Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM

Sharp professional wide-angle zoom with image stabilization

Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 18
Durability 18
Price 15
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 9503B002

Key Features

OPTICS 16 elements in 12 groups with 3 aspherical and 2 UD lens elements
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 4 stops of compensation
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type USM for fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus with full-time manual override
APERTURE 9-blade circular aperture for smooth background blur
COATING Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare
WEATHER SEALING L-series dust and moisture-resistant construction
MINIMUM FOCUS 0.28m (0.92 ft) across the entire zoom range
FILTER SIZE 77mm front filter thread
DIAPHRAGM Constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
CONSTRUCTION High-grade engineering plastics and metal mount
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Canon EF-mount full-frame and APS-C DSLRs
LENS HOOD Includes EW-82 petal-type lens hood
WEIGHT Approximately 615g (21.7 oz)

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS 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 ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Dust and moisture resistant

How-to Use Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Ultra-wide angle zoom
Focal Length 16-35mm
Aperture Range f/4 - f/22
Elements/Groups 16/12
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.23x
Filter Thread 77mm
Stabilization 4 stops (IS)
Focus Motor Ring USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 615g
Dimensions 82.6 x 112.8 mm
Mount Canon EF
Format Full Frame