Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
| Name | Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM | Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | 9518B002 | 0573C002 |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
| Release Year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Release Date | 2014-05-13 | 2016-08-25 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 1299 USD | 2199 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic | Ring-Type Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 28 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,23 | 0,22 |
Aperture |
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
| Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 16 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 3 aspheric and 2 UD lens elements, plus fluorine coating | 1 dual-surface aspherical, 1 aspherical + fluorine, Air Sphere, Sub-wavelength Structure coatings |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
| Focal Length | 16-35 mm | 16-35 mm |
| Zoom Range | 19 mm | 19 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Length | 113 mm | 128 mm |
| Weight | 615 gr | 790 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | EW-82 | EW-88D |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
