Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM III

For the Ultra Wide Shooter

A phenomenal combination of Full-Frame sensor and ultra wide glass to create a formidable landscape kit. With the versatility of the 16-35mm you can go from the ultra wide 16mm to the more conventional 35mm, which is especially handy for the Events Photographers. A versatile camera and lens.

CANON EF 16-35 mm f/2.8L III USM Wide-angle Zoom Lens

But to be honest, I didn't know what to expect from the beta version of the Canon 16-35mm f2.8 L USM III lens that I tried.

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

The new Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM is an outstanding but also very expensive ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that will appeal most to landscape, reportage and wedding photographers looking for a well-built, weather-proof optic with the main advantage of a fast and constant f/2.8 aperture for...

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

Prepare to be impressed: The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens delivers outstanding image quality, far surpassing its predecessor, in a very well built, great-to-use lens that features a range of focal lengths that I consider a critical part of most full frame (and many APS-C format) kits.

Finally! A wide angle L zoom that's up to the job

I've owned all 3 iterations of Canon's 16-35 mm f:2.8 L zoom. The first model was okay for its day, and rendered good 'sunstars' in backlit images, but resolution was just adequate for 8 mp sensors and corners tended to go soft with color fringing at most apertures.

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

Canon 16-35mm L lenses have an enviable reputation for quality and we now have the latest incarnation as the Mk III version. With a useful f/2.8 constant aperture and ultra-wide 16mm focal length this would be a versatile lens for much general work, including architecture, weddings and reportage.

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

Taking into account the fact that the first lens of that type was launched already in 1996 and five years later the company showed a model with a bit wider focal range we were surprised that the next version of the lens, marked as II and launched in 2007, was a fail.

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

The updated Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III offers some incredible performance wide open at 16mm. It's one of the sharpest wide angle zoom lens options on the market. Many of the issues such as coma, chromatic aberration and corner sharpness have all been addressed in this update and the results are impressive. The lens does suffer a bit in terms of sharpness at focal lengths beyond 24mm, but many of those issues can be resolved by stopping the lens down. If you're in the market to upgrade your 16-35mm F2.8L II or if you're looking for a fast wide-angle zoom, then this lens is an excellent option.