Pictureline

    NewIn stock

    Authorized dealer · Canon RF version

    $999

    20% off $1,249

    View at Pictureline

  • Precision Camera

    NewIn stock

    Authorized dealer · Canon RF version

    $999

    View at Precision Camera

  • Glazer's Camera

    NewIn stock

    Authorized dealer · Canon RF version

    $999

    20% off $1,249

    View at Glazer's Camera

  • Camera Wholesalers

    NewIn stock

    Authorized dealer · Canon RF version

    $1,099

    View at Camera Wholesalers

  • Camera West

    NewIn stock

    Authorized dealer · Canon RF version

    Above RRP +9%

    $1,249

    View at Camera West

More used Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.

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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 $924.45 in United States (asking prices over 21 days); today from $873.95.

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 2% under the US price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM in each market, with an approximate conversion into USD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United States(you)$979$873.95
United KingdomCheapest£719≈ $962—
Europe——
AustraliaA$1,548.68≈ $1,064A$1,799.95≈ $1,237
SingaporeS$1,399≈ $1,092—

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

$924.45

Usually $914.95 to $944.95 · 21 days, 66 listings

Cheapest used today

$873.95

5% under what it usually goes for

RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 17 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between $896.95 and $999. Latest typical used $914.95. Latest lowest new $979.17 Oct6 Nov$999$896.95
Typical used Lowest new
MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Nov 2026$789.99$929.95$974.956
Oct 2026$789.99$924.45$944.9515

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 R8 Mark II

Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2026

  • IBIS
  • 4K 60p
New from $1,899Used from $1,699at 8 storesLaunch RRP $1,899
Canon EOS R6 V

Canon

EOS R6 V

Full frame · 32.5 MP · 2026

  • IBIS
  • 7K video
New from $2,499Used from $2,389at 6 storesLaunch RRP $2,499
Canon EOS R6 Mark III

Canon

EOS R6 Mark III

Full frame · 32.5 MP · 2025

  • IBIS
  • 7K video
New from $2,382.99Used from $2,308.99at 8 storesLaunch RRP $2,799
Canon EOS R50 V

Canon

EOS R50 V

APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2025

  • 4K 60p
  • 15 fps
New from $286Used from $589.77at 9 storesLaunch RRP $649.99
Canon EOS C80

Canon

EOS C80

Full frame · 19 MP · 2024

  • 6K video
  • 1,545 g
New from $5,599at 3 storesLaunch RRP $5,499
Canon EOS R1

Canon

EOS R1

Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2024

  • IBIS
  • 6K video
New from $6,799at 5 storesLaunch RRP $6,299