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Pros Pros
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Effective and useful image stabilization system
  • Exceptional sharpness across the entire frame and zoom range
  • Durable L-series build quality with weather sealing
  • Smooth and well-damped zoom and focus rings
Cons Cons
  • Noticeable vignetting and distortion at the widest focal lengths
  • Limited f/4 maximum aperture restricts low-light performance
  • Audible noise from stabilization and focus mechanisms during video recording
  • High price point for an f/4 lens
  • Substantial physical size and weight despite the moderate aperture

Launch price Launch price $1,199
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 16-35mm f/4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon EF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 28 cm (0.23x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 615g (1 lb 5.7 oz) · 82.6 x 112.8 mm (3.25 x 4.44 in)

Announcement date Announcement date May 13, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,199
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series L-series

Elements Elements 16
Groups Groups 12
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 16mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 35mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 108° - 10°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 28 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.23x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Weight Weight 615g (1 lb 5.7 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 82.6mm (3.25 in)
Length Length 112.8mm (4.44 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None

Lens hood Lens hood EW-82, included