Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM

The latest version of the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens is its best take on an f/2.8 wide zoom yet.

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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM 1
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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM 1
MSRP: $2,199.00

Product details

  • High performance L-series ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with constant f/2.8 maximum aperture.
  • All-new optical design for significant improvements in outer and corner sharpness.
  • Sub wave length Coating (SWC) and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) help to significantly reduce flare and ghosting.
  • Highly resistant to dust and water intrusion, enabling shooting even in harsh conditions.
  • Circular aperture (9 blades) helps deliver beautiful, soft backgrounds. Not an Extender Compatiblity. Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 II- 0.65 at Tele (Not compatible at Wide). Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 II- 1.14 at Tele (Not compatible at Wide).Lens Construction:16 elements in 12 groups.Filter Size: 82 millimeter, P=0.75 millimeter: 1 filter

PROS

+ Wide-angle zoom.
+ Full-frame coverage.
+ Wide f/2.8 aperture.
+ Strong image quality.
+ Fluorine lens coating.

CONS

- Pricey.
- Omits image stabilization.
- Some distortion and vignetting visible in images.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on June 25, 2018
The latest version of the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens is its best take on an f/2.8 wide zoom yet.
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