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Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 IS USM 'L' Review

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The Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 IS USM 'L' lens is an excellent ultra wide-angle lens with image stabilization and top-notch build quality. It provides excellent sharpness and is perfect for landscape and architectural photography. However, it is quite heavy and the image quality near the edges is not as good as expected.

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 IS USM 'L' lens is an excellent ultra wide-angle lens with image stabilization and top-notch build quality. It provides excellent sharpness and is perfect for landscape and architectural photography. However, it is quite heavy and the image quality near the edges is not as good as expected.

Pros
  • Excellent sharpness
  • Top-notch build quality
  • Fast and quiet autofocus
  • Good on full-frame and APS-C cameras
Cons
  • Heavy
  • Edges not as sharp
  • Noticeable pin distortion and flaring with bright lights
  • Image quality not as good at wider apertures

The lens also shows noticeable pin distortion and flaring with bright lights.

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 IS USM 'L' lens is an excellent ultra wide-angle lens with image stabilization and top-notch build quality. It provides excellent sharpness and is perfect for landscape and architectural photography. The lens is large and made of high-quality plastics, although it is quite heavy for carrying around. The USM autofocus motor works quietly and fast, making it suitable for video work. However, the image quality near the edges is not as sharp as expected. The lens also shows noticeable pin distortion and flaring with bright lights. Overall, the lens performs well on both full-frame and APS-C cameras, but it may not be the best option for shooting at wider apertures and controlling distortion. In comparison to the Tamron 15-30 f2.8 VC USD lens, the Canon lens is lighter and more manageable, making it a good choice for those in need of a wider angle with image stabilization.

In comparison to the Tamron 15-30 f2.8 VC USD lens, the Canon lens is lighter and more manageable, making it a good choice for those in need of a wider angle with image stabilization.

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