Canon EF 16–35mm lens

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The Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens with its included EW-82 hood Canon EF 16-35mm f4L IS USM front angled with hood.jpg
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.

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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 35 g increase in weight, a larger 82 mm 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 16–35 mm 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

Attributef/2.8L USMf/2.8L II USMf/4L IS USMf/2.8L III USM
Image Canon 16-35 L IMG 0157.JPG Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM II.jpg Canon EF 16-35mm f4L IS USM front angled.jpg CP+ 2017 (33172365192) (upright).jpg
Key features
Full-frame compatible Yes check.svg  Yes
Image stabilizer X mark.svg  No Yes check.svg  Yes X mark.svg  No
Environmental Sealing Yes check.svg  Yes Yes check.svg  Yes (when using a screw-in filter) Yes check.svg  Yes
Ultrasonic Motor Yes check.svg  Yes
L-series Yes check.svg  Yes
Diffractive Optics X mark.svg  No
Technical data
Aperture (max–min)f/2.8–f/22f/4–f/22f/2.8–f/22
Construction10 groups / 14 elements12 groups / 16 elements11 groups / 16 elements
# of diaphragm blades79
Closest focusing distance0.28 m (0.92 ft)
Max. magnification0.22×0.23×0.25×
Horizontal viewing angle 98°–54°
Diagonal viewing angle 108°10'–63°
Vertical viewing angle 74°10'–38°
Physical data
Weight600 g (1.3 lb)640 g (1.41 lb)615 g (1.356 lb)790 g (1.74 lb)
Maximum diameter84 mm (3.3 in)89 mm (3.5 in)83 mm (3.3 in)89 mm (3.5 in)
Length103 mm (4.1 in)112 mm (4.4 in)114 mm (4.5 in)128 mm (5.0 in)
Filter diameter77 mm82 mm77 mm82 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodEW-83EEW-88EW-82EW-88D
Retail information
Release dateSeptember 2001April 2007May 2014August 2016
Currently in production? X mark.svg  No Yes check.svg  Yes
MSRP US$$1,939 (230,000 yen)$1,599$1,099$2,199

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