Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

There are plenty of photographers who will go through an entire career behind the camera without the thought of a 16mm lens ever crossing their mind. It is such an extreme wide angle – though of course not the widest available – that it falls well outside of the ‘general purpose’ bracket. Some though will be delighted at the prospect of such an all-encompassing angle of view and will be thrilled too that this particular example from Canon combines tiny dimensions and a relatively affordable price.

Those traditionally interested in 16mm lenses tend to be shooting architectural interiors or the night sky, but Canon suggests this is also a suitable lens for those who record themselves talking into the camera from arm’s length. Indeed the wide angle will allow the vlogger to include a good