Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
When comparing Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM and Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2), which one is better?
1. Lens Weight Comparison
Regarding the weight of the lenses, Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM is the winner with a weight of 165 g compared to the 4700 g that Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) weighs.
Winner: Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Regarding weight: The weight of a lens is something you need to consider, since you have to carry it around on the camera as long as you're shooting. It adds to the total weight of your camera and it's important to keep the weight low if you get tired in your arms when taking photographs or filming.
2. Largest Aperture Comparison
Both lenses share the same aperture of 2.8 — this means that you may buy both Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) and Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM in this regard; they''re the same.
Winner: Tied
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.
3. Anamorphic Comparison
Winner: Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2)
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.
4. Focus Distance Comparison
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM features a minimum focus distance of 13 cm while Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) has a minimum focus distance of 99.1 cm. Depending on your shooting style, the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM might be a better choice.
Winner: Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Regarding minimum focus distance: The minimum focus distance of a lens is the smallest distance from the lens to the subject you want to be in focus; subjects closer than the lens' minimum focus distance will not be in focus. Whether or not this is important to you is up for you to decide, but some want to take close photos and videos and in those cases it's important to have a lens with a low minimum focus distance.
5. Lens Type Comparison
The Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) 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 Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) and Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM:
| Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) | Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM | |
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| Brand | Panavision | Canon |
| Weight | 4700 g | 165 g |
| Lens Mount | Missing | Canon RF |
| Focal Length | 40 - 80 mm | 16 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic | Yes | No |
| Anamorphic Squeeze Factor | 2 | Missing |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 99.1 cm | 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 |