The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM ($2,199) is an upgrade to the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM. It's more expensive—the II version was priced around $1,700—but sports superior optics for better results. It gives photographers the ability to use the lens at its maximum aperture and capture sharp images, which is what you're paying for when comparing it with the previous model or other zooms that cover a similar range. If you demand the best from your camera, and are a fan of the 16-35mm coverage range, it's the lens to get, and earns our Editors' Choice. Design Despite upgrades on the inside, the 16-35mm III ($2,199.00 at Amazon) doesn't look that much different than its predecessor. It follows the Canon L-series design motif, housing premium glass inside a tough polycarbonate barrel. It's black—Canon reserves gray barrels for its telephoto line—with a red accent stripe at the front. Front and rear caps, a reversible lens hood, and a soft carrying pouch are included. The lens measu...
The latest version of the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens is its best take on an f/2.8 wide zoom yet.
Wide-angle zoom; Full-frame coverage; Wide f/2.8 aperture; Strong image quality; Fluorine lens coating
Pricey; Omits image stabilization; Some distortion and vignetting visible in images