Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II.

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Product
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Name Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 9519B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Release Year 2014 2007
Release Date 2014-05-13
MSRP N/A 1699 USD
Last known price 299 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
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-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 22 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Aperture
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 10 mm
F5,6 at 18 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings UD lens element and enhanced lens coatings No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Focal Length 10-18 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 8 mm 19 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 75 mm 88 mm
Length 72 mm 111 mm
Weight 240 gr 635 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-73C EW-88
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A