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

Wide-angle zoom with constant f/2.8 aperture, weather sealing, advanced optics for Landscape, architecture, event photography.
Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens f/2.8 ef-mount
Landscape
Lowlight
Lens Review: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM
The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM is a high-performance ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for full-frame DSLRs. It features a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range, providing excellent low-light performance and depth-of-field control. The lens incorporates advanced optical elements, including two large-diameter double-surface aspherical lenses and two UD elements, to minimize distortion and chromatic aberrations, delivering sharp and high-contrast images. The robust L-series construction with weather sealing ensures durability and reliability in various shooting conditions.
Specifications
Lens type
Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
16-35 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Canon EF
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9 (circular)
Optical construction
16 elements in 11 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.28 m (0.92 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.22x
Filter size
82 mm
Dimensions
88.5 mm (diameter) x 127.5 mm (length)
Weight
790 g (1.74 lbs)
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
landscape, lowlight
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