| GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM | Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM | Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM |
| Release Date | |||
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
| Current Price |
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| Lens Type | Wideangle Zoom | Wideangle Zoom | Wideangle Zoom |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Max Format | 35mm FF | 35mm FF | 35mm FF |
| Focal Range | 16-35mm | 16-35mm | 16-35mm |
| Image Stabilization | No | No | |
| Colour | Black | Black | Black |
| Zoom Method | Rotary (internal) | Rotary (internal) | Rotary (internal) |
| Power Zoom | No | No | No |
| Zoom Lock | No | No | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.2X | 2.2X | 2.2X | APERTURE COMPARISON |
| Max Aperture | F2.8mm | F2.8mm | F2.8mm |
| Min Aperture | F22.0mm | F22.0mm | F22mm |
| Aperture Ring | No | No | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 | 9 | OPTICS COMPARISON |
| Optical Elements | 16 | 14 | 16 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Special Elements | Super Spectra coatings 3 aspherical elements 2 UD elements | 3 types of aspherical elements (ground, replicated and Gmo [glass molded]) | 1 dual-surface aspherical, 1 aspherical + fluorine, Air Sphere, Sub-wavelength Structure coatings | FOCUS COMPARISON |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.28m | 0.28m | 0.28m |
| Max Magnification | 0.22X | 0.22X | 0.25X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AF Motor Type | Ring-type ultrasonic | Ring-type ultrasonic | Ring-type ultrasonic |
| Full Time Manual | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Method | Internal | Internal | Internal |
| Distance Scale | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DoF Scale | Yes | Yes | No |
| Focus Distance Limiter | n/a | n/a | n/a | PHYSICAL SPECS COMPARISON |
| Weight | 635g | 600g | 790g |
| Diameter | 89mm | 84mm | 89mm |
| Length | 112mm | 103mm | 128mm |
| Materials | Metal barrel, metal mount | Plastic barrel, metal mount | n/a |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Filter Thread | 82mm | 77mm | 82mm |
| Filter Notes | - | Rear drop-in gelatin filter holder | - |
| Hood Supplied | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| Hood Code | EW-88 | EW-83E | EW-88D |
| Tripod Collar | No | No | No |
| Optional Accessories | Soft Case LP1319 | - | - |