Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM vs Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM and Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 0573C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Release Year 2016 2019
Release Date 2016-08-25 2019-02-14
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2199 USD 2099 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 dual-surface aspherical, 1 aspherical + fluorine, Air Sphere, Sub-wavelength Structure coatings 3 aspherical + 2 UD elements
Focal Length
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Focal Length 16-35 mm 15-35 mm
Zoom Range 19 mm 20 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 89 mm 89 mm
Length 128 mm 127 mm
Weight 790 gr 840 gr
Other
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-88D EW-88F
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A