Name: EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 36674
Rating: 4.3 (39 reviews)

4.5

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

The textured deep black finish looks sharp and has proven very durable in recently introduced lenses
better build quality and better optical designs
This lens performs very well in these regards

there is no focus shift at f/2
lacking IS and costing considerably more
Wide angle lenses are not the most adept at creating strong background blurs

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 16
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 16, 35 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto, Wide angle

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM - Pros & Cons

The textured deep black finish looks sharp and has proven very durable in recently introduced lenses
better build quality and better optical designs
This lens performs very well in these regards
35mm is also looking great
focal length range also handles small up to very large groups nicely
the focal lengths contained here are extremely useful
focus accuracy performance has been nearly flawless
The AF performance in live-view mode is also impressive
It feels solid and comfortable in the hand with well-placed controls
its autofocus is exceptional
It has strong contrast and is incredibly sharp
it makes them much easier to clean as finger prints and oils don
excellent and fairly priced
Chromatic aberrations are very well controlled (
solid
nicely made lens
very impressive and far superior to cheaper lenses
there are plenty of more affordable alternative options available
Robust build quality
improved AF system and top-quality optics
impressively accurate and rapid
All are unique and excellent in their own way
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
best price-to-quality ratio
lighter
sexier
smaller
and better glass
solid and well-built
image quality is overall very good
Very smooth and easily rotatable zoom ring
easy to achieve and maintain focus manually
fast
accurate focus and maintain it
fast
accurate operation for efficient performance across the board
it easier to clean the lens-just keep a microfiber cloth handy
this lens Canon has produced and delivers excellent results
The feel of the photos and videos is great
Build quality Excellent
that the lens focuses smoothly and quickly not only when taking photos
f4L IS has excellent sharpness already open

there is no focus shift at f/2
lacking IS and costing considerably more
Wide angle lenses are not the most adept at creating strong background blurs
increase light falloff in frame corners very slightly
This lens is not compatible with Canon extenders
won't balance as well - as demonstrated by the images below
too big and bulky
Canon is facing a difficult time at time moment
say - the front element does not rotate during focusing or zooming operations
Canon also costs a thousand dollars more
optical negatives is pretty short
the lens has actually regressed in the area of vignette
extreme corner shading passing FOUR stops
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have your camera mounted to a tripod
only an approximation quite dependent on the situation)
lens on APS-C sensors is confusing though
this lens gets less bright on an APS-C body
It does not change on a crop camera
Canon does not have the best glass
the performance will slow down a bit
only has one stop less brightness and image stabilization
this lens quite literally never missed its mark
The edges are fairly sharply limited and they are a bit noisy in
every photographer finds vignetting to be a problem
The lens construction does not seem to have gotten much more complex
only a very small decline in sharpness from the center to the corners
sharpness is on point when you use a flash
There is no optical stabilization
displays less chromatic aberration at the wider focal lengths
No Image Stabilization Big and heavy Expensive

Canon - Video Reviews (4)

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III Final Review Part 1

Canon EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM English review | Canon 5D MK IV

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto Wide angle
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9

Construction	Zoom
Elements	16
Groups	11
Special elements / coatings	1 Dual-surface aspherical 1 Aspherical element 1 Fluorine element Air Sphere coating Sub-wavelength Structure coating
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Internal

Weight	27.87 oz
Diameter	3.48 in
Length	5.02 in
Filter size	3.23 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	16 - 35
Maximum magnification	0.25 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.28
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.4

Based on 10 reviews

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Published: 25.06.2018

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Review

4.0

The latest version of the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens is its best take on an f/2.8 wide zoom yet.

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Published: 17.10.2016

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Review | Photography Blog

4.5

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM is the fastest wide-angle zoom in Canon's extensive lens range. Boasting a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 and very fast and quiet auto-focusing, the new EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM is the successor to the wildly popular, 7-year old Mark II version. Read our in-depth Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM review, complete with full-size sample images, to find out what this new lens is capable of...

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Published: 02.03.2022

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM III review

4.5

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM III ‘trinity’ zoom is a major overhaul

DustinAbbott.net

Published: 09.11.2016

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Review - DustinAbbott.net

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Review | Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of the world class Canon 16-35L III wide angle lens

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Published: 25.08.2016

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Published: 19.12.2016

Updating a classic: Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM lens review

4.6

Was the third time the charm for the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L? To find out check out our full review. Read more

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Published: 16.12.2016

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III lens review

Canon has launched the 3rd iteration of its popular EF 16-35mm f/2.8L wide-angle zoom lens, predominantly for full frame press, sport and action photographers. Significant improvements to outer field sharpness on the new $2199 EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III also make it a viable option for landscape or astrophotography on the 50Mp EOS 5DS R, as well as wedding or event photography on the EOS 5D Mark IV. Although headline specifications are basically the same as its predecessor, improvements to the new lens’s durability, including water and dust resistance, equip the new lens better for the hammer of pro shooting in fast-paced, all-weather environments. Despite being specifically intended for use on full frame Canon DSLRs, the new EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III also remains compatible with Canon APS-C sensor cameras, such as the 7D Mark II, where it offers a less wide-angle and less useful 26-52mm equivalent focal range.