Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM II : Specifications and Opinions

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM II is a wide-angle lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2007 to 2016 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 1419 €;

103 users have given it an average vote of 8.6 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.

Specifications
Focal lenght	16-35 mm
Angle of view	107.1 - 63.5°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	16 elements in 12 groups
Min. focus distance	0.28 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.22x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, interal
Stabilization	No
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	82 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	635 g
Dimensions	89 x 112 mm
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Fabio Carissimi

sent on 03 Febbraio 2026

Pros: Focal range, f/2.8 aperture, "vintage" rendering, superb colors

Cons: edges and distortion at 16mm and with aperture wide open but when you know you adjust accordingly ...

Opinion: ?I state that I love the vintage result, these lenses are far from today's "perfection" but they have a soul that makes the difference for me! Bought used with some small uncertainty (reading the reviews here on Juza), this lens pleasantly surprised me for the rendering, colors and detachment of the subject, (I also own the 35 f1.4 I series; fabulous!) but above all the focal range makes it ideal for most of the situations I face! For effective use, its characteristics must certainly be understood but after that it gives amazing shots. I would never part with it!

Alessandro_Gennari

sent on 28 Febbraio 2025

Pros: Creative possibilities in any context, maximum and constant aperture at f/2.8

Cons: for the use I make of it, absolutely none

Opinion: Taken used (and definitely lived) for less than 300 euros, for the use I make of it in the field of sports reportage and concerts I put it without hesitation in the kit instead of the Tamron 15-30 I had previously in order to have all three f/2.8 zooms of the same brand and therefore more homogeneity within the same reportage. And it is precisely the aperture, when working indoors and with artificial lights, that is its trump card that made me prefer it to the f/4 version which - from what I read - is better in terms of sharpness especially at the edges. In any case, the lack of sharpness at the edges is not an insurmountable problem for me. The particular focal range allows you to explore many solutions and shooting points, perfect especially for panoramas and context photos of events or concerts. Summing up, also thanks to the price at which I found it, a widely promoted lens and that, personally, I would buy again instead of version III if the copy in my possession were to say goodbye to me.

DiegoD

sent on 27 Agosto 2019

Pros: Bright, f2.8 row resistance and tropicalization

Cons: Size

Opinion: Of this lens I have heard of each: it is pasty is inaccurate distorts a lot, the brother f4 is much better... etc. I have had it and loved it for many years for the following reasons: I love industrial photography and therefore I have often found myself shooting in the dark, I love the landscape and I love the Street, especially at night. I tried brother is f4, beautiful lens for charity, but it was not for me, sharp almost to be cold stabilized very well, but f2.8 are f2.8. I never regretted the absence of the stabilizer, indeed in the landscapes I always mounted the filter nd. In the night street from the best, of course it must be used as any 16-35, it is not a 35 tip and snaps... the leaks of the lines are obvious and if you can't keep the car in axis the result is merciless... but if you study and learn the rules, that lens is a joy. I think this is a lens not for newtors, buy the 17-40 or the f4 and you will have more fun! But if you want a true backlight rose you can't ask for better, in fact you... going on its version 3 or on Zeiss. Used must buy.

Ziojack

sent on 18 Gennaio 2017

Pros: L series, weather sealed, f 2.8

Cons: .....Nothing for now.

Opinion: Lens taken in lieu of the same focal length, but version f4 usm is ii.rnHo did an exchange with a member of the forum, he was looking for a wide angle and I is a bright wide angle .... rnrnPrime impressions: rnrnEsteticamente the optic has an imposing front lens (filter 82mm) making it firm and stable grip the lens giving you a sense of sicurezza.rnRifiniture L. Curated series and well finished, although the project is now the 2007.rnrnPer regarding the yield, both of 6d 80d that are currently satisfied. rnL'apertura f 2.8 makes file is good for night use as indoors or outdoors and does not feel the lack of stabilizer. rnGlobalmente I have not seen it with photos edges too mixed or unclear let alone bui.rnCerto to 16 mm c is a slight vignetting but not ecessiva, as a slight ghosting if you point directly to a light source, it is the sun or a artificiale.rnrnSoddisfatto light. rnrn rnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrn

Beppe Cavalleri

sent on 28 Dicembre 2015

Pros: Focal range and aperture 2.8

Cons: Total yield, poor sharpness especially at the edges, not af precise.

Opinion: I think it is, in my opinion, among the worst Canon lenses. To be a wide optical flaw in many important aspects mainly on clarity and consistency of the same clarity on the frame. Perhaps retains a certain decency in photojournalism, but otherwise in my opinion not worth what it costs. I hope for a version III arranged for the type of optics is very interesting!

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