Best vlogging lenses for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · 2024 · 45 MP full-frame · 746 g · in-body stabilisation

3 vlogging lenses that fit the Canon EOS R5 Mark II (Canon RF mount) — wide enough at arm's length. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.

Start with the Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM. At f/2.8 it is the brightest of the 3 vlogging Canon RF lenses that fit the Canon EOS R5 Mark II — the full comparison is below.

Last verified 2026-09-01 · Canon RF mount · Canon full-frame body

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Focal	Lens	Buy	Max aperture	Weight	Filter	Type	Coverage	Best for
16-28mm	Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	445 g	67mm	zoom	Full-frame	Wide-angle Travel Vlogging
16mm	Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	165 g	43mm	prime	Full-frame	Wide-angle Vlogging Budget
15-30mm	Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM	See price on Amazon	f/4.5-6.3	390 g	67mm	zoom	Full-frame	Wide-angle Vlogging Landscape

One limit of this table: it lists only Canon RF lenses that mount natively on the Canon EOS R5 Mark II — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.

Weight & weather sealing on the Canon EOS R5 Mark II

On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Manufacturer-published weights for 3 of the 3 lenses above:

Lens	Weight	Weather sealing
Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM	165g	None claimed
Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM	390g	None claimed
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM	445g	Weather-sealed (dust/drip resistance Canon states is L-equivalent at rings and mount; switches not sealed)

Packing light? The lightest here is the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM at 165g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM at 445g.

Weights and sealing from each manufacturer's published spec sheet (per-lens source recorded in the dataset) · methodology

FAQ

What is the best vlogging lens for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II?
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM (16-28mm f/2.8) is the standout vlogging option that fits the Canon EOS R5 Mark II. 3 vlogging Canon RF lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these vlogging lenses fit the Canon EOS R5 Mark II?
Yes — every lens here is a Canon RF mount lens, so it fits the Canon EOS R5 Mark II and covers its full-frame sensor.

What is the lightest vlogging lens for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II?
The Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM at 165g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM at 445g. Weights for 3 of the 3 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.

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Other uses on the Canon EOS R5 Mark II: Wide-angle (11) Landscape (6) Astrophotography (5) Travel (10) Low-light (12) Pro standard zoom (4) Budget (8) Street (7) Everyday (11) Wedding & event (12) Standard prime (4) Macro (5) Portrait (10) Telephoto (15) Sports & action (14) Wildlife (10)

All lenses for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II · the same use across mounts: Vlogging lenses for Canon RF · all cameras

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