Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens

Feb 18

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens

Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000NP46K2
Manufacturer: Canon
Release Date: 2007-03-31
Average Customer Review: (From 28 total reviews)
List Price: ~~$2,300.00~~
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Features

16-35mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture
3 high-precision aspherical lens elements produce superior image quality
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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Editorial Reviews

Product Description:
Inner focusing system with USM Closest Focusing Distance 0.28m / 0.9 ft. Zoom System Rotating type Filter Size 82mm Max. Diameter x Length, Weight 3.3″ x 4.1″, 1.3 lb. / 83.5 x 103mm, 600g

Amazon.com Product Description:
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

Customer Reviews

Amazing Lens by Etienne Kechichian
This lens is absolutely amazing and worth every penny. It’s sharp throughout the range and it feels like I am shooting with a prime. I highly recommend this lens.

Going on vacation? by Eric Slay
Many people have stated the facts about this lens. Instead of restating them, let me add what I use it for:

For nature photography, this is the only lens I need. Just put something pretty in the foreground (flowers, rocks, etc.) and let the lens magically stretch out the horizon to add drama and flair to the shot. Makes beaches MAGICAL… Makes forests imposing. Adds desolation to the desert.

And from a business perspective:

As a wedding shooter, I use it to stretch out small/boring churches and make them more dramatic. It is also great to use from above for dancefloor shots and really makes the shots DYNAMIC and interesting.

And finally:

If you are deciding between this and the 17-40, let me save you some time… there is a huge difference between 16mm and 17mm. Don’t waste time buying the 17 and then selling it at a loss to upgrade like I did.

If you’re going to go wide.. go wide baby.

EF16-35mm f/2.8L II by C. Calder
The EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM ultra wide angle ZOOM lens captures amazing colors and is a great walk-around lens. I’m very pleased with the image quality I’m getting from this lens. Wide open results are very sharp. This is a very nice size and weight for comfortable, sure handling which makes it a joy to use. Wide angle full frame corners are excellent for a lens this wide. This is a professional lens, very high quality with the “L” designation. It is fully weather sealed to protect against dust and moisture. The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens is perfect for the wide work outdoor landscape photography, indoor events such as stage work, parties, wedding and for other photojournalism needs.

I spent months researching this lens. I debate between the cheaper 17-40L and the 16-35mm 2.8 II lenses. There is a big difference in price between the lenses. In the end, I felt that having the extra stop of light and wider angle was more important than saving a few dollars. After receiving the lens and doing some shootings, I have been nothing be astounded by the quality of photos I have taken with this lens. Images are very bright, and I do so love that f/2.8.

This is the 4th Canon lens that I own: EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM, EF180mm F3.5L Macro USM, EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM and the EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM.

Great Lense 4 Full-frame … Need wider for Crop Camera (40d) by Artiom Cernei
I am not a pro, just a starting event photographer. However, for a year now I have been shopping around for photo equipment: online, in NYC stores, trying out friend’s equipmnet, reading reviews, etc. This is a great lens, really sharp, + the 2.8 (which gives great flexibility at low light). However, I have been using it with the Canon 40D (1.6x crop camera); after the first gig I realized that it is not wide enouth. If you a starting up with a crop body and are planning a timely purchase of a full-frame, you will not go wrong with this lens. If not, I would recomend looking into the EF-S 10-22mm. Good luck!!!

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