Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3 vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3 vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

When comparing Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM and Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3 has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.3 compared to the 2.8 aperture of Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3 wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3

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.

2. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3 or Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

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 Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3 and Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM:

	Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3	Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Canon
Weight	Missing	165 g
Lens Mount	Missing	Canon RF
Focal Length	16 mm	16 mm
Largest Aperture	1.3	2.8
Anamorphic	Missing	No
Minimum Focus Distance	Missing	13 cm
Type	Prime	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