Surf Wiki
Save to docs
general/canon-ef-lenses

From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base

Canon EF 16-35mm lens

Camera lens family

Canon EF 16-35mm lens
Summary

Camera lens family

The Canon EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM lens with its included EW-82 hood

The EF 16–35 mm 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 20-35mm 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 to 5.6.

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. Other changes include a 35 g increase in weight, a larger 82 mm filter diameter and a longer length.

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.

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 16–35 mm versions, it is the first L-series wide-angle zoom to offer image stabilization.

Canon announced an upgraded EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM in August 2016, with retail availability expected in October of that year. 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".

Specifications

Attributef/2.8L USMf/2.8L II USMf/4L IS USMf/2.8L III USMImageKey featuresFull-frame compatibleImage stabilizerEnvironmental SealingUltrasonic MotorL-seriesDiffractive OpticsTechnical dataAperture (max–min)Construction# of diaphragm bladesClosest focusing distanceMax. magnificationHorizontal viewing angleDiagonal viewing angleVertical viewing anglePhysical dataWeightMaximum diameterLengthFilter diameterAccessoriesLens hoodRetail informationRelease dateCurrently in production?MSRP US$
[[File:Canon 16-35 L IMG 0157.JPG150px]][[File:Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM II.jpg150px]][[File:Canon EF 16-35mm f4L IS USM front angled.jpg150px]][[File:CP+ 2017 (33172365192) (upright).jpg150px]]
[[File:Yes check.svg15pxYes]] Yes
[[File:X mark.svg15pxNo]] No[[File:Yes check.svg15pxYes]] Yes[[File:X mark.svg15pxNo]] No
[[File:Yes check.svg15pxYes]] Yes[[File:Yes check.svg15pxYes]] Yes (when using a screw-in filter)[[File:Yes check.svg15pxYes]] Yes
[[File:Yes check.svg15pxYes]] Yes
[[File:Yes check.svg15pxYes]] Yes
[[File:X mark.svg15pxNo]] No
2.8–224–222.8–22
10 groups / 14 elements12 groups / 16 elements11 groups / 16 elements
79
0.28 m
0.22×0.23×0.25×
98°–54°
108°10'–63°
74°10'–38°
600 g640 g615 g790 g
84 mm89 mm83 mm89 mm
103 mm112 mm114 mm128 mm
77 mm82 mm77 mm82 mm
EW-83EEW-88EW-82EW-88D
September 2001April 2007May 2014August 2016
[[File:X mark.svg15pxNo]] No[[File:Yes check.svg15pxYes]] Yes
$1,939 (230,000 yen)$1,599$1,099$2,199

Similar lenses

;EF mount lenses

  • EF 11–24 mm f/4L USM – an ultra wide angle lens that provides a wider field of view than the 16-35 mm lenses
  • EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM – replaced the EF 20-35mm lens f/2.8L and was replaced by the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
  • EF 17–40mm f/4L – classified as an L-series lens, but is less expensive than any version of the 16–35
  • EF 20-35mm f/2.8L – Canon's first wide angle zoom lens, preceded the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
  • EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM – a consumer-level lens: significantly lower quality and less expensive than the L-series lenses ;EF-S mount lenses
  • EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM – A consumer-level lens that features image stabilization and 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 mm 4 IS.
  • EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM – An upper consumer-level lens, more expensive than the EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

References

References

  1. "EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM - [Canon Hongkong Company Limited]".
  2. "Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Lens Review".
  3. "Canon EF 16-35/2.8L II USM Lens Review - photo.net".
  4. "Canon 16-35mm L II Review".
  5. "Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 USM L II (full format) - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict".
  6. (May 13, 2014). "Canon Broadens Its Imaging Lineup with Two New EF Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom Lenses and White EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR Camera". Canon U.S.A., Inc..
  7. "Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM Lens Review".
  8. (August 25, 2016). "It's Finally Here: Canon U.S.A. Announces The Highly Anticipated EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera And New L-Series Lenses". Canon U.S.A., Inc..
  9. (August 25, 2016). "Canon introduces EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM and EF 24-105mm F4L IS II USM L-series glass".
Wikipedia Source

This article was imported from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. Content has been adapted to SurfDoc format. Original contributors can be found on the article history page.

canon-ef-lenses
Want to explore this topic further?

Ask Mako anything about Canon EF 16-35mm lens — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.

Research with Mako

Free with your Surf account

Content sourced from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.

Report