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

Professional ultra-wide zoom for full-frame excellence

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 2051B002

Key Features

OPTICAL 16 elements in 12 groups with 3 aspherical and 2 UD elements
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture with 7-blade circular diaphragm
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with full-time manual focus override
COATING Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare
CONSTRUCTION L-series professional weather-sealed build quality
FILTER 82mm front filter thread diameter
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism with rotating front element
FOCUS Internal focusing system
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Canon EF-mount full-frame and APS-C cameras
MIN FOCUS 0.28m (11 inches) minimum focusing distance
MAGNIFICATION Maximum magnification of 0.22x at 35mm
BUILD Dust and moisture resistant construction for harsh environments
ACCESSORIES Includes EW-88 lens hood and LP1319 soft case

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Mechanical zoom
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 16-35mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 16 elements in 12 groups
Diaphragm Blades 7
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.22x
Filter Size 82mm
Focus Motor Ring USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 640g
Dimensions 88.5 x 111.6 mm