Canon EF 16–35mm lens

The Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L USM II lens with its included EW-88 hood

The EF 16–35mm lens is a family of professional wide-angle lenses made by Canon Inc. The original version, the EF 16–35mm f/2.8L USM, replaced the EF 17–35mm f/2.8L USM lens, which had itself replaced the EF 20–35 f/2.8L lens.

The lens has an EF mount to work with the EOS line of cameras. Other than the front element, it is sealed against dust and water, and features a diaphragm which remains nearly circular from f/2.8 to f/5.6.^[1]

The EF 16–35mm f/2.8L USM was replaced by the EF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USM early in 2007. The main change saw the lens adopt a new optical design featuring 16 elements in 12 groups.^[1] Other changes include a 35g increase in weight, a larger 82mm filter diameter and a longer length.^[1]

The model II lens has garnered favorable to excellent reviews, and has been used in independent feature films like Marianne which was shot using a Canon EOS 7D.^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]

The next member of the family, the EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM, was announced in May 2014. While it is one stop slower than the other 16–35mm versions, it is the first L-series wide-angle zoom to offer image stabilization.^[7]^[8]

Most recently, Canon announced an upgraded EF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USM in August 2016, with retail availability expected in October of that year.^[9] Canon claims that the Mk III version is more durable than the Mk II version, and according to Digital Photography Review, "the Mark III clearly addresses one of its predecessor's largest shortcomings — poor off-center performance".^[10]

Specifications

Attribute	f/2.8L USM	f/2.8L II USM	f/4L IS USM	f/2.8L III USM
Image
Key features
Full-frame compatible	Yes
Image stabilizer	No		Yes	No
Environmental Sealing	Yes		Yes (when using a screw-in filter)	Yes
Ultrasonic Motor	Yes
L-series	Yes
Diffractive Optics	No
Technical data
Aperture (max–min)	f/2.8–f/22		f/4–f/22	f/2.8–f/22
Construction	10 groups / 14 elements	12 groups / 16 elements		11 groups / 16 elements
# of diaphragm blades	7		9
Closest focusing distance	0.28 m (0.92 ft)
Max. magnification	0.22x		0.23x	0.25x
Horizontal viewing angle	98°–54°
Diagonal viewing angle	108°10'–63°
Vertical viewing angle	74°10'–38°
Physical data
Weight	600 g (1.3 lb)	640 g (1.41 lb)	615 g (1.356 lb)	790 g (1.74 lb)
Maximum diameter	84 mm (3.3 in)	89 mm (3.5 in)	83 mm (3.3 in)	89 mm (3.5 in)
Length	103 mm (4.1 in)	112 mm (4.4 in)	114 mm (4.5 in)	128 mm (5.0 in)
Filter diameter	77 mm	82 mm	77 mm	82 mm
Accessories
Lens hood	EW-83E	EW-88	EW-82	EW-88D
Retail information
Release date	September 2001	April 2007	May 2014	August 2016
Currently in production?	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
MSRP US$	$1,939 (230,000 yen)	$1,599	$1,099	$2,199

Similar lenses

The EF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USM is Canon's top-end ultra-wide zoom. The f/4 IS USM version is still an L-series lens, but is noticeably less expensive.

The EF 20–35mm f/2.8L was Canon's first wide angle zoom lens and precedes the 16–35mm.
The EF 17–35mm f/2.8L USM replaced the aforementioned 20–35 and was in turn replaced by the original 16–35.
The EF 17–40mm f/4L is still L-class, but is less expensive than any version of the 16–35. It is one stop slower than the 16–35 f/2.8, and lacks the image stabilization of the 16–35 f/4.
The EF 20–35mm f/3.5–4.5 USM is consumer-level: significantly lower quality and less expensive.
The EF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM has an effective angle of view of 16-35mm due to the 1.6x crop factor. An upper consumer-level lens, it can only be mounted to cameras that support the EF-S format and is slower and less expensive.
The EF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM, announced on the same day as the 16–35 f/4 IS lens, is also exclusive to bodies that support the EF-S format. Intended as a consumer-level lens, it is slower than any other Canon ultrawide zoom, but includes image stabilization and Canon's stepping motor technology. The 10–18 is less than half the price of the 10–22, and a fourth of the price of the 16–35 f/4 IS.

References

1 2 3 http://www.canon.com.hk/en/product/catalog/productItemDetails.do?prrfnbr=100036
↑ http://www.the-digital-picture.com/reviews/canon-ef-16-35mm-f-2.8-l-ii-usm-lens-review.aspx
↑ http://photo.net/equipment/canon/16-35
↑ http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/16-35mm-ii.htm
↑ http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/435-canon_1635_28_5d?start=2
↑ http://www.photographyreview.com/mfr/canon/35mm-zoom/PRD_404178_3128crx.aspx
↑ "Canon Broadens Its Imaging Lineup with Two New EF Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom Lenses and White EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR Camera" (Press release). Canon U.S.A., Inc. May 13, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
↑ "Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM Lens Review". Retrieved June 30, 2014.
↑ "It's Finally Here: Canon U.S.A. Announces The Highly Anticipated EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera And New L-Series Lenses" (Press release). Canon U.S.A., Inc. August 25, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
↑ "Canon introduces EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM and EF 24-105mm F4L IS II USM L-series glass". Digital Photography Review. August 25, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016.

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Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L USM

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Wide-angle prime	EF 14mm EF 20mm EF 24mm EF-S 24mm EF 28mm EF 35mm

Standard prime	EF 40mm EF 50mm

Telephoto prime	EF 85mm EF 100mm EF 135mm EF 200mm

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Distorting lens	EF 8–15mm Fisheye

Tilt-shift	TS-E 17mm TS-E 24mm TS-E 45mm TS-E 90mm

Macro	EF-M 28mm Macro EF 50mm Compact Macro EF-S 60mm Macro MP-E 65mm 1–5x Macro EF 100mm Macro EF 180mm Macro

EF-M zoom	EF-M 11–22mm EF-M 15–45mm EF-M 18–55mm EF-M 18–150mm EF-M 55–200mm

EF-M prime	EF-M 22mm EF-M 28mm Macro

Lens accessories	Extender EF

Discontinued zoom	EF 17–35mm EF 20–35mm EF 22–55mm EF 24–85mm EF 28–70mm EF 28–80mm EF 28–90mm EF 28–105mm EF 28–200mm EF 35–70mm EF 35–80mm EF 35–105mm EF 35-135mm EF 35–350mm EF 38–76mm EF 50–200mm EF 55–200mm EF 70–210mm EF 80–200mm EF 90–300mm EF 100–200mm EF 100–300mm

Discontinued prime	EF 15mm Fisheye EF 135mm with Softfocus EF 1200mm

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