EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM

introduced 2007

Canon press release 22 February 2007

The EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM is set to become the ultra wide-angle zoom of choice for professionals. With vastly improved peripheral sharpness, it replaces the popular EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM as Canon’s leading wide-angle zoom. A constant f/2.8 aperture ensures exceptional low light performance and depth-of-field control throughout the zoom range.

Angle of view: 98° to 54° (horizontal), 74° to 38° (vertical), 108° to 63°(diagonal)
Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
Number of diaphragm blades: 7
Minimum aperture: f 22
Closest focusing distance: 0.28 metre
Maximum magnification: x0.22 (at 35mm)
Distance information transmitted to camera: yes
Image stabilizer: no
AF actuator: Ring USM
Mechanical full-time manual focusing: built-in
Filter diameter: 82mm
Maximum diameter x length: 88.5 x 111.6mm
Weight: 635g
Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 II: x0.62 to x0.36*
Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 II: x1.11 to x0.80*
Lens hood: EW-88
Soft case: LP1319
Extenders EF1.4x II and EF2x II: not compatible

* only compatible at tele