Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM and Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS.

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Product
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Name Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Release Year 2021 2007
Release Date 2021-09-14
MSRP N/A 199 USD
Last known price 249 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Mount Canon RF Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 13 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,26
Aperture
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length 16 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 40 mm 68 mm
Length 69 mm 70 mm
Weight 165 gr 200 gr
Other
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 43 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-65C EW-60C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A