Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
| Name | Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM | Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
| Release Year | 1993 | 2007 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 1699 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 34 cm | 28 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
| Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 20 mm F4,5 at 35 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
| Construction | 12 elements / 11 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
| Focal Length | 20-35 mm | 16-35 mm |
| Zoom Range | 15 mm | 19 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Length | 68 mm | 111 mm |
| Weight | 340 gr | 635 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM |
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | EW-83 II | EW-88 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |