Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L ll USM Zoom Lens for Canon EF Cameras

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I used to love this lens and the more I have it the less I like it. It also showed up with a small crack on the lens which was not stated online. Better off getting a 24-70.

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Ive been transitioning all my equipment to full frame (from my 60D to my 5D). So I used and loved my 10-22mm lens the few years I had it. Certainly the cost is extremely higher on the full frame bodies and lenses, but man this lens is incredible. The focal length is almost 100% identical to the 10-22mm (focal length measurements adjusted for crop body, 10-22 = 16-35 on a full frame sensor), so if youve ever used that lens you know what to expect focal-range-wise. Unlike the 10-22mm which does not fit a full frame body, you *can* use this lens on any body, whether cropped or full-frame, but it is *definitely* not worth the price if you are just going to be using it on a cropped sensor camera (60D, 70D, T4i, T5i, etc), because you lose the extreme wide end which is what is so awesome about the lens. Ive used the lens quite a bit for real estate photography for great wide shots of rooms that can get *all four walls* in the frame at its widest. Really any architecture or landscape shot will look incredibly awesome at 16mm due to the very interesting perspective achieved at ultra-wide. Youll want to dial back the aperture though since at 2.8 you wont get tack sharp focus at very much of the image. But if you have a particular subject you want to focus on rather than the entire scene, 2.8 is great as it allows for better shots in low light or better bokeh, depending on what youre going for (the 10-22mms max aperture on the other hand is only 3.5-4.5). If you look at 100% crops near the corners of shots taken at either focal extreme, its not perfect, but it can get pretty close to perfect when you get the lighting and depth of field just right. I am honestly very happy with the copy I got as far as overall sharpness goes. The majority of its use is in video, paired with my Glidecam, and those two pieces of equipment make an epic pair. In 1080p video the entire shot looks nearly perfect with minimal work, so the fact that 22 megapixel photos dont look perfect in every spot in every situation doesnt matter too much for me as I purchased it with a much higher priority on video quality. And videos with this lens are amazing. The included lens hood and pouch are just icing on the cake. The Canon-branded hood I bought for my 10-22mm was the most expensive hood I ever purchased, so I appreciate that the L-series lenses come with them bundled in. Autofocus is very quick and 100% accurate on my copy, another noticeable improvement from my old 10-22mm. There is no IS but at 16mm you would rarely need IS, so I am okay with that omission, especially considering how much extra weight and cost IS would add to the lens. The date code on mine showed it was manufactured in 2013 (purchased in Feb 2014), which is good because I always worry about dropping a ton of cash and somehow ending up with a really old copy. Mine is flawless and I am enthusiastically looking forward to many years of use on this lens.

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Excellent lens, images have a superb quality typically associated with Canon "L" series. Someone really needs to pay attention to how it is being used, perspective on a subject, photo composition and the resulting images will not disappoint! Use it without considering those factors - and you might be disappointed. Also, this is a lens that I would recommend for a full frame sensor camera - I have great results using it with my EOS 5D Mark II and had just an OK result using it on my crop sensor Canon 60D due to the 1.6 factor that really killed the "wide lens" idea

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For the review of this lens I used my Canon 5D Mk2 Full Frame. When I bought the lens I also purchased a B+W slim UV filter......at over $100. The lens costs $1500, so this seemed like a deal to safe guard the lens and not pickup any filter caused vignetting. PROS: 1. Lens is light. 2. Cant beat f/2.8 3. My purchase is very sharp....if you get one that isnt, send it back!!! Cons: 1. Lens has some vignetting. For me its not serious, but it is there and it is correctable in Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, ACDSee and Im sure a host of other photo editing applications. NOTE: I have posted several pictures for you to judge how serious the vignetting is. (My four pictures were shot looking down at gray concrete so the vignetting would be obvious) 2. Filter is an 82mm, so your others wont fit, plus they are expensive. 3. On a FF its not a walk around lens....35mm just isnt enough for vacation pictures, however with the 5D2 on RAW at 21.1 Mp, you can do some serious cropping. All in all its a lot of money, but if you have the money and own this camera, you will love this lens. I over use this lens because its so sharp and f/2.8 often means no flash. And when attached to your camera you know the quality of the picture is going to be about as good as it gets for a wide zoom. Update: 20 Nov 2011 I had 4 pictures on this site illustrating the various levels of vignetting; only one remains....guess Amazon or Canon didnt like that....even though the vignetting isnt very serious.

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My new favorite lens (although I do say this quite often...). A lot of people say this lens is relatively soft compared to L lenses. By no means did I do any technical or meticulous testing, but just from eyeballing some crops from this lens, and my 24-70 L II (which I also love), I felt like the sharpness was even in the center. Corners were less sharp, but Im not worried about that. I was considering the tokina 16-28 as well, but got this one instead and have no regrets (didnt try out the tokina at all however).

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OMG, this is like, seks. I love this lens. The AF in these L series are so amazing fast! The f/2.8 is great for indoor group shots or scenery. MK2 version has no compression on the edges. If there are, it isnt noticable. The Filters are very expensive for this lens, but if you make the jump to pick up the lens, youd drop any penny on protecting the glass on this baby. Ive owned this lens a little over 6 months, and it has treated me very well, never failed me, and i would truely recommend this lens to any photographer looking into Wide angle lens.

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I use this lens every time I shoot landscapes or close up photographs. It captures crisp, clear, colorful wide angle shots if one follows the rules of good composition and exposure. It does a great job in low light situations like early morning or early evening or timed exposures just before sunrise or just after sunset. I have used this lens for two months now and would not part with it. I carry it in my bag at all times.

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I have been using this lens on my 5D sr and I am quite happy with the results. I love the wide angle shots with it and the color of the shots just pop! The f/2.8 comes in handy with the 5D sr under low light. Nice addition to my camera bag!

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From the moment I mounted this lens on my 5D it was true love. Build quality was as one would expect for an L-series lens. IQ that is stunning. Sharp as a tack on the 5D and now the 1DmkIII. It is very wide on FF, not so much on the 1.3x crop, but perhaps more useful now overall. This is certainly a lens that I will keep on permanent standby in my collection. Thats high praise since the only other lens that I can say that about is the 135 f/2. Now there is a combination that I could live with in a 2 lens arrangement. Very highly recommended.

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I waited two years testing out other Canon lenses before buying this. I use this mainly for landscapes but is also great for people pics. Its a Canon L lens so you know the build is great. Its sharp and even at 16 mm you get much less vignetting - if any. Canon 17-40 mm 4.0L vignettes a lot especially at 17 mm so I wouldnt recommend it. I bought this lens used so I was a little concerned but the seller described the products condition exactly and did a great job packaging it. Thanks again seller!

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