Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
When comparing Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM and Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM which weighs 165 g, compared to the loser Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II which weighs 200 g.
Winner: Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 13 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 25 cm for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II.
Winner: Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II and Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM:
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Year | Missing | 2021 |
| Weight | 200 g | 165 g |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon RF |
| Focal Length | 18 - 55 mm | 16 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 3.5 - 5.6 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 13 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 58 | 43 |
| Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | No | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Canon Image Stabilizer (IS) | Missing |