Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM

Finally a compact ultra-wide zoom that doesn’t weigh me down all day, yet still delivers that constant f/2.8 aperture for creamy background blur. The IS really helps when shooting handheld in dim churches and museums.

Took this lens out for a night shoot and the f/2.8 aperture really pulled in the light, making handheld shots possible without cranking the ISO too high. The constant aperture is a game changer for low-light work.

Finally, a wide zoom that doesn’t weigh a ton—I can shoot handheld all day without my arm getting tired. The constant f/2.8 aperture really helps with subject separation in low light, and the image quality is sharp corner to corner.