Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

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RF 16mm F2.8 STM compared with RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

	CanonRF 16mm F2.8 STM	CanonRF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
Overview
Released
Released	October 2021	August 2022
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	16 mm	24 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/2.8	f/1.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/22
Macro lens
Macro lens	–	Yes
Optical construction
Optical construction	Nine elements in seven groups	11 elements in nine groups
Special elements
Special elements	One aspherical element	One plastic-moulded aspherical and one UD element; Super Spectra coating; no fluorine coating
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven blades	Nine blades, circular aperture
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Canon RF	Canon RF
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Canon RF mount, full-frame image circle; RF extenders and EF extension tubes not compatible	Full-frame Canon RF mount; compatible with APS-C EOS R bodies; RF extenders not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.13 m	0.14 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.26×	0.5×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	Yes
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	STM autofocus and electronic manual focusing	STM autofocus and electronic manual focusing; inner barrel extends towards closer focus
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focusing distance 0.13 m; inner barrel extends when powered and during focusing	–
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum 0.26× reproduction	Half-life-size 0.5× maximum reproduction, not 1:1
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical IS, per OpticalLimits and Cameralabs; compatible camera stabilisation is separate	Optical IS rated five stops with EOS R under CIPA, yaw/pitch; coordinated IS rated 6.5 stops with EOS R5 under CIPA, yaw/pitch
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	No	No
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	43 mm	52 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	69.2 mm	74.4 mm
Length
Length	40.2 mm	63.1 mm
Weight
Weight	165 g (better)	270 g
Controls
Controls	Combined focus/control ring and function switch; Cameralabs notes manual focus also needs selecting in camera settings	Separate focus and customisable control rings, AF/MF switch and IS on/off switch
Filter detail
Filter detail	Only one filter at a time; Canon 250D/500D close-up lenses and PL-C B circular polariser not compatible	–
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	OpticalLimits and Cameralabs report no weather sealing	No dust or moisture resistance
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 69.2 mm maximum diameter × 40.2 mm length, retracted	Approximately 74.4 mm maximum diameter × 63.1 mm length, retracted
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 165 g lens	Approximately 270 g lens
Lens hood
Lens hood	EW-65C, sold separately	EW-65B hood and LP1016 pouch, sold separately
In the box
In the box	Lens, EF-43 front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual kit	Lens, E-52 II front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual
Release detail
Release detail	October 2021 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum	August 2022 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum