Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II Usm Wide Angle

There are many reasons why the new Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Wide Angle lens is dubbed as one of the most important offerings from Canon. After its introduction, it has fast become the favorite, as well as the standard, among amateur photographers and professionals alike.

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Wide Angle lens is extremely well built. You can tell from its exterior that is made of high quality materials. Measuring 3.5” x 4.4” and weighing 1.4 lbs – the lens is just the right size and weight. It feels solid and handles well – making it a pleasure to use. Even better, the lens is already fully weather sealed – giving you more protection against moisture and dust.

Due to its rear-focusing Ring Ultrasonic Motor (USM), the lens auto focuses very fast. It’s also quite silent and accurate. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.92’.

The quality of the images produced is exceptional. Images appear very sharp with no visible flare, barrel distortion and ghosting. The lens has a circular 8-blade diaphragm, which helps produce great out of focus and background blur images.

Given its great image quality and inexpensive price, the lens comes highly recommended.