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

BH #CA163528LEF3 • MFR #0573C002
 155 reviews
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Three Aspherical and Two UD Elements
  • SWC, Air Sphere, and Fluorine Coatings
Characterized by a revamped optical design, the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM from Canon is a workhorse wide-angle zoom and member of the well-regarded L-series of lenses. Featuring a series of specialized elements, this lens utilizes a trio of aspherical elements and two ultra-low dispersion glass elements to control a variety of aberrations for high sharpness and clarity. Both SWC and ASC coatings have also been applied to the elements in order to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color accuracy.
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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Overview

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Characterized by a revamped optical design, the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM from Canon is a workhorse wide-angle zoom and member of the well-regarded L-series of lenses. Featuring a series of specialized elements, this lens utilizes a trio of aspherical elements and two ultra-low dispersion glass elements to control a variety of aberrations for high sharpness and clarity. Both SWC and ASC coatings have also been applied to the elements in order to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color accuracy.

Complementing its optical prowess, a ring-type Ultrasonic Motor offers fast, smooth, and near-silent autofocus performance, which is further benefitted by full-time manual focus operation and an internal focusing design. The lens is both water and dust-resistant, and fluorine coatings have also been applied to the front and rear elements to protect against fingerprints and smudges from affecting image quality.

Wide-angle zoom 16-35mm lens is compatible with full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, as well as APS-C-sized models where it will provide a 25.6-56mm equivalent focal length range.
Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture offers consistent performance and excellent light transmission throughout the zoom range.
Two large-diameter glass-molded dual-surface aspherical elements and one ground aspherical element help to minimize distortions and spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range in order to maintain edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination.
Two ultra-low dispersion elements are used to minimize chromatic aberrations as well as eliminate color blurring around the edges of subjects.
Both a Subwavelength Coating (SWC) and an Air Sphere Coating (ASC) have been applied to lens elements to reduce backlit flaring and ghosting for maintained light transmission and high contrast in strong lighting conditions.
A ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM), along with an internal focusing system, high-speed CPU, and optimized AF algorithms, are employed to deliver fast, precise, and near-silent autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override.
As a member of the esteemed L-series, this lens is sealed against dust and moisture for working in inclement environmental conditions.
Protective fluorine coating has been applied to the front bulbous element to resist fingerprints and smudges and to make cleaning significantly easier.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
UPC: 013803256901

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

Key Specs
Focal Length
16 to 35mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
108° 10' to 63°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.02" / 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.22x
Optical Design
16 Elements in 11 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.48 x 5.02" / 88.5 x 127.5 mm
Length at Maximum Extension
5.04" / 128 mm
Weight
1.74 lb / 790 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.5 x 5.5 x 5.3"

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

EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III lens

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-05

I love my Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III lens. It is so sharp.

Beautiful image

By Jeffrey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-28

Great fast lens, no distortion. One of my primary workhorses, my kit wouldn't be complete without it.

Best Lens

By Paul
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-05

This is the best lens I have ever bought and I wish I got it sooner. I also have the 16-35 f4 which is very good but the 2.8 ver 3 blows it away. I was actually not expecting this much of a difference based on the research I did prior to buying. I have a Canon 5DS-R (Canon's best camera for photography), and the combo produces beautiful images.

Excellent Wide angle!

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-29

I am a wide angle photographer, I Love Capturing the surroundings in a very symmetrical way, so I purchased this after market 14mm, its a hit and miss not so happy, I also have the canon 16-35mm 4.0 that I liked. I had the opportunity to borrow this 16-35mm 2.8 lll and Absolutely knew I had to have it! Great sharp images! I Highly recommend This version 100% if you are into wide angle shots.

Awesome!

By Megan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-15

This lens is one of my new absolute favorites for landscape and pet photography.

Great lens!

By Alejandra C
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-18

I bought this lens for several things for my travels to several parks in USA and for the Milky Way.... Is not heavy and the quality is impressive....

Great overall indoor lens

By Clyde W
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-06

This lens is great especially for indoors. It is also a good outdoor landscape lens.

A Great Lens

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-18

I have nothing but praises to Canon for this lens. This lens covers all of my wide angle needs. The lens has some vignetting in the corners, but it is to be expected in a wide angle lens. This can always be corrected in post processing. The vignetting, I have found, is sometimes desirable. Other than the aforementioned trait, the lens performance is superb. A Great Lens!

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