Author Topic: Canon Announces New Ultra Wide Zoom: EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM (Read 5469 times)

GeoPappas · « **on:** February 22, 2007, 02:44 »

The EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM is a high performance, water-resistant, and ultra wide-angle Canon L-series lens.

See here for more details:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=148&modelid=14907

CJPhoto · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2007, 02:47 »

no IS? Is this any different to the existing lens of similar spec?

leaf · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2007, 02:53 »

they must have improved sharpness or barrel distortion or... something. They put at II in the name, that has got to count for something right?

hymowitzer · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2007, 03:17 »

I have the previous version of this lens.
Gee, I have no complaints about it's performance.

However it erks me to know that I am now the proud owner of $1,400 failure.
The recipient of an inferior Canon lens....(sulking in the corner)

Opla · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2007, 03:47 »

Well, they came out with a II version of the 1.8 50mm. The I version is a lot better than the II. Don't know if they would do the same to L-glass though....