Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM vs Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM
Key differences
- —The RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM is 74g lighter (445g vs 519g).
- —The RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM is faster: f/1.4 vs f/2.8 (≈2.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM cost $550 less ($1,149 vs $1,699).
- —For close-ups the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM reaches 0.26× vs 0.19×.
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 16–28mm
- 20mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F1.4◆
- Weight
- 445g◆
- 519g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 76.5 × 91.0mm
- 76.5 × 99.3mm
- Volume
- 418 cm³◆
- 456 cm³
- Density
- 1.06 g/cm³
- 1.14 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.20m
- 0.20m
- Max magnification
- 0.26×◆
- 0.19×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 15 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Lead-screw STM
- VCM
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,149◆
- $1,699
- Sharpness
- 8.2
- 9.1◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.4
- 8.4◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.4
- 8.9◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.5
- 7.8◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.6
- 9.0◆
- Value / Size
- 8.0◆
- 7.2
Performance overlay
- RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM
- RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.