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About this item Make sure this fits by entering your model number Full-time manual focus permits critical focusing precision, even in AF mode. Help provide excellent color balance Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm Dual Pixel CMOS AF covers Approx. 100% Area with 1,053 AF Areas
Product Dimensions 4.45 x 3.27 x 3.27 inches Item Weight 1.36 pounds ASIN B00K8942SO Item model number 9518B002 Customer Reviews
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Product Dimensions 4.45 x 3.27 x 3.27 inches
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ASIN B00K8942SO
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Best Sellers Rank #545 in SLR Camera Lenses
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available May 12, 2014
Manufacturer Canon Cameras US
Country of Origin Japan
About this item Make sure this fits by entering your model number Full-time manual focus permits critical focusing precision, even in AF mode. Help provide excellent color balance Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm Dual Pixel CMOS AF covers Approx. 100% Area with 1,053 AF Areas
Delivering the ultimate combination of wide-angle, low-light performance, L-series optics and compact construction, the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4.0L IS USM Lens is a phenomenal complement to any EOS SLR Camera. This L-series ultra wide-angle zoom incorporates an Optical Image Stabilizer, and offers up to four stops of correction for admirable performance even in dim light. It features three aspheric lens elements and 2 UD lens elements to minimize aberrations throughout the zoom range, plus optimized coatings to help minimize ghosting. A circular 9-blade aperture delivers gorgeous background blur. The EF 16-35mm f/4.0L IS USM features inner focusing and ring USM for accurate, discreet and speedy AF. It also offers full-time manual focus and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.92 feet/0.28m across the entire zoom range. Built to function even in unfavorable weather conditions, the EF 16-35mm f/4.0L IS USM is dust-resistant and water-resistant (when used with an optional Canon PROTECT filter) for professional caliber ultra-wide performance, everywhere. Delivering the ultimate combination of wide-angle, low-light performance, L-series optics and compact construction, the new Canon EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM lens is a phenomenal complement to any EOS SLR Camera. This L-series ultra wide-angle zoom incorporates an Optical Image Stabilizer, and offers up to four stops of correction for admirable performance even in dim light. It features three aspheric lens elements and 2 UD lens elements to minimize aberrations throughout the zoom range, plus a fluorine coating that helps to minimize ghosting. A circular 9-blade aperture delivers gorgeous background blur. The EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM features inner focusing and ring USM for accurate, discreet and speedy AF. It also offers full-time manual focus and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.92 feet/0.28m across the entire zoom range. Built to function even in unfavorable weather conditions, the EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM is dust-resistant and water-resistant (when used with an optional Canon PROTECT filter) for professional caliber ultra-wide performance, everywhere. Delivering the ultimate combination of wide-angle, low-light performance, L-series optics and compact construction, the new Canon EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM lens is a phenomenal complement to any EOS SLR camera. This L-series ultra wide-angle zoom incorporates an Optical Image Stabilizer, and offers up to four stops of correction for admirable performance even in dim light. It features three aspheric lens elements and two UD lens elements to minimize aberrations throughout the zoom range, plus a fluorine coating that helps to minimize ghosting. A circular 9-blade aperture delivers gorgeous background blur. The EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM features inner focusing and ring USM for accurate, discreet and speedy AF. It also offers full-time manual focus and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.92 ft./0.28m across the entire zoom range. Built to function even in unfavorable weather conditions, the EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM is dust-resistant and water-resistant (when used with an optional Canon PROTECT filter) for professional caliber ultra-wide performance, everywhere.
Delivering the ultimate combination of wide-angle, low-light performance, L-series optics and compact construction, the new Canon EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM lens is a phenomenal complement to any EOS SLR camera. This L-series ultra wide-angle zoom incorporates an Optical Image Stabilizer, and offers up to four stops of correction for admirable performance even in dim light. It features three aspheric lens elements and two UD lens elements to minimize aberrations throughout the zoom range, plus a fluorine coating that helps to minimize ghosting. A circular 9-blade aperture delivers gorgeous background blur. The EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM features inner focusing and ring USM for accurate, discreet and speedy AF. It also offers full-time manual focus and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.92 ft./0.28m across the entire zoom range. Built to function even in unfavorable weather conditions, the EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM is dust-resistant and water-resistant (when used with an optional Canon PROTECT filter) for professional caliber ultra-wide performance, everywhere.
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| Product Dimensions | 4.45 x 3.27 x 3.27 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.36 pounds |
| ASIN | B00K8942SO |
| Item model number | 9518B002 |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #545 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | May 12, 2014 |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
Allen ClarkAllen Clark –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and sharp
Beautiful and sharp. I bought this lens to do landscapes, real estate and portraits. I couldn’t be happier. It is sharp from corner to corner, fast to auto focus, and I love the image stabilization. I don’t ever do video, but I put it on my 5D Mark IV and did a little video for a music video behind the scenes shoot, and it was awesome.
66 people found this helpful
M. Holland –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply the Best Ultra-Wide Angle Lens Out There!!
This lens is “consistently” rated as “excellent” by almost every reviewer out there! Not needing the f/2.8 version, I went with the f/4 model because I mainly shoot landscapes. Wow!! This lens is sharp corner to corner!! Clear, crisp and sharp as s tack! And the IS (Image Stablization) is heavenly! If shooting handheld, I can shoot as low as 1/15 on many shots! Get a tripod and the Lee Big Stopper………… and start looking like a professional!!
2 people found this helpful
Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this lens!
I love this lens! I’m just starting out in photography, as a hobby, and this is my first L lens.- It’s sharp.- Focusing is fast.- IS allows for one second shots by hand.- The aperture and focus rings are smooth.- Almost functions as a macro lens.- Reasonably priced.- Can get decent “bokeh” at f4 and 35mm.
11 people found this helpful
Ted Cordingley –
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a good lens looks like
I use this lens for architectural / interior photograph. One of the benefits I was not expecting is the reduces blow out from over exposed windows. It makes my life so much easier in post-production.
MBLAQ –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very versatile; haven’t found a use for the f/2.8 variant
Was going back and forth between this one and the f/2.8 variant. I haven’t found a need for the f/2.8 yet and I shoot often with this lens. Gets extremely wide on a FF camera. Highly suggested for group shots.
One person found this helpful
Sabrina Williams –
5.0 out of 5 stars
exceeded my expectations!
Excellent lens right out of the box I was impressed, took it out for a test run and its so light and pretty easy to handle, very happy with the few pictures I took, very sharp where I needed it to be. Love the zoom. Bought this to do family and large group shots has a nice wide angle that will be ideal for the type of pictures I want to capture.
Saethe –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The one for video and vlogging!
Wonderful lense, really shines in video with no aberration! Autofocus is super fast!
Oleksiy Popov –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for landscape
Using for landscape on my 6d.Love it – really wide.Perspective is significantly changed on architecture photos. I was not able to auto adjust it on my camera. Most probably missing some software update.
lb311 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must-have lens for full-frame landscape photographers
Unbelievable sharpness and color saturation. I used to swear by my 17-40 f/4 for landscapes, but now, this 16-35 will never leave my camera! I also compared it to my Sigma 35 mm f/1.4 prime lens (one of the sharpest primes ever tested by DxO), and by my untrained eyes, I can see no difference between the Sigma prime and this lens– an amazing achievement for a zoom lens!
2 people found this helpful
Deborah K Guzik –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love, love
Love, love, LOVE my new lens!!! I researched for the longest time before deciding which lens I wanted to purchase for my scenic and architectural photos. I’m so glad that I decided on this one! Picture are tack sharp. Lightweight enough that it was no problem carrying it out on a hike. Now I just need to save up for that full-frame camera!
3 people found this helpful
gunmetalblue2010gunmetalblue2010 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very sharp and exceeds my expectations
Bought this lens for Car shows, Real Estate photography, and landscapes and It is amazing. I bought it because it has Image Stabilization and even though it was f4. The f2.8 II was known to not be very sharp around the edges.There is a new 16-35mm f2.8 III that is coming out but for what I do. I don’t need the f2.8. I am shooting at f6 to f11 to get everything in focus and with Image stabilization I can push the shutter a bit to get that clear image.
10 people found this helpful
Frank A. Hernandez –
5.0 out of 5 stars
PERFECT
The F/4 is a good value since I use this for landscapes and real estate photography and rarely at shoot at F/4. The lens is tack sharp, produce beautiful colors, and is very well made. Very little distortion if you use the lens properly. It is fantastic piece of photography gear. I Highly recommend.
Mooks –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adaptable Lens
Bought it for landscapes, and found myself using it for everything. Great all around lens to have around when you are packing light. Use it in Lonyearbyen, Norway near the North Pole and it took spectacular shots of glaciers and up close wildlife. Highly recommended.
2 people found this helpful
Frank –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
I have just started to upgrade my lenses to the L series and eventually hope to upgrade to a 5DMarkIII body. For now I am using this lens on a T2i and I got to say I love it. It is smooth and well built with a noticeable difference in quality and outcome. I look forward to my next L series lens. I would recommend this lens to anyone that wants to get serious about taking good pictures. I am not a professional, but consider myself to be a serious amateur and photo enthusiast.
3 people found this helpful
M. Davis –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect if your photography needs include something less than 28mm
Very high quality but that’s expected with a L Series lens. Use with a Canon D6.One should read up and learn what type of photography this is best for before one buys it. It’s a bit of a luxury item. The Canon EF 24-105 (the new version) handles most photo needs as a f4/L. This lens is really for reaching deeper than 28mm. If you have that need absolutely get this lens!
Tawny & Andrew Redwine –
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites
One of my favorite lenses. I do a lot of fishing/marine videography and this is a nice lens for the tight quarters on the boat.
Rudy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for Real Estate Photography
I was using a 17-40mm prior to this purchase. Realtors wanted a little more “depth” so I settled for the 16-35mm. 16mm paired with a full frame body is tack sharp. Fantastic lens.
2 people found this helpful
DT –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great lens
I love my lens, and I love it on my new full frame camera. Difference between my 17-40 f4L on Canon 50D to this lens on the 6D is amazing.Lens itself seems slightly sharper than my 17-40, but I am not a pixel peeper. There are plenty of other sites with reviews that show superior sharpness at the edges. I like having IS for it as I do a lot of hand held shots. I wish it was cheaper, but it seems the be well worth the money so far.
One person found this helpful
Dan S. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Sharpness
Amazing lens. I was debating whether or not I wanted this one or the F/2.8 version. But seeing how sharp this lens is, I never once miss the single stop of aperture. The edge to edge sharpness over the whole frame, even at F/4, is impressive. There is very little chromatic aberration. The image stabilizer seems unnecessary for such a short focal length lens but it does work.
One person found this helpful
LisaLisa –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Happy with My Photos
I’m an amateur photographer so I don’t know how to comment on the technical value of the lens – but I do know that it helps me to shoot nice photos. I was afraid to spend the money but…so far I’m very happy with this purchase.
4 people found this helpful
Rafael –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome lens. o/
Absolutely awesome lens for landscape in a full frame body. I have an 24-105mm IS USM and I consider a very good sharp lens. This 16-35mm f/4 exceed my expectation cause I consider sharper than the 24-105 lens. I use it on a Canon 6D and on a T4i. In crop sensor, it’s not so sharp as in the FF. To crop sensor, go with Canon 10-18mm lens.
2 people found this helpful
Eric L. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Landscape Lens
It does seem sharper than the 17-40mm f/4L, especially in the corners. And the 17-40 was pretty good. I bought this lens to go with my new 5DS R, so I traded in the 17-40 for this. So far, I’m delighted. Image Stabilization is never a bad thing to have available.
2 people found this helpful
SAI –
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best lenses I’ve owned
I have multiple lenses, most of them L, and this one is by far the best one in terms of sharpness. It’s also very small and light, considering it’s an L lens, and since I bought it, it hasn’t left my camera. If what you want is a wide lens for landscape photography, look no further.
michelle saylormichelle saylor –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome lens!
This lens has opened up a whole new world for me. I was lacking a great landscape lens and this is it! Tack sharp, fast and love the sunburst I can get with this thing. I know it isn’t a macro, but boy oh boy can I get close to flowers and even a bumble bee or two. I can’t say enough about this lens. It was worth every penny!
33 people found this helpful
MoneyMoney –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sharp and Wide
Perfect for the Canon C100 Mark ii. Super stable, super wide, and super sharp lens.
PaulC –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Glad I got the f/4 IS over the f/2
I bought this lens for realty work and other landscapes. Glad I got the f/4 IS over the f/2.8 without IS… I don’t see a need for f/2.8 with such a wide lines, and the IS will help with any video projects. I have even used the lens for indoor basketball events at school as well; the results are awesome.
One person found this helpful
Sara Simmons –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better price point
I was deciding between the EF 16-35mm f/4L IS and EF 16-35mm f/2.8, and went with this one. Better price point, IS is a plus, and the lower stop really wasn’t needed for everyday wide-angles (I think I’ll get a prime for low-light and night sky photography, which seems to be the way to go). Also lighter than expected!
One person found this helpful
james flames –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome lens!!
I’ve had this lens for almost a month now and its hardly left my camera. Was using the 24-105 kit lens which came with my canon 6d, and that was my first l series lens and I thought that lens was pretty good, but this thing takes it to the next level.Couldn’t be any happier with the lens!
Ming Cheung –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this lense
I brought this lense with me on my Europe trip. Very happy with the purchase, images are crystal clear and lens is not heavy.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding lens.
It’s sharp, yes, but this lens’ ability to capture light and render color is truly exceptional. The IS works the best of all my Canon L lenses. I’ve had it a month and look for excuses to use it. The 6D and 16-35 combo produce photos that are tonally impressive, really sharp, and (if I get it right) very high quality.
4 people found this helpful
John K.John K. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent IQ
I’m not one who reviews, but this lenses IQ wowed me even after all the great reviews. I knew this lens was going to be great but I didn’t know it was this good. I shoot a lot of landscapes and I always love to do night photography when I get the chance.This lens has fast focusing and is super sharp. I can’t describe weight because I’m used to handholding a 5d4 with a 70-200 2.8L so every other lens to me is light. When I get some day shots I will update this review
Zachary Cowan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thought the IS would be a waste but I’ve found use for it and it does …
Thought I was losing out getting this lens over the f2.8 version, but I think I gained. What I lost with the f4 I made up for with the IS. Thought the IS would be a waste but I’ve found use for it and it does make a difference. I’ve used this in very low light hand held and it performed well. Sharp, fast and silent focusing. Used it at an event recently and was surprised I didn’t use much of my other lenses all night. A great buy for those who need that range, but don’t want to spend as much on the faster version. You’re mind will tell you that you’re missing out not having the f2.8 but I got over that real quick once I started using this.
14 people found this helpful
Caitlyn Neace –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great value!
Lens had some cosmetic dings but functions perfectly! Definitely a good value, would purchase more lenses from this seller in the future.
Rodrigo Negrisoli –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great lens!
Great lens !! – good quality, size, weight, and price. For me, it’s fit much better with APS format, like my 80D. It’s the best cost X benefit ! – I researched a lot before to buy it, and I just decided for this model, because of the IS. For me it’s the most important because I like to take some videos too. Maybe if the new lens 2.8 III would had IS , probability I’ve bought it is very high. I hope that Canon put the IS on next lens 2.8 of the 16-35 , maybe 2.8 IV.
One person found this helpful
AMW –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely lens!
Beautiful lens! I purchased this to add an ultra-wide lens to my collection, and I’m glad I did. This lens produces amazing tack-sharp images, has great image stabilization, and fast focus. After a lot of research, I decided the IS would be more useful than a 2.8 aperture, and I feel I made the right choice. Because I shoot mostly landscape images with the lens, I typically won’t need the wide aperture. It also takes standard 77mm filters while some of the other ultra-wide lenses cannot take screw on filters. It isn’t small, nor is it light, however, it’s great for what I use it for.
One person found this helpful
Siri –
5.0 out of 5 stars
best lens for the wide angle for the money in …
best lens for the wide angle for the money in my opinion.you dont need F2.8 for the landscape, and people will hate you if you took portrait with it, especially girls. Group photo is good enough at 35mm end F4 anyway.bring this lens with 50 1.4 and 135F2. you will be golden for travel.good improvement compare to the 17-40F4L. you can find tons of review online.But i would still recommend getting a used 17-40 if you are on budget. I have been using that lens for 7 yrs, have a lot good photos with it.
One person found this helpful
Donnie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Lens Overall
Overall very happy with the purchase. This is a great lens that is tack sharp and one of my favorites in my bag. The only issue I have had with it is barrel fogging when on the beach in high humidity and wind. It goes away after it adjust to the climate but I have missed shots waiting on it to clear which is frustrating. I don’t seem to recall having this issue with other Canon L series glass. Regardless, I have captured some excellent images with it that are some of my favorite.
Ralph K –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great addition to a well rounded lens line-up!
Just what I wanted in a wide angle lens. The positive reviews that go into detail are accurate. This is now one of my top two go to lens for all of my types of photography. I’m very satisfied and glad I purchased this lens. I’m nearing retirement and want a complete assembly of lens to cover all areas of possible interest and this lens filled a big hole in my line-up. Once again if you are looking for a wide angle lens that performs very well without breaking the bank, this is IT! ( I use a Canon 5D Mk III & 7D Mk II as my tools of choice. )
One person found this helpful
L. H –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sharpest lens I have owned. Too sharp to use …
Sharpest lens I have owned. Too sharp to use in portrait, which makes all the skin flaws to show up. I just it in landscape only. It’s even sharper than my 24-70 f2.8 ii. Now my 24-70 is primarily my portrait lens now. In terms of sharpness, out of all the lens I have, 16-35 >sigma 35mm f1.4 >24-70 f2.8 ii>135 f2>70-300 f4-5.6L. I have owned 50 f1.8 and 85 f1.8, in terms of sharpness goes, they are eating dust of 16-35. Not to mention the IS. The camera used with these lens: Canon 6D and Sony A7R2.
8 people found this helpful
nick –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for interiors.
I shoot real estate and this is my go to lens for it. Amazing lens that always produces great images. All images always seem sharp even when blown up. The f4 is not a problem for me because I can usually use higher shutter speeds to compensate. Another great thing is that there is not a great deal of spherical issues, of course on the edges you will see some warping but it is easily corrected in photoshop or just not sitting at 16mm. If you are shooting interiors, I recommend this lens.
5 people found this helpful
a long way from home –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredibly sharp, punchy lens, fit for a full frame canon camera
Wow. I’ve been a canon shooter for years. I have resisted purchasing a wide angle lens for a couple of reasons…. First, portrait photography is my specialty so a wide angle would be a rarely used luxury, and Second, the cost of that luxury has been prohibitive until now. Enter the 16-35 f4. I read the reviews, comparing it so favorably to the 16-35 2.8II which sells for significantly more, and decided to take the plunge. I have it paired with a 5DIII and 5DII (both full frame cameras) and all I can say is WOW. The images are tack sharp with good color and much less distortion than I would expect from this much of a wide angle lens. I was trying to think of a reason why f4 wouldn’t be good enough for me on a wide angle lens and honestly I couldn’t come up with one. Its fine. It doesn’t feel at all like a compromise from its 16-35 f2.8II sibling. I can’t think of anything more I would want from a wide angle.There are already plenty of reviews here that go into some excellent technical detail so I wont repeat those details here (I could’nt even if I wanted to — I am not much of a technical wizard) but I will just reiterate that this lens would make an outstanding wide angle addition to your lens arsenal. I am sure it does a fine job on the cropped sensor cameras as well. For me I am thrilled to find an affordable, gorgeous, technically almost perfect lens that pairs with my full frame camera bodies. I am a part time professional photographer if that helps establish any credibility?
9 people found this helpful
Kindle Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Canon lense.
I love this Lens, although I have only had it for about a month, it has only product great pictures for me. Although I love taking pictures and have been doing so for years, I consider myself an amateur. I generally do not use post processing photograph and decide whether I took a good photograph based on how it look to my naked eye. I’ve learned the technical aspects of photography so that I can properly use my camera and lenses; but when it comes down to pictures, I generally don’t care about the technical aspects of photography such as chromatic Aberration or proper color saturation, etc. So please take my review with a grain of salt if those type of technical details are important to you.This lens has worked perfectly for me. In both manual and autofocus modes, I have been able to product outstanding photographs. When I am trying to being critical; my Mark 5D III full frame camera, products slightly sharper pictures than my 7D cropped frame camera, however both cameras product sharp, vibrant pictures with this lens when there is sufficient light. I have come to prefer prime lens, but this lens filled a gap in my lens collection and I am extremely happy with it. I can’t say that it is the best value for the money, because I have had friends who know much more about photography than I ever care to know, tell me that are a few third party lens that are a better value. Other peoples opinions notwithstanding, I have no complaints and am extremely happy with this particular lens.
2 people found this helpful
hotdog12hotdog12 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Photojournalist’s delight! UPDATE.
The 16-35mm focal lengths are some of the most useful zoom ranges available, ideal for architecture, landscapes, street photography, photojournalism, artistic effects, even environmental portraits when used properly. I’ve been a photojournalist for over 30 years and replaced my old 16-35 f/2.8 version 1 with the Canon 16-35 f/4L IS. I bought this new f/4 version because, frankly, my old 16-35 isn’t very sharp (v. 2 isn’t much better), especially at the corners.I shot some comparison tests at f/4 at 16mm, 24mm and 35mm. The new 16-35 f/4 blows the old 16-35 f/2.8 version 1 out of the water and, here’s the kicker: sharpness, resolution, color fringing, resistance to flare closely matches my fabulously expensive 24-70 f/2.8L II. Even out of focus highlights appear crisper and better defined. Build quality, handling and external appearance is nearly identical to the 24-70 f/2.8L II.The IS on the new 16-35 f/4 provides exceptional stability for hand-holding under low light conditions. The relatively compact lens hood is less cumbersome than the old design and includes a pinch-style lens cap. Although few will miss it, the new design does not incorporate a gel filter holder on the rear like the old 16-35 f/2.8 version 1.I’m a photojournalist and prefer a f/2.8 lens to match my other lenses, but the optics on this new lens are so darn good that I’m going to slap that bad boy on one of my 5D III bodies and leave it there. Canon deserves kudos for producing a truly sharp extreme wide angle zoom at a reasonable price.UPDATE: I’ve been using this lens for over two years now, including at several dismal low-light assignments. I haven’t missed the f/2.8 aperture of my 16-35 f/2.8 (version 1) at all. No kidding. I’ve felt much freer to shoot wide open and the solid IS performance makes most low light work a breeze.
68 people found this helpful
DmitriyDmitriy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Flawless Lens!
Before I start, i want to mention that i am by no means a professional and no where near one. I am just a college student who likes to occasionally go out with my buddies and take a few shots of the scenery we stumble upon.First thing i noticed was that the lens does not weigh much, it’s actually fairly light along with my Canon 6D. Had no problems walking around with it and never felt the need to put it down because of its weight.This lens takes AMAZING photos. It’s as simple as that. I usually have it set to auto iso and f/8 and walk around taking pictures of whatever i please. The pictures look amazing. You can go “tweak” them in Lightroom or Photoshop but that’s if you want to, it’s honestly not necessary as this lens already produces great, solid pictures.Daytime photos are also wonderful. Took a few with the sun right above my head and the pictures came out looking great. Took a few in direct sunlight and they also came out looking good. Again, im not a professional, so what may look good to me may not look the same for others. However, i know a good photo when i see one.Overall, I’m very satisfied with this lens and happy i bought it as soon as it came out instead of waiting it out and reading reviews about it. It’s a great lens and should be in everyone’s arsenal whether you’re a professional or not.
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Jacob –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This wonderful lens is now my favorite one
Update — 8-19-2014I have now taken my new 16-35mm f/4 to shoot those pesky stars and let me say… I was right.The corners at f/4 are so nice. If you zoom in, you can see that there are still some SLIGHT issues, however, the corners are much better than when compared to the 17-40L. If you have to zoom in to see the problems, then most people who look at your image won’t notice. There is virtually no image degradation in the corners and the center is so very clean. And it only gets better from there. Stopping down, you get improved resolution in the corners by f/5.6 and there is much less vignetting. When used with a Neutral Density filter, you can get some very nice looking long exposures. It is a little longer and heavier than the 17-40L, but the improvements far outweigh the size increase.As to the construction quality, it is so solid. The switches offer enough solidity without being to firm and the zoom and focus rings have plenty of grip on them. On mine, the zoom ring is a little stiff, however, it is a brand new lens. I’ve only ever bought used lenses until this one so I’m sure it will loosen in time.I am very happy with my choice over the 17-40L.Original — 8-10-2014Alright, so you’re looking at a new wide-angle lens. You’ve obviously heard about the Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens or you were directed here from another location on the Internet. Either way, you were now looking at reviews for a brand-new lens and possibly wondering to yourself, `How good is this lens really?”. Well, let me see if I can help.Back in 2003, Canon released the 17-40mm f/4L USM lens to the general public and, as of today, you can get a used one from a reputable place here on Amazon or eBay for about $600 to $700. I rented one a couple of months ago and, to be honest, I thought it was pretty good. However, I was shooting some astrophotography and I noticed in one of the corners the “coma effect”. If you take a picture of a relatively small circular object such as a star you will see that it looks somewhat deformed. Considering that this is something that I want to do, that’s a problem for me.In reading around on the Internet the different reviews for the 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM released in 2007, I saw that it had the potential of having slightly mushy corners. Whereas on both of these lenses the center can be pretty sharp, the corners is an important consideration for me being as I want the entire image to be clear and stunning. Coming in at about $1500, I really didn’t want to look at this one in the first place. Yes, it has the 2.8 aperture, but at 2-3 times the price of the 17-40, I would’ve much rather purchased the cheaper and older model and still have gotten about the same images.Now, here comes Canon’s release of the 16-35mm f/4L IS USM at a middle-of-the-road $1200. The appeal to me wasn’t the $1200 price tag. If that was the only consideration then I would’ve straight up purchased the 17-40, however, my consideration is based on all-around image quality. This means having to test out my new lens. So I did. As a short term test goes, the clichéd “brick wall” test is a good way to compare two lenses side-by-side. I compared it to my 24-70mm f/2.8L version I (a lens that is known to be very good) and went about looking at those pesky corners. The results give me hope about my new lens. The corners were very good when compared to my 24-70. However, being in the middle-to-end of summer makes it very difficult to want to go outside, even at night, to take pictures for hours. So for now, my short-term test is good enough for me. When I’m able to, I will update my review with my findings in regards to the lens with prolonged use.So until then, I hope my review helps you a little bit. I know it’s not much to read, however, it’s an honest review from someone who is attempting to use photography as a way to create something meaningful and amazing. If you want to watch the comparison video I made, then type “canon 16-35mm f/4l is usm review” in YouTube’s search bar and look for my name. If you have any questions then please ask them in the comments and I will do my best to help you.Thank you for reading and happy shooting!
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Trowski –
5.0 out of 5 stars
An ultra-wide zoom lens that is fantastic for landscapes
I have owned and used the
16-35mm f/2.8L II
lens for several years now. While it is a fantastic lens, I was never thrilled with its performance in the corners for landscapes, which for me was the primary reason for owning the lens. I switched to using the
TS-E 17mm f/4L
for landscapes and my 16-35mm f/2.8 usually just stayed in my bag – in fact I didn’t even bring it along on my last photo trip. Now with the release of this new 16-35mm f/4L IS, my camera bag will always contain an ultra-wide angle zoom lens. I plan on making it my go-to landscape lens, and probably will only use the TS-E 17mm lens when I actually need the tilt or shift. This lens plus a
70-200mm f/4L IS
will likely be the only two zoom lenses I carry for photo trips.The image quality is nearly prime like – I see little to no difference in the corners between this lens and the TS-E 17mm (without tilt or shift), even wide-open at f/4. Image quality in the center is fantastic, but the center was never a problem with any of Canon’s ultra-wide zoom lens. Corner quality in their other ultra-wide zoom lenses have always disappointed, but this lens reverses that trend, delivering excellent image quality across the frame. Photos are sharp and contrasty, in the center and in the corners. If you are familiar with Canon’s other recently released zoom lenses, such as the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II or 24-70mm f/2.8L II, you can expect similar results from this lens – fantastic.Like most zoom lenses, there is some distortion at the extreme ends of the range – slight barrel distortion at 16mm and pincushion at 35mm, while there is almost none around 24mm. The amount of distortion appears to be similar to the 16-35mm f/2.8L II. Generally I have not found distortion to be a problem photographing landscapes with the f/2.8 lens, so this lens should perform similarly. Distortion can be fixed in software, but usually comes at the cost of a slight crop along with some loss of image quality.The 16-35mm f/4L IS has a 9-bladed aperture, which will result in 18-point stars from specular highlights (such as the sun) when using narrow apertures. The 16-35mm f/2.8L II has a 7-bladed aperture, which results in 14-point stars. Which is preferred is subjective, but generally I prefer more points on specular highlights. More blades on the aperture also improves bokeh ball look when stopped down, but on such a wide angle lens, only photos at the closest focusing distance have a chance of producing any sort of significant bokeh, and will be even less likely when stopped down.As most of my landscape photos are taken from a tripod, since I often take long exposures or multiple exposures for HDR, the IS will likely not benefit many of my photos. However, I will be glad to have IS when hiking and stopping to take a quick photo. For any single exposures, a tripod will no longer be needed.Build-quality of this lens is typical of most L lenses – excellent. It is very similar in look and feel to the 24-70mm f/2.8L II or 24-70mm f/4L IS. The body is plastic instead of metal, but it has a very solid feel and likely allows the lens to be a little lighter and cheaper vs. using a light metal such as magnesium. Like other recent Canon L lenses, it the hood features a finish that is less likely to show scratches and has a lock to ensure the hood cannot accidentally rotate. The hood on the 16-35mm f/2.8L II was very wide and took up a lot of bag space, so I often found myself leaving it at home. The hood on the 16-35mm f/4L IS is narrower, more like the hood that comes with the 24-70mm f/2.8L II. I predict I will actually be using the hood that comes with this lens.The fluorine coating on the front element will be a welcome addition to those that prefer not to use filters. Water and dirt wipe off much easier compared to lenses without a fluorine coating. I usually carry some
Zeiss alcohol wipes
to keep my gear clean. Remember that a filter is required to complete the dust and water resistance, so be sure to use a protection filter when using the lens in dusty or moist conditions.Those looking to stop motion, such as event photographers, may still want to buy the 16-35mm f/2.8L II, since IS is not going to replace that f/2.8 aperture. Otherwise the 16-35mm f/4L IS has better image quality, image stabilization, and costs less, so there’s little reason to consider the 16-35mm f/2.8L II. The
17-40mm f/4L
lens is cheaper than this lens, but lacks IS and also suffers from poor corner performance and vignetting. While the focal lengths are similar, I would also prefer having the extra 1mm at the wide-end (which is significant at wide focal lengths) over the extra 5mm at the tele-end. If you can afford it, buy the 16-35mm f/4L IS.I have long felt that an ultra-wide angle zoom lens that was fantastic for landscapes was missing from Canon’s lineup of lenses. I am happy to say with the release of this lens, that is no longer the case.
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S,S –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beats the Canon 16-35 F2.8 II and Canon 17mm TSE
Compared it closely to my Canon 16-35 F2.8 II and Canon 17mm TSE under a variety of shooting conditions. For my type of shooting, this one is the best. This lens has the edge in overall sharpness, color, contrast, detail and low light performance due to IS.The micro sharpness is outstanding and some of my images have a 3D hologram type look to it that I could not get with either of the other Canon lenses I have in this focal length range when viewed on my 30 inch calibrated LCD monitor. IS is outstanding, can get nearly 80% sharp pictures even at 0.5 second exposure with my steady hands. Even at list price, this lens is a great value compared to the others on the market and even other Canon lenses.Canon has underpriced this lens to capture market share they have been loosing to third party makers and this strategy will pay off. I am now looking forward to a price reduction on the 24-70 F2.8 II which seems way overpriced because of no IS.
6 people found this helpful
Jim –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Four Stars
Good flexible lens for the wide-angle shots.
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Julius Caesar –
5.0 out of 5 stars
So many good things to say, but I’ll try to summarize
I have used this lens on a bunch of jobs including a small bathroom and I love this lens. My only complaint is that at 16mm the angle is so wide I have a hard time hiding my lights! The chromatic aberration control is fantastic! the best I’ve seen—not that I’ve seen every lens for every system—, but this lens is really an interior/landscape photographers dream. The transition between extreme contrast situations like sun beaming through a window is controlled incredibly well. It is a sharp lens and it is sharp all the way to the corners, getting only a little softer in the corners. And the distortion is well controlled as well with some barrel distortion at 16mm and some pin cushion at 35mm, but very reasonable. It has the more standard 77mm diameter which means you can swap filters with your other “L” series lenses. It feels well built, it should be, it is an “L” lens. The hood is awesome too. So much easier and more elegant than other hoods that I have for other “L” lenses, seems like a small thing, but why didn’t Canon do this before? I can’t explain why I like the button feature on the hood so much, but I do, it just goes on so smoothly and then it locks into place, love it!This lens is a bit expensive compared to some other competitive lenses, but if you care about the things I mention above, paying an extra $400–$500 is well worth it. If you’re just getting into wide angle, landscape or interior photography you might want to look at some of the less expensive lenses out there. There are some with a lot of fanfare which I seriously considered, but after using many other wide angle lenses including Canon’s 14mm prime I settled on this one. There are some primes out there that are better than this lens, but primes should be better, although I didn’t love the 14mm as much as I thought I would. I wanted the zoom for that little bit of flexibility that it offers. In interior photography there are only so many places to set up your tripod and gear and being able to zoom in or out just a little is well worth the trade off. Also the fact that you can use filters on a lens this wide is a huge bonus.I like this lens a lot, but it’s not for everybody. I think that Canon priced this lens fairly, although I would like it better if it was around $900. I’m very happy with this lens and would highly recommend it!
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Matt K. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Image Quality – Possibly my new favorite lens!
This lens might become my new go to lens. I shoot a lot of landscapes and often find myself at the wide end of the spectrum. I previously owned the Canon 17-40 f/4L lens and this was the upgrade for me. I went with the 17-40 over the old 16-35 f/2.8 mainly because of the price and because I do not have many situations where I really need that extra wide aperture. Combine that with the fact that the older 16-35 had an 82mm filter size, I decided on the cheaper 17-40.Compared to the 17-40, this lens really blows it out of the water in every area except the price. However, for what you get, the price on this lens is just right, and I am sure will be even better when it inevitably drops in the future.The biggest downside of the old 17-40 was the corners. Wide open they were quite soft. This new lens wide open remains quite sharp throughout the image. The corners are a tiny bit softer than the center when wide open, but it is minor. I also own the very good 24-105 f/4L IS and the superbly sharp 70-200 f/4L IS and this lens easily competes with both and in fact might very well be even sharper.IS is a welcome addition. Although I find myself on a tripod more often than not, IS is always welcome (even at these wide focal lengths), and to those shooting video, especially handheld, I am sure IS will be great for that.The lens body is plastic, which I think is a departure from most of the other L lenses, but I do not think it matters. Build construction is top notch, just as you would expect from an L lens.A note: I picked up a clear filter and a polarizer, both from the B+W XS-Pro series. I have done a few tests, and these filters do not seem to vignette even at 16mm.
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PDPD –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Canon’s Best Super-Wide Zoom (and I’ve owned all of them at one point)
After owning the 16-35mm f/2.8 for 5 years and shoots a LOT of landscape and real estate images, I was intrigued by the great reputation this new f/4 lens was getting. I finally pulled teh trigger, sold the 16-35/2.8 and bought this, and the rumors are all true: the image quality on this lens is Canon’s best-in-class for wide angle zooms to date. The light resolution and sharper corners are noticeably better (I shoot a 5D3) and I am totally thrilled with the decision to go with this lens. The IS works amazingly when shooting candid people shots at 35mm at weddings, etc. At first I was concerned about losing f2.8 simply because I love fast lenses and thought I’d never own anything slower than 2.8, but in reality that doesn’t matter with such a wide lens on a full frame. F2.8 at 19mm does NOT give you a creamy out-of-focus background, half the room is actually still in focus, lol! Plus, that’s what the 50mm/1.2 is for if I need blurred backgrounds. My other concern was that I would be losing a whole stop of light shooting Milky Way images (I’ve done a bunch living in Arizona with nice dark deserts), but then I realized that was fin 3-4 years ago and now there are so many amazing MW shots on 500px, what’s the point? So back to reality and what it is I shoot, and that is landscapes at f/11-f/14, and real estate at the same aperture, and since I can get the best quality to date from Canon in the super wide zoom category, I pulled the trigger and couldn’t be happier. If it’s image quality you’re after, this is it. I’ve also bought the version 2 of the 24-70mm and the version 2 of the 70-200mm/2.8 IS and those two were leaps and bounds better in image quality than the version 1 copies, and this 16-35mm falls in that same category: huge leap upward for sharp corners, great resolution, awesome images. I’ve posted a 6-exposure sunrise I just took on new year’s day morning with this lens. Go git it!
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Timbo M. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vivid and sharp
It has the magic. When you take a picture and you just see that vividness – its here. The colors pop. It’s sharp – you can see leaves, trees, fronds, windows, bricks – sharp like razors – even wide open at f4. The 16-35 2.8L isn’t this sharp at f4.My old camera was a Canon T3i and I had a 10-22mm attached to it almost all the time – too bad that EF-S lens wouldn’t work on my new full frame 6D. Such a combo. I wanted something similar for my 6D.This lens is it. It has a constant f4 aperture. Of course a 2.8 lens will get you more depth of field – but what do you want? It’s wide angle lens and you’re not going to get much of that anyway. One more stop of light you say? With the high ISO sensitivity and low noise on the 6D – it’s hardly missed.What this lens has that the other canon wide angles don’t is image stabilization. It lets you make the shutter speed even slower. One can already shoot absurdly slow owing to the wide angles. You can hand-hold this thing and get some clear shots at slow speeds like 1/8 of a second. It’s rather odd.What this lens excels at is landscape photography and also video – the image stabilization is great for that.If you have an APS-C crop frame camera like a Rebel or a 60d/70d/7d – don’t get this lens. There are much better options such as the 10-22, or the great ef-s 17-50mm. This 16-35mm is designed for full frame like the 5D, 6D and the pro cameras.
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Joel Cleare –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than canon 17-40L
Bought this lens before any review in hopes Canon would live up to their reputation and deliver a great lens. I was right. Bottom line : it’s better than my 17-40 L. I took it out today and photographed antelope canyon slots in Page AZ. I’ve been there two other times in the past so I knew what to expect. The images are crisper and just have an overall better look. I have it mounted to a 5diii. Hope this helps. Sure you can find a ton of technical info online by now.Will update when I use the Image stabilization. Planning on a trip to Glacier NP with the family. Planing on doing handheld landscape shots with my kiddos as foreground. Also planing a few boat outing where I think the IS will be handy.*****UPDATE*****. 12/06/2014I’m still really liking this lens. Like other reviewers I thought the IS was going to be useless on a wide angle. Decently not the case. The image stabilization is a nice feature. I’ve used this lens on birthday dinners, boat rides, and handheld shots at Zion NP. The face distortion is not as bad as you think. When photographing people I try to zoom out to 35mm. If I’m shooting wider then I try to get their face towards the center of the lens.
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The Builder –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Lens for Landscape Architectural Work!
I do Landscape Architecture, so I had been keeping an eye on this lens for quite a while. Then, after looking at the differences between the 2.8L versions and this one, I went ahead with this lens.The picture quality is exactly what you would expect out of a Canon L-series Lens. The images are very sharp; however, they are a little (and I mean little) bit blurred at the 16mm focal length. This is only noticeable (typically) when photographing a wide expanse of land…. Aside from that, it has proven itself to be a very reliable and strong quality lens. It is absolutely perfect for performing any Landscape Architecture work in the field, or any Real Estate Photography. As long as you have at least 1 flash present while using this lens inside or in dark situations, the lens performs admirably.
Jacob –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Real Estate Photography Lens
This is THE LENS if you’re in real estate photography. No joke, it’s BA.. do it… do it.
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MachoMacho –
5.0 out of 5 stars
ULTRA WIDE LENS
Nice Canon 16-35mm f/4 lens with image stabilization. Very sharp all around. Good for shooting shots with distortion to exaggerate objects as in photo included. Does a decent job on macro too, closest focal distance of 12 inches. Would recommend. Used on Sony mirrorless SLR.
Marquis P.Marquis P. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding lens… Just flat-out amazing pictures with this one!
I had a work trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica coming up and I wanted to be able to get some great shots. I’d been looking at adding a wide-angle lens to my collection for a few months and was targeting the Canon 17-40mm f/4L lens based on advice from a co-worker. As I did my research, I learned about this 16-35mm f/4L and figured that it was worth spending a little more money to get this one. I’m so glad that I did.I shoot on a Rebel T5 and wasn’t sure whether I’d get the full effect of the wide-angle lens on it, but I was really happy with the shots that I got on that Jamaica trip. I can’t wait to use this lens in my future travels and, when I upgrade to a full-frame camera, I know that this lens is going to be bananas!
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Grace –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Crystal Clear Glass – Tack Sharp Images
Can I add more stars?? I’m in LOVE with this Lens! The glass is crystal sharp. The wide angle does not distort or stretch the edges like others do. I adore this lens and the quality of picture I get from it. A fellow photographer borrowed it one day and specifically asked about how much stretching happens so he could adjust for it. I said, “Don’t even worry! Just shoot”. He was hesitant of course but came back a believer and wants his own lens.I typically shoot with an 18-135 cannon lens. I didn’t think the extra 2mm would make that much difference on a shot. Yes, I was shocked and instantly in love! Save up your money and buy quality. I choose this lens over the f/2.8 because of the price difference and the types of photos I was shooting I felt I didn’t need the extra in the f-stop.
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porknbeansporknbeans –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic, very sharp lens. Quality~
I use this lens primarily for storm/ lightning and landscape. I don’t think a wide angle lens can get much better than this. So sharp and crystal clear. The positive reviews on this are many and I surely agree! So instead of repeating, I will attach some of the images from it over the last two years. All were from this lens attached to either a 5dMKII or 5dsr. If you are thinking about this one, you really cannot go wrong. Get it! Take care~
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Dustin G –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptional lens.
I love this lens! It is very sharp even wide open. Reasonably sized and fairly lightweight. It’s not super fast because it’s only f4 but because it’s image stabilized you can use much slower shutter speed to let in more light. Most commonly compared with the Tamron 15- 30 f2.8. I’ve used both and the reason why I chose to stick with the Canon is that it’s just more usable. I really liked the Tamron as well. Both lenses are quite similar. Excellent picture quality, build quality, image stabilized Etc. However the Tamron is just so heavy! This Canon gives you all the picture quality with less weight. Plus the Canon seems to have more weather/dust proofing. Overall, excellent lens for architecture, landscapes, and interiors.