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

A professional L-series ultra-wide f/2.8 zoom lens, ideal for low light and reportage photography.

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The professional’s ultra wide-angle zoom lens.

A fast, ultra wide-angle zoom lens offering excellent optical performance throughout the zoom range. A constant f/2.8 maximum aperture make this an ideal lens for low-light photography.

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CANON EF 16-35MM F/2.8L II USM

Benefits

  • L-series construction and optics

  • Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture

  • Fast, quiet autofocus

  • Aspherical and UD lens elements

  • Super Spectra coatings

  • Circular aperture for excellent bokeh

  • Passes distance information to E-TTL II flash metering

Detailed Features

  • L-series quality

    The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, representing the best in precision-designed EF optics. L-series lenses combine superior performance with superlative handling, and are resistant to dust and moisture.

  • Constant f/2.8 aperture

    A fast f/2.8 maximum aperture stays constant over the full focal-length range, meaning no variation in shutter speed will occur when zooming.

  • Ultrasonic focusing

    A ring-type ultrasonic motor drives autofocus extremely quickly, and in near silence. Excellent holding torque ensures the point of focus is reached accurately, without overshooting. Furthermore, full-time manual override is available, making it possible to adjust focus without leaving AF mode.

  • Smooth background blur

    A virtually circular aperture diaphragm gives out of focus regions a softer, more uniform feel. Sharp foreground objects stand out against a smooth blurred background.

  • UD and aspherical elements

    The EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM incorporates three aspherical elements to ensure corner-to-corner sharpness and clarity throughout the focal range. Two UD (Ultra Low Dispersion) elements virtually eliminate chromatic aberrations.

  • Super Spectra coating

    Super Spectra coatings ensure accurate colour balance and enhance contrast. They also reduce flare and ghosting – a common problem caused by light bouncing off a camera's sensor.

  • Integration with E-TTL II flash metering

    Ensures optimal flash metering by passing distance information back to a compatible EOS camera's E-TTL II flash system.

  • Accessories

    The EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens comes supplied with a lens hood and soft case.

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