Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF, full size
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Product details

This powerful, constant speed, ultra-wide-angle zoom lens combines excellent precision optics with high flexibility, making it ideal for landscape and architectural photography, photojournalism, travel
or as an all-round lens - for razor-sharp wide-angle shots with minimal distortion.

L Series professional lens

The professional L-series lenses are the flagship models in Canon's range and represent EF's world-class precision optics. Each L series lens offers high performance, superior handling and protection against dust and water spray.

Constant speed of 1:4

A constant aperture of 1:4 is ideal for use in a wide range of lighting conditions, as there is no need to change exposure times or ISO settings when zooming.

Razor-sharp images thanks to the 4-step image stabilizer

The EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM provides razor-sharp images in all situations and shows its strengths particularly in low-light use without a tripod or with macro settings. The lens features Canon's 4-stage optical image stabiliser, which detects classic shots or panning movements and automatically selects the optimum IS mode for the shooting situation.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
full size
Weight
615 g
Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Lens type
Wide angle lens
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Canon EF
Focal length
16 - 35 mm
Item number
2579032

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
9518B006
Release date
1.7.2014

Colour

Colour group
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.28 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Wide angle lens
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Canon EF
Max. Aperture
Min. aperture
Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
35 mm
Focal length
16 - 35 mm
Sensor compatibility
full size
Number of diaphragm blades
9 x
Filter thread
77 mm
Number of lenses
16
Number of lens groups
12
Lens equipment
Image stabilisation
Interior zoom
Metal bayonet
Zoom function
Optical zoom
2.18 x
Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Durability
Dustproof
Splashproof

Origin

Country of origin
Japan

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Lens Hood EW-82 + Softcase LP-1219

Product dimensions

Weight
615 g
Length
112.80 mm
Diameter
82.60 mm

Package dimensions

Length
22 cm
Width
13.80 cm
Height
13.40 cm
Weight
910 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.OM System
  • 2.Canon
  • 2.Nikon
  • 4.Sony
  • 5.Olympus

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Sony
  • 5.Nikon
  • 6.Samyang
  • 7.Tamron
  • 8.Canon

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Olympus
  • 2.Canon
  • 2.OM System
  • 4.Nikon
  • 5.Sony
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good90/100
Very good90/100
Foto Magazin Logo
Foto MagazinSingle testReleaseJuly 2015

With this lens, too, the manufacturer shows that it can build excellent lenses. Even when open, the results are remarkable, and when stopped down, of course, they become even better. This is also the case with full-frame shots, although vignetting is of course an issue that cannot be explained away. The price for the model is more than reasonable.

Very good90/100
Fototest Logo
FototestSingle testReleaseMay 2015

If you need a very compact and light wide-angle lens and don't want to spend too much money, this model is a good choice. Although it has some weaknesses with vignetting when open, this is also the case with all other competitors. The imaging performance is high and the equipment with quiet AF and image stabiliser is very good. The lens is also very well made and offers great handling.