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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Photography Equipment => Cameras / Lenses => Topic started by: GeoPappas on February 22, 2007, 02:44

Title: Canon Announces New Ultra Wide Zoom: EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Post by: 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

Title: Re: Canon Announces New Ultra Wide Zoom: EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Post by: CJPhoto on February 22, 2007, 02:47

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

Title: Re: Canon Announces New Ultra Wide Zoom: EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Post by: leaf 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?

Title: Re: Canon Announces New Ultra Wide Zoom: EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Post by: hymowitzer 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)

Title: Re: Canon Announces New Ultra Wide Zoom: EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Post by: Opla 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....

Title: Re: Canon Announces New Ultra Wide Zoom: EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Post by: hymowitzer on February 22, 2007, 03:53

That I wouldn't care about since I have the f1.4 50mm
It don't affect me.