Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
When comparing Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM and Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM, which one is better?
1. Lens Mount Comparison
These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Canon RF. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.
Winner: Tied
Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.
2. Anamorphic Comparison
Neither Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM or Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM are anamorphic lenses.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.
3. Lens Type Comparison
The Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM is a Zoom lens while the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM is a Prime lens. Whether or not a zoom lens or a prime lens is what you need, is up to you to decide; they both have their respective strengths and weaknesses.
Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear
Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM and Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM:
| Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM | Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Weight | Missing | 165 g |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Focal Length | Missing | 16 mm |
| Largest Aperture | Missing | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic | No | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Missing | 13 cm |
| Type | Zoom | 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 |