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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
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Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens
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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Lens
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
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OpticalLimits - Lens reviews and beyond!Read more
Looking for a Canon 16-35mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.Read more
The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM covers an impressive wide-angle field of view at an f/2.8 aperture, a feat for a prime lens, and delivers the added convenience of a 2x zoom design.Read more
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Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 USM L IS - Review / Lens Test ReportRead more
The Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM is a new professional wide-angle zoom lens. Boasting built-in image stabilisation with fast and quite auto-focusing, the EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM is a more affordable alternative to the faster EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM optic. Read our in-depth Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM review complete with full-size sample images.Read more
Read our detailed analysis of the Canon EF 16-35mm f4L IS USM Wideangle Zoom lens, find out its pros and cons, and how it compares with the other lenses.Read more
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The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM lens trades some optical quality for a compact design, low cost, and long zoom range.Read more
Looking for a Sigma 18-200mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.Read more
As part of new global update program, Sigma is revamping their complete range. Can this revised APS-C only all-in one compete with rival offerings from the camera maker’s? Read on to find out.Read more
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General

Lens type
  • Telephoto
  • Wide angle
  • Telephoto
  • Wide angle
Telephoto
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF
  • Canon EF
  • Pentax KAF
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha
  • Sigma SA
  • Nikon F

Image properties

Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
APS-C
Focal length16 - 3516 - 3518 - 200
Maximum magnification0.22 x0.23 x0.23 x
Image stabilisationnoyesno

Aperture

Aperture max2.843.5-6.3
Aperture min222222-40
Aperture ringno
N/A
no
Number of diaphragm blades797

Focus

Focus methodInternalInternalInternal
Autofocusyesyesyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type UltrasonicRing Type UltrasonicMicromotor
Full-time Manual focusingyesyesno
Closest focusing distance0.280.280.45
Distance scaleyesyesyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyesnono
Focus distance limiter
N/A
N/A
no
Focus features
N/A
N/A
Screw drive

Optics

ConstructionZoomZoom
N/A
Elements161615
Groups121213
Special elements / coatings
  • Super Spectra coating
  • 3 Aspherical elements
  • 2 UD elements
  • 3 Aspherical elements
  • 2 UD elements
  • Fluorine coating
  • 2 SLD elements
  • 2 Hybrid aspherical elements
Power zoomnono
N/A
Zoom methodInternalInternalExpanding

Design

Colour of productBlackBlack
N/A
Body materialsMetal
N/A
Metal
Zoom lockno
N/A
yes
Tripod collarnonono
Hood suppliedyesyesyes
Filter threadyesyes
N/A
Sealingyesyesno

Dimensions

Weight22.58 oz21.69 oz14.29 oz
Diameter3.5 in3.25 in2.76 in
Length4.41 in4.44 in3.07 in
Filter size3.48 in3.25 in2.44 in