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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L ll USM Zoom Lens for Canon EF Cameras
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Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | EF 16-35mm F.2.8L II USM |
Lens Type | Wide Angle |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 10 |
About this item
- 16-35mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture
- 3 high-precision aspherical lens elements produce superior image quality, Closest focusing distance: 0.92 feet
- Circular aperture produces natural background blur at wider apertures, Ring-type USM for fast and quiet autofocusing; internal focusing
- Measures 3.5 inches in diameter and 4.4 inches long; 1-year warranty
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Picture quality | 4.8 | 4.0 | — | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Auto focus | 4.4 | 3.6 | — | — | 4.9 | 4.5 |
Image stabilization | 3.6 | — | — | — | 5.0 | 4.1 |
Quality of material | — | 3.8 | — | 5.0 | — | 4.9 |
Sold By | Web Offers | Willoughby's Established 1898 | Willoughby's Established 1898 | CameraSpot | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
lens type | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | zoom |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF |
lens design | Zoom | Prime | Prime | Prime | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Ring-type ultrasonic | Ring-type ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 16 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 14 millimeters | — | — | 24 millimeters |
max focal length | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 14 millimeters | — | — | 70 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 14 millimeters | 12 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 4.41 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.4 pounds |
ASIN | B000NP46K2 |
Item model number | 1910B002 |
Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #798 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 2, 2007 |
Department | Digital Camera Lenses |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
Country of Origin | Japan |
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Broaden your perspective with the Canon EF 16-35mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens. Specifically designed for improved edge-to-edge image quality that meets the strict requirements of professional and high-end amateur photographers alike, the lens lets you bring more area into focus while providing greater depth of field. The lens features three high-precision aspherical lens elements--ground, replica, and GMo--that produce even better image quality than the original Canon EF 16-35mm USM lens. The circular aperture, meanwhile, produces a beautiful and natural background blur when shooting at wider apertures. Other details include internal focusing, a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM), and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusing. The lens carries a one-year warranty.
- Focal length: 16-35mm
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8
- Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 108 degrees (at 10 feet) to 63 degrees
- Focus adjustment: AF with full-time manual
- Closest focusing distance: 0.92 feet
- Filter size: 82mm, P=0.75mm/1 filter
- Dimensions: 3.5 inches in diameter, 4.4 inches long
- Weight: 1.41 pounds
What’s in the box: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens, 82mm Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), EW-88 Lens Hood for 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM, Lens Case LP1319 and 1-Year Warranty.
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Customers like the quality, sharpness, and focus of the lens. For example, they say it produces incredible images, is very sharp throughout its focal range, and has fast AF. Customers are also impresseded with the color, width, and light of the product. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it provides exceptional quality, has sharp L class optics, and great construction. The lens provides excellent results and is smooth to operate. Customers also appreciate the fine glass and the standard threads for filters. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Mine is flawless and I am enthusiastically looking forward to many years of use on this lens." Read more
"...It's a very handy package, though the lens hood is challenging to get into a pocket when you just want to carry the lens in the pouch and walk..." Read more
"...wide open, noticeably better performance in the corners on the 16-35 (all focal lengths), just a hair sharper in the center...." Read more
"...THE GLASS MAKES THE DIFFERENCE. It's borderline magical.This lens is nice and fat, just like a cinema lens, and therein lies much of its power...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the camera lens. They say it produces incredible images, is extremely clear, and crisp. They also say outdoor shots are super crisp and uniform. The lens is able to take great indoor photos without vignetting. Customers also mention that it's perfect for doing landscape shots with flowers in the immediate foreground.
"...application of this lens, it is incredibly sharp and produces incredible images...." Read more
"a very sturdy lens. pictures came out EXTREMELY clean. if you have ever used the mark 1 16-35mm, you'll notice a world of different...." Read more
"...Softer center at 35mm @ 2.8. This zoom is tack sharp in the center from 16-28 wide open...." Read more
"...correctly and later you view the images on your computer, the images absolutely POP!..." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the lens. For example, they say it's very sharp throughout its focal range, has typical L class optics, and is razor sharp edge to edge. That said, some mention that the corners are soft, while the center is tack sharp. That being said, they're happy with the sharp details in their pictures.
"...as well as lauded for it's properties of build quality, brightness, sharpness, and the quality of color it transmits to the sensor (or film)...." Read more
"...Softer center at 35mm @ 2.8. This zoom is tack sharp in the center from 16-28 wide open...." Read more
"...2. Can't beat f/2.83. My purchase is very sharp....if you get one that isn't, send it back!!!Cons:1...." Read more
"...Besides that, the lens works well. Typical sharp L class optics and great construction...." Read more
Customers like the focus of the lens. They say it's fast, quiet, and focuses quickly. Some mention that the AF in these L series is amazing fast, and that it can slow down movement a lot. They also appreciate the close minimum focus and the field of focus that the lens provides.
"...Autofocus is very quick and 100% accurate on my copy, another noticeable improvement from my old 10-22mm...." Read more
"...2. F 2.8, but images at this aperture is hardly usable.3. Fast and silent focus.4. Extra 1mm FL than 17-40.Cons:1...." Read more
"...Fast and silent focus! Did I mention SHARP pictures.Definitely worth the price and most certainly justifies upgrading from version-1." Read more
"This is a fast and sharp lens...." Read more
Customers like the color of the lens. They say it offers superb contrast, and the quality of color it transmits to the sensor is beautiful. It also captures crisp, clear, colorful wide angle shots. Customers say that the lens is very sharp and a true color lens.
"...it's properties of build quality, brightness, sharpness, and the quality of color it transmits to the sensor (or film)...." Read more
"...2K and 3K looks fantastic. THE GLASS MAKES THE DIFFERENCE. It's borderline magical...." Read more
"...First, the lens! 16-35mm of pure luxury mojo! Its big and beautiful all the girls will Envy you! I'm talking big! 82mm!..." Read more
"...Sometimes that blue streak does look pretty cool. On the other hand quality 82mm filters are a lot more expensive...." Read more
Customers say the lens is a great choice for those looking for a wide-angle lens. They say it offers a flexible focal length range of 16-35mm, which is able to take clear wide angle shots of various sights. Customers also appreciate the lens's wide angle capabilities.
"...The focal range is perfect for walk-around footage, steadicam shots, and wide-angle effects shots. Consider this an essential range...." Read more
"Love this lens for landscape and wide shots. The focal range is a plus for event photography...." Read more
"...such as the TS-E lenses, this lens is nice as it offers a flexible focal length range of 16-35mm...." Read more
"...Sharp as a tack on the 5D and now the 1DmkIII. It is very wide on FF, not so much on the 1.3x crop, but perhaps more useful now overall...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the light of the lens. They mention that it's incredible in low light, has brightness, sharpness, and quality. They also say that it is better at handling a light source and allows for better shots in lowlight. Customers also appreciate the extra stop of light, saying that it makes incredible 14 point sunstars.
"...on rather than the entire scene, 2.8 is great as it allows for better shots in low light or better bokeh, depending on what you're going for..." Read more
"...criticized as well as lauded for it's properties of build quality, brightness, sharpness, and the quality of color it transmits to the sensor..." Read more
"...I've found the extra stop of light extremely valuable, to the point where some shots just would not have been possible..." Read more
"...BETTER AT HANDLING POINTED LIGHT SOURCE - My version one, everytime I pointed at light source it would fill up the whole picture with all kind of..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the camera lens. Some mention it's well worth the price for a wide angle lens, while others say it'll cost you more.
"...The 17-40 is a much better value for the $, unless you absolutely need the widest, fastest, zoom lens in canon's lineup (as of march 2011)...." Read more
"...any body, whether cropped or full-frame, but it is *definitely* not worth the price if you are just going to be using it on a cropped sensor camera..." Read more
"...compared to other lens manufacturers, L-Series lenses are actually quite cheap...." Read more
"...Did I mention SHARP pictures.Definitely worth the price and most certainly justifies upgrading from version-1." Read more
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The focal length is almost 100% identical to the 10-22mm (focal length measurements adjusted for crop body, 10-22 = 16-35 on a full frame sensor), so if you've ever used that lens you know what to expect focal-range-wise. Unlike the 10-22mm which does not fit a full frame body, you *can* use this lens on any body, whether cropped or full-frame, but it is *definitely* not worth the price if you are just going to be using it on a cropped sensor camera (60D, 70D, T4i, T5i, etc), because you lose the extreme wide end which is what is so awesome about the lens.
I've used the lens quite a bit for real estate photography for great wide shots of rooms that can get *all four walls* in the frame at its widest. Really any architecture or landscape shot will look incredibly awesome at 16mm due to the very interesting perspective achieved at ultra-wide. You'll want to dial back the aperture though since at 2.8 you won't get tack sharp focus at very much of the image. But if you have a particular subject you want to focus on rather than the entire scene, 2.8 is great as it allows for better shots in low light or better bokeh, depending on what you're going for (the 10-22mm's max aperture on the other hand is only 3.5-4.5).
If you look at 100% crops near the corners of shots taken at either focal extreme, it's not perfect, but it can get pretty close to perfect when you get the lighting and depth of field just right. I am honestly very happy with the copy I got as far as overall sharpness goes. The majority of its use is in video, paired with my Glidecam, and those two pieces of equipment make an epic pair. In 1080p video the entire shot looks nearly perfect with minimal work, so the fact that 22 megapixel photos don't look perfect in every spot in every situation doesn't matter too much for me as I purchased it with a much higher priority on video quality. And videos with this lens are amazing.
The included lens hood and pouch are just icing on the cake. The Canon-branded hood I bought for my 10-22mm was the most expensive hood I ever purchased, so I appreciate that the L-series lenses come with them bundled in.
Autofocus is very quick and 100% accurate on my copy, another noticeable improvement from my old 10-22mm. There is no IS but at 16mm you would rarely need IS, so I am okay with that omission, especially considering how much extra weight and cost IS would add to the lens.
The date code on mine showed it was manufactured in 2013 (purchased in Feb 2014), which is good because I always worry about dropping a ton of cash and somehow ending up with a really old copy. Mine is flawless and I am enthusiastically looking forward to many years of use on this lens.
This lens has been reviewed by many people and has been criticized as well as lauded for it's properties of build quality, brightness, sharpness, and the quality of color it transmits to the sensor (or film).
My concern about sharpness in the corners was based on some critical reviews. But like so many reviews of so many lenses over the years, they're not telling the whole story. Simply put, in practical application of this lens, it is incredibly sharp and produces incredible images. It's a very handy package, though the lens hood is challenging to get into a pocket when you just want to carry the lens in the pouch and walk around with little but a camera and a lens or two.
I have no regrets about purchasing this lens. It's everything I hoped it would be. I had considered buying the 17-40mm because of the savings and because of the same-size filter (77mm) to other lenses in the line. I imagine paying twice as much for this lens and then piling the filter on top of of that is going to put some people off. I am glad I waited and raised the money - the extra speed of the lens and extra angle of view at 16mm was well worth an extra week of selling film cameras and old lenses on that popular auction site...
If you're trying to decide to buy this lens, I will not give you any information that will discourage you - in terms of technical quality this lens is unbeatable. If you don't need the speed, or don't expect to use the lens much, the savings on the 17-40 might be worth it. For me, I'm guessing this lens is going to be on my camera a bunch!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2010
This lens has been reviewed by many people and has been criticized as well as lauded for it's properties of build quality, brightness, sharpness, and the quality of color it transmits to the sensor (or film).
My concern about sharpness in the corners was based on some critical reviews. But like so many reviews of so many lenses over the years, they're not telling the whole story. Simply put, in practical application of this lens, it is incredibly sharp and produces incredible images. It's a very handy package, though the lens hood is challenging to get into a pocket when you just want to carry the lens in the pouch and walk around with little but a camera and a lens or two.
I have no regrets about purchasing this lens. It's everything I hoped it would be. I had considered buying the 17-40mm because of the savings and because of the same-size filter (77mm) to other lenses in the line. I imagine paying twice as much for this lens and then piling the filter on top of of that is going to put some people off. I am glad I waited and raised the money - the extra speed of the lens and extra angle of view at 16mm was well worth an extra week of selling film cameras and old lenses on that popular auction site...
If you're trying to decide to buy this lens, I will not give you any information that will discourage you - in terms of technical quality this lens is unbeatable. If you don't need the speed, or don't expect to use the lens much, the savings on the 17-40 might be worth it. For me, I'm guessing this lens is going to be on my camera a bunch!
I don't have any experience using the mkI, but I have traded my 16-35 II with a co-workers 17-40 for a few weeks and made the the following observations (on full frame):
1) wide open, noticeably better performance in the corners on the 16-35 (all focal lengths), just a hair sharper in the center.
2) sunstars are far more pleasant on the 16-35, and not as clearly defined on the 17-40 (even at f16). I'm a big fan of landscape photography and creating sunstars
3) obviously, a stop faster, allowing for shots at night or indoors that otherwise would be impossible handheld
4) 1mm on the wide spectrum is far more useful than 5mm on the long end.
That said, it's highly arguable if it's worth paying twice as much for a very similar lens. For my needs, there was no question which lens belonged in my kit, but sometimes regret paying so much for it. The 17-40 is a much better value for the $, unless you absolutely need the widest, fastest, zoom lens in canon's lineup (as of march 2011).
As much praise as I have for this lens, there are two things that fall short for me:
1) Chromatic Aberation. My biggest dissapointment with this lens is the mild to moderate chromatic aberation (some situations worse than others) in the corners at nearly all apertures, something I was hoping all the numerous UD and aspheric elements would have corrected for. Thinking this was a defect, I returned my first copy to have a second copy exhibit the same CA. I sent it into Canon who reported nothing wrong with the lens/camera combo. I can deal with the softer corners (others have complained of) wide open since those are the areas I usually want out of focus when shooting @ 2.8, but it's annoying to have to correct for CA, due to how often I shoot with this lens. Not a deal breaker for me since I can correct in post, but it's annoying and something important to note.
2) Softer center at 35mm @ 2.8. This zoom is tack sharp in the center from 16-28 wide open. The center resolution @ 35mm falls off more than I would have liked.
If Canon ever released an answer to Nikon's 14-24 2.8, I would not trade this lens. An extra 2mm on the wide end would be fantastic, but losing 24-35mm would kill the versatility of the lens for me as a day-in-day-out, do-everything lens!
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