Opinions of Canon 16-35 mm f/4 EF L IS USM Lens

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This is really only the result of a bit of general GAS but has anyone tried this lens? The other two options, the f2.8 and the 17- 40 f4 seem to have mixed reviews. All opinions welcome.
 
@Steelo uses it and loves it.

I've had a go of it and its sharper in the corners than my 17-40 f4L, dont think there's THAT much difference in the centre of the image.

colour rendition and general image quality is better so I'd say choose it over the 17-40 F4L and the 16-35 f2.8L any day.

Reviews compare it in image quality to the Zeiss Distagon 21mm f2.8 which can be no bad thing, couple that with a bit of zoom flexibility and you're onto a winner.
 
Like mine , use on a 7D2 and 1dx. Colours are great and everything is sharp.
 
Brilliant lens far better than my old 17-40 L. Sharpness is near on par with my 24-70 f2.8 II L, Only thing to watch out for is making sure sharpness goes right into corners. I had to send my 1st copy back before I got a good one.
 
I use one with my 6D, can't think of a bad thing to say about it :)
 
Had to hold of buying one of these for my 5dmk3 the moment they came out, but 2 years interest free credit from Park Cameras earlier this year saw one in my camera bag!

I cannot say a bad word about it, the IS is great, and silent compared to my other 2 lenses.

If you are on full frame it's got fantastic coverage, not so sure I'd by one to use on a crop body.

I tried a friends 16-35 f2.8 and admittedly only one copy but very unimpressed with the edge/corner sharpness wide open at 16mm.

17-40 has no IS and is not really in the same league as the the 2 16-35 lenses.

Good lens comparison tool here

http://slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1712/cat/11

You can have several of the sharpness plots open side by side to compare

This one is quite nice as well

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/...LensComp=100&CameraComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0

HTH

David
 
Have one and love it - it's staggeringly sharp and the best quality full frame ultra-wide Canon makes.
 
Digitalize said:
I'd argue it's the best 16-35ish lens on the market, regardless of lens mount, and at the very least definitely for Canon. IS is superb too.
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+1. There are not many other ultra wide zooms worth owning, certainly none other with Canon badge. (and I've tried many)
 
Well, thanks everybody. I don't think I've ever seen such unanimous praise for a lens, or anything else come to that.
 
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Great lens,very sharp in the corners, better than my older 16-35mm F2.8 MKII L and in someways very comparable to my 17mm TSE lens, gives great results with the Sony A7R, the sunstar isnt bad either!

Image below shot with the Canon 16-35mm F4 L IS with the sony a7r.

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It's possibly the best value for money lens on the market.

Bob
 
It's even ok for Astro stuff...

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If you are thinking of buying new I'd suggest getting from Calumet. Not only do you qualify for the Canon £75 cashback, but they are also doing 2 year interest free credit (which admittedly other retailers also are), but they also allow you to get £50 off accessories. Seems to include everything in their accessory category apart from vouchers. Can also combine with other offers e.g. if you get a selected bag as the £50 free accessory, you can then qualify for a Gorillapod tripod for £19.50.
 
Got one for my 6d, love it to bits :-) Much better than my 17-40L, Gets great reviews
 
It's in a different league to the 17-40, which is actually a very average lens considering it's an L.
 
Simply the best! Bought this lens recently after much deliberating and am so glad I did.
This has to be the ultimate wide angle Canon lens and is worth every penny.
No regrets other than not having it sooner.
 
It is an absolutely fabulous lens. I used to own the older 17-40L a few years back, but I got the 16-35 F4 L IS a couple of months back and it is stunning. Sharp all over, has IS, its 1mm wider than what I had (yes, yes I know 1mm) but it can make a difference. I read many reviews before purchasing and lots said it was the best wide angle zoom Canon have ever made (perhaps apart from the 11-24) but thats in a different price bracket completely! To say it is better than a 16-35 F2.8L v2 is some statement and I fully believe it is, I see this is backed up above by awhyu. That is also a stunning image awhyu!!!
 
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