Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens

Great lens for

Landscape

• Photograph sweeping views from hillsides and seascapes to city landmarks and urban landscapes.
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Low light

• Even when conditions aren’t ideal, clearly capture nightlife, firework displays, darker interiors and more.
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Architecture

• Find beauty in structure and bring imposing monuments and sweeping cityscapes to life.

Premium image quality

Large-diameter double-surface Glass Moulded (GMo) lenses and Ultra Low Dispersion help to significantly improve image distortion and reduce chromatic aberration. While Advanced Air Sphere and SubWavelength coating work to combat ghosting and flare, so you can shoot with confidence in environments with unflattering lighting.

Versatile collection of wide-angle focal lengths

EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM features a 16-35mm zoom that incorporates a range of wide-angle focal lengths.

Fast constant aperture

A large, f/2.8 aperture allows you to make the most of available light, while a 9 bladed circular aperture diaphragm helps to deliver stunning depth of field.

Durable L-series construction

The robust, durable, weather sealed construction of EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM helps it to withstand the rigours of professional use.

Advanced autofocus

EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM features a ring-type USM motor and high-performance CPU, which work to ensure faster focusing.

Should I upgrade?

EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM replaces the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM and is set to define new image quality standards for ultra-wide angle zooms.

Optical System

Newly designed optics delivers stunning sharpness right across the frame. A re-designed 5 group zoom mechanism that improves vibration and shock resistant levels.

Lens coatings

Subwavelength and Air Sphere coating, help to prevent ghosting and flare from effecting your images.

9 bladed aperture

In comparison to the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM 7 bladed circular aperture, the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM contains 9 bladed circular aperture diaphragm, that allows you to create beautifully soft background focus.

Wide-angle Lenses

Achieve a wider field of view and fit more into frame with our range of wide-angle lenses.

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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM

Ratings & Reviews

Wide-angle zoom 16-35mm lens is compatible with full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, as well as APS-C-sized models where it will provide a 25.6-56mm equivalent focal length range.

Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture offers consistent performance and excellent light transmission throughout the zoom range.

Two large-diameter glass-molded dual-surface aspherical elements and one ground aspherical element help to minimize distortions and spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range in order to maintain edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination.

Two ultra-low dispersion elements are used to minimize chromatic aberrations as well as eliminate color blurring around the edges of subjects.

Both a Subwavelength Coating (SWC) and an Air Sphere Coating (ASC) have been applied to lens elements to reduce backlit flaring and ghosting for maintained light transmission and high contrast in strong lighting conditions.

A ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM), along with an internal focusing system, high-speed CPU, and optimized AF algorithms, are employed to deliver fast, precise, and near-silent autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override.

As a member of the esteemed L-series, this lens is sealed against dust and moisture for working in inclement environmental conditions.

Protective fluorine coating has been applied to the front bulbous element to resist fingerprints and smudges and to make cleaning significantly easier.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.