Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM.

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Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Name Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 9518B002 0573C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Release Year 2014 2016
Release Date 2014-05-13 2016-08-25
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1299 USD 2199 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23 0,22
Aperture
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspheric and 2 UD lens elements, plus fluorine coating 1 dual-surface aspherical, 1 aspherical + fluorine, Air Sphere, Sub-wavelength Structure coatings
Focal Length
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Focal Length 16-35 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 19 mm 19 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 83 mm 89 mm
Length 113 mm 128 mm
Weight 615 gr 790 gr
Other
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-82 EW-88D
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A