Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1 L F vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1 L F vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
When comparing Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM and Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1 L F, which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 2.8 compared to the 3.1 aperture of Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1 L F. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1 L F and Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM:
| Canon CN-E 14mm T3.1 L F | Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Weight | Missing | 165 g |
| Lens Mount | Missing | Canon RF |
| Focal Length | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic | Missing | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Missing | 13 cm |
| Type | Missing | Prime |
| Aperture Range | Missing | 2.8 - 22 |
| Filter Thread Diameter | Missing | 43 |
| Lens Groups | Missing | 7 |
| Lens Elements | Missing | 9 |
| Image Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Autofocus | Missing | Evet |
| Macro | Missing | No |
| Full Frame Coverage | Missing | Yes |