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

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.

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

The latest version of the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens is its best take on an f/2.8 wide zoom yet.

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

The latest version of the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens is its best take on an f/2.8 wide zoom yet.

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

The latest version of the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens is its best take on an f/2.8 wide zoom yet. The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM ($2,199) is an upgrade to the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM. It's more expensive—the II version was priced around $1,700—but sports superior optics for better results. It gives photographers the ability to use the lens at its maximum aperture and capture sharp images, which is what you're paying for when comparing it with the previous model or other zooms that cover a similar range. If you demand the best from your camera, and are a fan of the 16-35mm coverage range, it's the lens to get, and earns our Editors' Choice. Design Despite upgrades on the inside, the 16-35mm III ($2,199.00 at Amazon) doesn't look that much different than its predecessor. It follows the Canon L-series design motif, housing premium glass inside a tough polycarbonate barrel. It's black—Canon reserves gray barrels for its telephoto line—with a red accent stripe at the front. Front and rear caps, a reversible lens hood, and a soft carrying pouch are included. The lens measu...

Awesome

This lens is awesome! I use it for super tight spaces or when I want a grand photo! Of course if you shoot low aperature it's not as good since the lowest it goes is 2.8, but for higher FStops it's awesome

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 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.

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.