Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II vs Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II and Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Release Year 2007 2019
Release Date 2019-02-14
MSRP 1699 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2099 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspherical + 2 UD elements
Focal Length
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Focal Length 16-35 mm 15-35 mm
Zoom Range 19 mm 20 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 88 mm 89 mm
Length 111 mm 127 mm
Weight 635 gr 840 gr
Other
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-88 EW-88F
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A