Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM vs Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM and Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 9518B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Release Year 1993 2014
Release Date 2014-05-13
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1299 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 34 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23
Aperture
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 20 mm
F4,5 at 35 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Construction 12 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspheric and 2 UD lens elements, plus fluorine coating
Focal Length
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Focal Length 20-35 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 15 mm 19 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 68 mm 113 mm
Weight 340 gr 615 gr
Other
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83 II EW-82
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A