Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens

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★★★★★
4.5

$1,419.00 - $1,710.15

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Pros

  • Sharp focus (108)
  • Quality construction (93)
  • Fast focus (81)
  • Durable (80)
  • Consistent output (75)
  • Easily interchangeable (53)
  • Rugged (53)
  • Lightweight (40)
  • Easy to clean (6)
  • High quality (2)
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Cons

  • Heavy (17)
  • Pricey (11)
  • Lens creep (2)
  • 82mm filter thread (1)
  • All good (1)
  • Awkward lens hood (1)
  • Difficult to twist on (1)
  • Filter size (1)
  • Hard to clean (1)

Best Uses

  • Landscapes (91)
  • General purpose (71)
  • Night photography (48)
  • Special effects (36)
  • Sports/action (17)
  • Upgrade (14)
  • Portraits (11)
  • Wildlife (9)
  • Architecture (3)
  • Landcape (3)
 
 
 

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The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens is a high performance water-resistant and ultra wide-angle L-series lens. The optical design has been improved to offer better edge-to-edge image quality. In addition it features 3 high-precision aspherical lens elements each of a different type: ground replica and GMo. Improved AF algorithms will help the lens to focus faster and quieter.All of the L lenses deliver optical performance equal to similar fixed focal lengths lenses and the USM lenses do this with silent high-speed focusing. Distortions and aberrations are remarkably small for a lens of such amazing capabilities.

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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens Reviews

 

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[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens Review

Bought it for Yellowstone

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Great for lanscapes

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Landscapes
  • Outdoors
 

"I struggled with which lenses to bring to Yellowstone. It's a long trip, and I didn't want to bring everything - my "everything" bag is heavy. We'll... my advice is to bring everything!



The 85mm was great for dim interior work at the Inns, closeups of thermal features, and great for shooting cr …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 6 2008
Ken
Eastern MA
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $1,449.00
 

[8 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens Review

Extremely impressed!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Quick Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Landscape Photography
  • Night Photography
 

"So.. I had the 24-70 2.8L, which I bought 3 years ago. I used it as a work horse for weddings/portraits.



Two years ago, I started buying the Canon L Primes. I first bought the 85 1.2, then 35 1.4 and then the 50 1.2. I have a SIGMA 70-200 2.8 (No intentions in buying the canon version as they are …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 2 2009
DK
CT
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  • Professional
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Price: $1,449.00
 

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens Review

16-35 mm f/2.8L is awesome

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Quick Focus
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Expensive

    Best Uses

  • Architecture
  • Landscape Photography
  • Special Effects
  • Urban
 

"This is my second L glass lens and I'm very pleased with my purchase. The build quality is excellent. It's all metal construction with weather sealing as typical on the L glass lenses. I did not find it too heavy as others have, but I keep the 70-200 mm F 2.8 L glass on my camera the majority of …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 22 2009
Dave
Massachusetts
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,449.00
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens Review

A 'must-have' lens!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Awkward lens hood
  • Difficult to twist on

    Best Uses

  • Landscapes
  • Special Effects
  • Wedding Photography
 

"This lens is wonderful for landscape and wedding photography! It adds a very creative perspective to wedding and portrait photography that many people overlook. It's very sharp and focuses extremely quick. As with all 'L' lenses, the build quality is superb and I can expect this to last a very long …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 13 2008
Travis
Fargo, ND
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,449.00
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens Review

You Get What You Pay For

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Fast
  • Quick Focus
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Filter Size
  • Pricey

    Best Uses

  • Landscape Photography
  • Parties
  • Special Effects
  • Sports/Action
 

"If you are shopping for a lens in this price range, you are obviously serious about what you want and how you want it to perform.

You will not be dissapointed with the EF 16-35mm f/2.8 II. It has the same great build quality as the rest of Canon's L series lenses and feels comfortable when handled …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 28 2009
Ask the Chief
Naples, Italy
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $1,449.00
 
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