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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

398 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 398 reviews of Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and design. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably, but views are divided on the size.

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On average, users rate this product 91/100 and experts rate this product 82/100.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

alaTest has collected and analyzed 91 user reviews of Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the reliability and design. The size and usability also get good opinions.

price, usability, size, design, reliability

93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 user reviews of Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price.

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99% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens is what I consider one of the most important lenses in Canon's lineup.Taking over the ultra-wide angle position of the available professional grade f/2.8 zoom lenses from the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM Lens,...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Julia Silber (popphoto.com)

Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USM AF

Replacing Canon's original 16-35mm f/2.8L of 2001, this full-frame ultrawide for pros ($1,450, street) has two UD glass elements to suppress chromatic aberrations, and three aspheric elements to minimize linear distortion. A 26-56mm equivalent on APS-C...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM EF Review Round-Up

Based on our tests, the Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM is a solid lens offering in the ultra-wide category. It has a few issues with softness at certain apertures and focal lengths, a little chromatic aberration wide open, as well as some distortion and...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : The Luminous Landscape (luminous-landscape.com)

Expert Review

If you are in the market for a new wide-angle lens, I definitely recommend spending the extra $250 and getting the new 16-35L. In terms of sharpness, contrast, and extra features, you will get your monies worth. A very welcome improvement is the...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : TIPA (tipa.com)

Best Professional Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM

The new Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM has been redesigned to deliver higher contrast levels and improved resolving power to the professional user. To ensure edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast throughout the focal range, the weatherproof lens includes...

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by : Jason Cartwright (techau.com.au)

Review: Canon EF 16 – 35mm f/2.8 l II USM lens

After purchasing your DSLR with kit lenses, the next question is what lens is next? There's a wide range of choices available from zoom, wide angle, tilt-shift and many more, so how do you choose? We...

so be sure to do your research to find the best price.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (itreviews.co.uk)

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM covers an impressive wide-angle field of view at an f/2.8 aperture, a feat for a prime lens, and delivers the added convenience of a 2x zoom design.

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Review

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the second version of a 16-35mm zoom lens from Canon featuring a fast constant aperture of f/2.8.

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : photodo (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : Jon Tarrant (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Review

It may be a touch pricey, but the Canon 16-35mm full-frame lens is well established. What Digital Camera's Canon 16-35mm lens review finds out if it's still worth splashing out for

Proven pedigree

Showing its age slightly

Overall the Canon 16-35mm optic is a fine lens, though there is no escaping that it's beginning to show its age. The observed areas of weakness can most likely be traced to previous poor handling.

Jun, 2010

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