The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM and the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L II USM 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 II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM with a length of 72mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L II USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM's 75mm 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 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM weighs 240g, which means it is 395g (62%) lighter than the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L II USM which has a weight of 635g.
Filter Threads
The Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L II USM has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L II USM:
Lens Mounts
The Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM has the Canon EF-S lens mount whereas the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L II USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM has a focal range of 10-18mm and
1.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
16-28.8mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L II 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.
