- Fixed f/2.8 aperture providing clear, sharp results
- Superb image quality with edge to edge sharpness and clarity
- Ultrasonic motor for fast, accurate focusing with full-time manual focusing
- Perfect for cityscape and landscape photography
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 III USM Lens Summary
An important addition to the range of flagship Canon L Series lenses, the brand new 16-35mm f/2.8 USM Mark III is an ultra-wide angle lens from Canon that’s perfect for low light photography.
- Third generation in the Canon L series of lenses; their flagship range
- Wide f/2.8 maximum aperture for outstanding low light performance
- advanced autofocus quiet and unobtrusive focusing
- ring type USM allows manual fine-tune focusing while in autofocus mode
- Circular 9 Blade diaphragm
- Versatile collection of wide-angle focal lengths
- 16 lens elements in 11 groups
- 82mm filter diameter
- Comes with lens hood and lens pouch
Our Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 III USM Lens
With a strong heritage under Canon’s L series, this lens improves on its predecessors with a 9 blade diaphragm which gives a beautifully smooth bokeh and a greater maximum magnification of 0.25 (at 35mm). This is a stunning lens, giving incredible image quality and outstanding low light performance, making it perfect for those shooting active events whether it’s indoors or outdoors.
This new version of a classic wide angle zoom offers stunning sharpness throughout the zoom range thanks to the inclusion of large-diameter double-surface Glass Moulded (GMo) lenses and Ultra Low Dispersion glass. Air Sphere and SubWavelength coatings work to reduce ghosting and flare, so you can shoot with confidence in difficult lighting situations.
This is the wide angle zoom in Canon’s trinity of constant aperture EF lenses, which include the  and . Photographers who shoot a broad range of subjects and need a brighter aperture will endeavour to collect all three trinity lenses to provide them with the right zooms for virtually any shooting situation.
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens Specifications
| Lens Type | Ultra-wide angle zoom |
| Focal length range | 16-35mm |
| Aperture range | f/2.8 – f/22 |
| Image stabilisation | NA |
| Angle of view | Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) 98° – 54°, 74°10′ – 38°, 108°10′ – 63° |
| Lens construction (elements/groups) | 16/11 |
| Filter Size | 82mm |
| Compatible cameras | Â |
| Dimensions | 88.5 x 127.5mm |
| Weight | 790g |
| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: Camera Lenses |
| Offer Product Type: Canon Lenses EF mount |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 89 |
| Length (mm): 128 |
| Weight (g): 790 |
| Distance scale: Yes |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 16 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 16 – 35 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 11 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 35 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.25 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 2.8 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 16 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.28 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 22 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: 1 dual-surface aspherical, 1 aspherical + fluorine, Air Sphere, Sub-wavelength Structure coatings |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: Yes |
| Best For Street: Yes |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |


















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