Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II

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

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Product
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Name Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 0573C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Release Year 2016 2007
Release Date 2016-08-25
MSRP N/A 1699 USD
Last known price 2199 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III 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 16-35mm F2.8 L III 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 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22
Aperture
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 dual-surface aspherical, 1 aspherical + fluorine, Air Sphere, Sub-wavelength Structure coatings No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
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 No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 89 mm 88 mm
Length 128 mm 111 mm
Weight 790 gr 635 gr
Other
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L III USM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-88D EW-88
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A