The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L USM and the Canon 15mm f2.8 Fisheye for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 16-35mm f2.8L USM is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Canon 15mm f2.8 Fisheye with a length of 62mm, is 41mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L USM also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Canon 15mm f2.8 Fisheye's 73mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 15mm f2.8 Fisheye weighs 330g, 44% (270g) lighter than the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L USM's weight of 600g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L USM and the Canon 15mm f2.8 Fisheye has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Focal Range
Canon 16-35mm f2.8L USM has a focal range of 16-35mm and
2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
25.6 - 56mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 15mm f2.8 Fisheye is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24mm.
