Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM.
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Product |
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
Name | Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM | Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | 0573C002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
Release Year | 2022 | 2016 |
Release Date | 2022-05-24 | 2016-08-25 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 0 USD | 2199 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Stepper Motor | Ring-Type Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 20 cm | 28 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,16 | 0,22 |
Aperture |
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 18 mm F6,3 at 45 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
Optics |
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
Construction | 7 elements / 7 groups | 16 elements / 11 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | Two aspherical elements | 1 dual-surface aspherical, 1 aspherical + fluorine, Air Sphere, Sub-wavelength Structure coatings |
Focal Length |
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
Focal Length | 18-45 mm | 16-35 mm |
Zoom Range | 27 mm | 19 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 69 mm | 89 mm |
Length | 44 mm | 128 mm |
Weight | 130 gr | 790 gr |
Other |
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 82 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | EW-53 | EW-88D |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |