When it comes to choosing a wideangle lens, photographers using a Canon full-frame DSLR have one of the best ranges available. For those working to a strict budget there's the very respectable EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM, while for those who can justify the cost there's the superb EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM,...

We first mentioned the new Canon 11-24mm f/4L lens in our Canon EOS 5Ds news . Not surprisingly, Canon's new 50-megapixel DSLR has been stealing all the headlines, but in its own way this new lens even more ground-breaking.

I have had this lens for about 6 weeks, takes a few uses to adjust the way you look at the world, incredible how close you can get to a subject. The lens is heavy, but anyone used to pro lenses should find that isn't a problem.

To experience the ultimate in wide-angle photography, the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM brings L-series construction and optics to the widest zoom lens Canon has ever made. With an expansive wide-angle range of 11-24mm, this is an ideal lens for landscapes, interior shots, and unique perspectives on subjects...

Sharp pictures, a whole new perspective with no distortion wide angle.

no distortion high quality construction

heavy

We don't often cover lenses on their lonesome, but the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM is a bit special. It's the widest-angle rectilinear zoom lens for full-frame DSLRs in the world, making it a perfect companion for the just-announced or 5DS R.

For many years Canon photographers had a reason to be jealous of those on the Nikon side of the fence. There was no match to Nikon's excellent AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED ($1,996.95 at Amazon) zoom for full-frame SLRs. Unveiled early last year, the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM from Canon ($2,999) doesn't match the Nikon's sexy f/2.8 aperture, but it captures a significantly wider field of view—the widest of any rectilinear zoom lens on the market today. It's not perfect—there's some barrel distortion, and corners are dim at its widest angle and aperture—but given the design, which goes beyond the typical definition of ultra-wide, it's an exceptional performer, and worthy of being called Editors' Choice. DesignThe 11-24mm ($2,699.00 at Adorama)  is a big chunk of glass. It measures 5.2 by 4.3 inches (HD) and weighs in at a hefty 2.6 pounds. The bulbous front element precludes the use of screw-in filters, but you can use a filter holder system from Lee if you want to use a graduated neutr...

The Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM is a unique lens that combines an incredibly wide field of view with a zooming design and constant aperture.

Ultra-wide field of view; Maintains f/4 when zoomed; Very sharp

Shows some barrel distortion; Corner and edge dimness; Omits filter support; Big and heavy; Expensive

This is a very good lens. It has a useful IS system that allows handholding for long exposures, and less vignetting and quality fall-off at the edges than expected. If the ability to handhold your camera is more important than achieving a shallow depth of field, this model might be a better option...

The 16-35mm ƒ/4L IS USM occupies an interesting niche in Canon's line up of wide-angle zoom lenses. Some may question the usefulness of having IS on a wide-angle lens, but it does come in handy both for movie-making, and for when you don't want to lug around a tripod.

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