Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

[col4bin]

and some pictures

[Double Negative]

I have one. It's a sweet lens. 16mm on a crop body is fairly wide (FoV 25.6mm equiv). Until I picked up this lens, the widest I had was a 28mm (FoV 44.8mm equiv) so it was quite a welcome change. IQ is very good.

[col4bin]

I have one. It's a sweet lens. 16mm on a crop body is fairly wide (FoV 25.6mm equiv). Until I picked up this lens, the widest I had was a 28mm (FoV 44.8mm equiv) so it was quite a welcome change. IQ is very good.

Would you consider this a good lens for walking around at night?

[Lord_Malone]

Can't say enough good things about this lens. Most people who need WA won't fork up the cash for it when there's a much cheaper 17-40L, EF-S 10-22 for crop bodies and other third party alternatives available. Most people simply don't need a fast WA zoom. Probably the main reason for the lack of reviews. You'll see this lens used by a lot of professionals and it gets the job done. Those that purchased this lens and expect it to make pancakes for them in the morning are usually the ones posting negative reviews about it. All the negative things people whine about are usually things that are inherent in the design of the lens. I, for one, am not disappointed. It has performed well for me in less than adequate lighting conditions indoors, the primary reason I swapped my 17-40L for the 16-35L in the first place. It's performs like a mid-range zoom on a crop body and is very versatile in the right hands. Not to mention it's great for landscapes and scenery. BTW, I recently posted some scenic shots taken with the 16-35L mounted on my 5D. You should be able to find the link easily if you use the search function. For night shots, I typical resort to my faster primes like my 35L. Keep in mind that every piece of equipment has its pros and cons. Understanding and accepting the capabilities and limitations of your equipment before hand can save you misery later. ;)

EDIT: No need to search. Here you go: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/373835 ;)

[JohnnyBlood]

Love the lens. Here are some shots with my Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM on my 20D:

http://static.flickr.com/24/90911169_ac536ea411.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/35/89360927_b3feda268b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/35/71937788_00a145a9bf.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

http://static.flickr.com/35/71937788_00a145a9bf.jpg

Johnny, I need to borrow this shot for my thread... http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=151821

I'll bring it right back. Thanks.

[Specialhawk]

I would think you dont hear much about it because of it's little brother.

The 17-40 f/4 is a great lens that MANY people own, they own it for a reason (i love mine). The 16-35 is at least as sharp and a full stop faster.

I think, eventually, i will replace my 17-40 with my 16-35, but at this point in my photography, at 16/17mm, the extra stop of light is just not all that much of a deal to me and i simply cant justify the (nearly) double cost.

Keep in mind, in most situations, there is a much bigger difference between say a 300mm f/4 and a 300mm f/2.8 then a 16mm f/2.8 and a 17mm f/4 simply because you need much higher shutter speeds for pictures used with these lenses then the wide angles.

Alas, and i'll end with this, photography is all about capturing the light...anyone who doesnt want to be able to capture more is a fool :)

[Specialhawk]

BTW:

Johnny, i take it you are using a graduated ND filter???

[Lord_Malone]

Okay, Johnny, here's your picture back. Thanks. ;)

http://static.flickr.com/35/71937788_00a145a9bf.jpg

[Dante King]

Man, I love this lens. cant believe I was with out one for so long. the 16-35 and 24-70 compose most of my travel set. I love the color form this lens.

Here is one for you. I crack up when I view this shot.

[Specialhawk]

Dang dante, all that nice gear, good tallent, two kids, a pool, a hot blond...how much better can it get?!

[Lord_Malone]

Dang dante, all that nice gear, good tallent, two kids, a pool, a hot blond...how much better can it get?!

The man who has everything is missing... hair. ;)

[Dante King]

Dang dante, all that nice gear, good tallent, two kids, a pool, a hot blond...how much better can it get?!

Well? I am waiting to find out. I have been pretty lucky. OH wait, "good talent"? WTF, I guess life would be better if they were posting "great talent"! LOL :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Dante King]

The man who has everything is missing... hair. ;)

Alright Lord. I'm calling you out. LOL. Actually Colo springs was a hang out for me on my off time from University of Denver. you are not working in cheyenne mountain are you?

No more hair jokes or I'll come over there!

[Lord_Malone]

Alright Lord. I'm calling you out. LOL. Actually Colo springs was a hang out for me on my off time from University of Denver. you are not working in cheyenne mountain are you?

No more hair jokes or I'll come over there!

Does working near Cheyenne Mountain qualify? ;) Okay, Dante. No more hair jokes. Hard to make jokes about something you don't have anyway.

[Dante King]

Does working near Cheyenne Mountain qualify? ;) Okay, Dante. No more hair jokes. Hard to make jokes about something you don't have anyway.

Come on Eddie! I am too sensitive about my follicle disability. Are you still in the service?

[PeaPicker]

I've had it about a week and love it. I had the 17-40 and it is great also.
This one is just right for what I do.
Take very expensive snap shots. :D
http://photobucket.com/albums/a95/jonjohn717/IMG_1176.jpg

[Dante King]

..Take very expensive snap shots. :D

Hey Pea! My style exactly. I got a dream camera set up and I TAKE THE BEST 4X6 PHOTOS ON MY BLOCK!!!!! LOL. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Lord_Malone]

Come on Eddie! I am too sensitive about my follicle disability. Are you still in the service?

11 years and counting. I'm about to get reassigned to teach ROTC at Bowie State University in Maryland this summer. Nice break after two tours in Iraq. :(

[Dante King]

11 years and counting. I'm about to get reassigned to teach ROTC at Bowie State University in Maryland this summer. Nice break after two tours in Iraq. :(

Thanks for your service Lord!! Get ready for some humidity! Give them HELL Eddie!!!!

[Specialhawk]

Hey Pea! My style exactly. I got a dream camera set up and I TAKE THE BEST 4X6 PHOTOS ON MY BLOCK!!!!! LOL. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

:D

[JohnnyBlood]

Specialhawk: No, I did not use a graduated ND filter...just my polarizer. The shot was taken at about 9:30 AM. This effect is not uncommon on my Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM when using a circular polarizer with it. What helped this image was the fact that the sun was low in the sky and I was looking up the side of a hill when I took the photogarph, which I think gave me a good 90 degree angle to the sun, thus allowing perfect colorization of the sky.

[Tapeman]

I recomend this lens every post I see. It may not be the best value but you cannot find a better lens in this focal length.

[PetKal]

Alright Lord. I'm calling you out. LOL. Actually Colo springs was a hang out for me on my off time from University of Denver. you are not working in cheyenne mountain are you?

No more hair jokes or I'll come over there!

I did not know they had a Faculty of Home Economics there ?:rolleyes:
Incidentally, that 's a nice 16-35 image, nice family.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I am too sensitive about my follicle disability.

I'm not too far behind you at all, Dante, and I'm 21! More than half of mine is gone....such a bummer.

Anyway, back on topic, that was a lovely shot of your family, bub. Very colorful. I see some wonderful saturation from that lens, but from the people that have the shots with lovely color in them, I'm beginning to think that some of it is PS skill as well. Being a PS newbie can ruin a great shot, I think.

[mbze430]

My short story on this lens. I had one since 1998... and it took 3 lens and 5 years later to find an "acceptible" one.

Good luck

[Dante King]

My short story on this lens. I had one since 1998... and it took 3 lens and 5 years later to find an "acceptible" one.

Good luck

That explains the bitterness in the other post.

PET_KAL, its a Schools of Hospitality Management and I majored with a degree of Hospitality Management/Business and thats and AND as in DOUBLE MAJOR, Finance. As well I graduated from the worlds best culinary school with Honors and the Keating Award. So thats a BS/BF and a AOS. OK. LOL

Ronnie, Crome Domes are BEAUTIFUL

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I'm gonna have to shave the rest off and oil it up! :lol: I have no facial hair, though. I'm just too scary when I grow mine out.

[Kemcmanus]

For some reason I always need more light - what's a few hundred extra if it buys you a little more... :cool:

And it's much lighter when you can leave the flash at home!

[1/30 Sec F2.8 ISO 1600 35.0 mm Rebel XT 1.6 crop]

[Lord_Malone]

For some reason I always need more light - what's a few hundred extra if it buys you a little more... :cool:

And it's much lighter when you can leave the flash at home!

[1/30 Sec F2.8 ISO 1600 35.0 mm Rebel XT 1.6 crop]

Oh God. Now you've done it. Reviving this old thread. Any minute now mbze430 is going to show up with his collection of photos to show you just how bad the 16-35L really is. :rolleyes:

[Visuals]

Oh God. Now you've done it. Reviving this old thread. Any minute now mbze430 is going to show up with his collection of photos to show you just how bad the 16-35L really is. :rolleyes:

Dude, Your funny man..
Okay check it... I got the 35mm 1.4L. It cut me today something really bad.
Will be getting the 16-35mm f2.8 soon... Im following in yall foot steps..

:D:D:D:D

[Tom W]

Oh God. Now you've done it. Reviving this old thread. Any minute now mbze430 is going to show up with his collection of photos to show you just how bad the 16-35L really is. :rolleyes:

:)

Actually, the 16-35 isn't the best lens in my bag, but it's the best ultra-wide lens I have owned (except for the fisheye). I've tried 3 different 20 mm primes and the 17-40 and my 16-35 is the best of them. It's a keeper...

[Lord_Malone]

:)

Actually, the 16-35 isn't the best lens in my bag, but it's the best ultra-wide lens I have owned (except for the fisheye). I've tried 3 different 20 mm primes and the 17-40 and my 16-35 is the best of them. It's a keeper...

Thanks, Tom. That's all I've been trying to say this whole time. ;)

[Tom W]

Thanks, Tom. That's all I've been trying to say this whole time. ;)

:)

I guess I should have thrown an image into the discussion. From last fall (nothing fancy, just playing around) ....

http://www.pbase.com/photosbytom/image/51995270.jpg

[mbze430]

There is THIS one lens....

Leica (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002C9ZVG/sr=1-1/qid=1144988209/ref=sr_1_1/103-3884122-7780636?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A3UZCU9A1C4NCZ&s=photo)

[YunusEmre]

There is THIS one lens....

Leica (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002C9ZVG/sr=1-1/qid=1144988209/ref=sr_1_1/103-3884122-7780636?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A3UZCU9A1C4NCZ&s=photo)
It only costs $7,495.00 from amazon :shock: It should come with a 1ds mk2 included in the package.

[mbze430]

nobody said high end lens comes cheap :P

[YunusEmre]

Sure, but I'd not compare the 16-35 to Lecia 15mm f/2.8. One costs $1400 the other $7400. One is a prime, the other is a zoom lens.

[mbze430]

:)

Actually, the 16-35 isn't the best lens in my bag, but it's the best ultra-wide lens I have owned (except for the fisheye). I've tried 3 different 20 mm primes and the 17-40 and my 16-35 is the best of them. It's a keeper...

As quoted...please refer back to this statement for my post on the Leica.

[hemuni]

...and for 7½k they couldn't build in AF??
Sure seems nice though, especially the kit suggested by yunus :)

[Tom W]

There is THIS one lens....

Leica (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002C9ZVG/sr=1-1/qid=1144988209/ref=sr_1_1/103-3884122-7780636?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A3UZCU9A1C4NCZ&s=photo)

I want it, but not enough to spend that much $$. :)

[Smoketree]

Here is a cropped sample. 1/100, F5, 29mm

[roli_bark]

As quoted...please refer back to this statement for my post on the Leica.

Exactly. Apples to apples - it's the best wide-angle ZOOM Canon can offer.
However, one can't even start comparing it on an equal-focal-length basis to any other lens. It is worse.

See this:
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00G90q&tag=

[Double Negative]

See this:
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00G90q&tag=
Makes perfect sense... Ultra wide angles are harder to make well than a standard or even a regular wide angle lens - let alone a zoom and at a bright aperture.

All things considered, I wouldn't trade my 16-35mm for anything. Maybe some fast primes, but they each have their uses. In any event, it doesn't change my opinion of the 16-35mm one bit. I like it.

[roli_bark]

All things considered, I wouldn't trade my 16-35mm for anything. Maybe some fast primes, but they each have their uses. In any event, it doesn't change my opinion of the 16-35mm one bit. I like it.

Me too...
With this lens - I don't look for ultra resolute images at crop 100%.
There are other features to the 16-35 : View Angle, Versatility, Light Weight, Contrast, Colors, and a moderate CA for its class.

[Dante King]

oh the measurebating. you boys have some serious problems. you all gonna go blind.

[Lord_Malone]

oh the measurebating. you boys have some serious problems. you all gonna go blind.

>>>

Dude, Your funny man..

[kenny12]

i bought this lens last week

still giving it a bit of a test, i'll post photos soon, very nice colors on this though, much better than the 20mm EF which i sold to get it.

[Canuck]

It is an awesome lens, but be aware, it will distort in some instances...I had that issue at Colchester Castle, England in '03. I don't have that pic readily availiable. The OS on that computer is toast...it's a win xp based computer and that's all I am gonna say on that. This computer is a Mac and works flawlessly! Ahh...Macs! Ok, back to that...
the 16-35 was the 2nd lens purchased after the 120-300. I did a comparison of a crappy lens and the 24-70 and it rocked the crap lens. The 16-35 rocks! I have pics to show upon request...these are early work, though...like Oct, 03.

[tiziano]

Exactly. Apples to apples - it's the best wide-angle ZOOM Canon can offer.
However, one can't even start comparing it on an equal-focal-length basis to any other lens. It is worse.

Don't agree on this. My 16-35 zoom produces better images then my previous 20mm 2.8 prime lens.

[steve_shelly]

Well as some of you know I decided on this lense in May prior to a trip to Korea. Well I've just returned and thought I would add to this thread... Here are my thoughts on this lense....
1. This was my first "L" lense and my first impression of course is build quality...it's a tank.
2. Being a prime fan I was quite surprise by the sharpness of this lense...it's incredible for a zoom...
3. I debated over this lense and the 17-40...was it worth the extra bones...in my opinion yes it was. The extra stop is wonderful.
4. I think this is a great, fantastic compliment to any kit.
5. Some samples....Not the best images out there, but I am an amatuer.

Thanks for any comments and all of the advice that everyone gave me prior to me making the purchase....
All images hand held....available light...Exif embedded....IQ lowered for resize purposes..

[steve_shelly]

2 more

[steve_shelly]

and 2 more

[steve_shelly]

and Last 2

[busterboy]

A few images taken yesterday with my 16-35L

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Waddington/army-truck.jpg

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Waddington/pink-caddilac.jpg

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Waddington/harrier-low.jpg

[Cathpah]

anyone else? I just sent payment for mine and I'm DYING to see more samples with this lens.

[400Blows]

Here're my photos taken early this year with this lens. it's my 1st lens along with my 10D and still use it these days. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Hawg Hanner]

http://static.flickr.com/43/83085586_23110e98f1_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/92/249790910_c4d316f8b1_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/100/280290629_cc9766807c_o.jpg

[BrutusRex]

I shot some pictures with this lens on my 5d. The images posted in this thread do not have distortion. Are those cropped or on crop frames? I admit I shot with f2.8, is this the reason? I admit I am somewhat disappointed in this lens, but am not planning to sell or trade...will give it more time.

Also, I am going to New Zealand with this lens and have decided I need some GND filters. I want a Lee setup. Which wide angle adapter do I purchase?

[Jon]

Post an example?

For the grads, there are a couple of current threads in the Accessories forum. Personally, I use the Cokin P WA holder and Singh Ray grads, but not on my Sigma 15-30 and I don't have the 16-35.

[Lord_Malone]

Head on! Apply directly to your forehead. Head on! Apply... Head on! I can't stand your commercials, but your product is AMAZING. :shock:

[american3g]

hey relax, i'm researching the lens

[american3g]

buster, were these taken handheld? the sharpness POPs for an XT

A few images taken yesterday with my 16-35L

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Waddington/army-truck.jpg

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Waddington/pink-caddilac.jpg

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Waddington/harrier-low.jpg

[RgB]

Can someone post a 16-mm FOV on a 5D. I want to see how it compares to a 10-22 on a 30D.

[Cathpah]

Can someone post a 16-mm FOV on a 5D. I want to see how it compares to a 10-22 on a 30D.

should be the exact same..... 10 x 1.6 = 16 & 22 x 1.6 = 35.2

here's a quick one i took the day I got it @ 16mm

[RgB]

should be the exact same..... 10 x 1.6 = 16 & 22 x 1.6 = 35.2

here's a quick one i took the day I got it @ 16mm

It doesn't look as wide as the 10-22

[angryhampster]

It doesn't look as wise as the 10-22




perhaps because it's shot in portrait orientation :)

[busterboy]

buster, were these taken handheld? the sharpness POPs for an XT


Yes mate all handheld at Waddington airshow this year..:)

[MDJAK]

I'm 16 minutes away from winning one on ebay; it's being auctioned by a guy on this forum.

I sold my 17-40 here a short while ago.

Can't wait to get the 16-35 for my FF camera.

Hey, Dante, what do those initials stand for?

My wife told me hers' stand for: BS=bullsh*t; MS=more sh*t; PHD= piled higher and deeper. :)

[MDJAK]

Son of a Beach. I'm obviously an ebay novice. Got outbid. Damn it.

me:cry: :evil:

[Double Negative]

Son of a Beach. I'm obviously an ebay novice. Got outbid. Damn it.

me:cry: :evil:

Ya gotta learn to snipe, son. ;)

[Lord_Malone]

Some random shots I took last year in DC at the Ronald Reagan Building and WWII Memorial. All shots handheld.


Poinsettia Row
http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/7214/ord86661resizedfiltered5lc.jpg

Food Court
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/3741/ord86621resizedfiltered6lf.jpg

Great Hall
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/4029/ord86551resizedfiltered2bn.jpg

Pillar
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/9017/ord87631resizedfiltered4co.jpg

[Hawg Hanner]

New ones from me on the Canon EOS 5D:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/349809938_394a4dbefa_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/123/323902662_d0e302829d_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/111/304319762_bd5711e828_o.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

I know there's been more people adding this lens to their arsenal. Let's add more images to the archive, people! ;)

[tkjaer]

Here's a "few".

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_01.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_02.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_03.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_04.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_05.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_06.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_07.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_08.jpg

All taken with the 1D2. Hope there wasn't too many.

[Lord_Malone]

Most excellent examples! Bravo!

[tkjaer]

Most excellent examples! Bravo!

Good thing one can only post 8 images per post.. 'cause it was hard stopping. :)

[Lord_Malone]

Who's stopping you? Post more!

[tkjaer]

Who's stopping you? Post more!

Oh what the heck.. Here's another 8. :)

[RgB]

Dam!!!!! I want this lens now!!

[tkjaer]

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_09.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_10.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_11.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_12.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_13.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_14.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_15.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_16.jpg

[nicksan]

Here are a couple...lens flare and all!
(Is there any way to photoshop that out?)

[nicksan]

Here a couple more...it was very windy at the beach so I was trying to capture the sand being blown...ENTER FLARE!!!

Still learning how to shoot with this thing!!!

[tkjaer]

Here are a couple...lens flare and all!
(Is there any way to photoshop that out?)

No real smart ways I've found. There's cloning and that takes time. :)

[Lord_Malone]

For me, lens flare is not necessarily a bad thing in some cases. Though flare seems to be pretty well controlled in image #4 of TK's last group, I think the flare actually adds character to this shot.

BTW, great work TK! I'm really digging your stuff. You too Nick. ;)

[tkjaer]

For me, lens flare is not necessarily a bad thing in some cases. Though flare seems to be pretty well controlled in image #4 of TK's last group, I think the flare actually adds character to this shot.

BTW, great work TK! I'm really digging your stuff. You too Nick. ;)

Thanks! :) You're actually partly to blame. I had had the 16-35 on my to-buy list for a long time, but the photos in your post on FM about the landscape picturestyle and falloff made me bump it up a notch. :)

[Lord_Malone]

Thanks! :) You're actually partly to blame. I had had the 16-35 on my to-buy list for a long time, but the photos in your post on FM about the landscape picturestyle and falloff made me bump it up a notch. :)

Ha! Yeah, I'm remember that thread.

[grego]

I'll try to post. I'm kinda shy though.

[Lord_Malone]

I'll try to post. I'm kinda shy though.

Do it!

[Lord_Malone]

Here are a few more from Africa...

Qur'an reading...
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/1534/737g9899resizedfiltered4ek.jpg

Breakfast...
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/329/737g9931resizedfiltered7fd.jpg

Neighbor...
http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/6018/737g9968resizedfiltered4em.jpg

Ethiopian Christmas...
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8205/canondpppstempresizedfi8bc.jpg

[huhging]

Here is one from me.....
But, I don't think it's focused correctly...,
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p40/Huhging/PairofBoots.jpg

[nicksan]

Ah, the invisible woman!

Here is one from me.....
But, I don't think it's focused correctly...,

[huhging]

If I take a picture of something with 16-35 and 20D camera, is it possible to have 50mm as focal length on the exif data of that picture?

I'm a novice...and curious...

[nicksan]

Don't think so. EXIF data will still have 16-35mm as FL.


If I take a picture of something with 16-35 and 20D camera, is it possible to have 50mm as focal length on the exif data of that picture?

I'm a novice...and curious...

[Tareq]

I have alot of photos taken by this lens.
I will check which are good to post.

[huhging]

here is another one....
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p40/Huhging/Sunset2.jpg

Came out little dark....

[Lord_Malone]

Dug these out of the archives. I forgot I took these over the Summer when I was still living in Colorado.

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/2207/ord4694a1zd8.jpg

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/1439/ord46971wn1.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/6606/ord4694b1ng7.jpg

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5138/ord4697b1yx6.jpg

[RgB]

Ed I think your Close up of the horse is gonna make me get my 1D and 16-35L combo sooner Arhh..

Keep it up. That lens takes such coool images and so do you:D

[Lord_Malone]

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/7748/ord4694c1yg7.jpg

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/5750/ord4697c1ds0.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

Ed I think your Close up of the horse is gonna make me get my 1D and 16-35L combo sooner Arhh..

Keep it up. That lens takes such coool images and so do you:D

Thanks, dude.

[verty]

Here's a "few".

All taken with the 1D2. Hope there wasn't too many.

very nice example Tkjaer!!

nice gallery as well :)

(http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=88612)

[Lord_Malone]

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/103/lord1088wy3.jpg

[huhging]

Here is one more....
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p40/Huhging/BloodMt3.jpg

[Scuff]

Here is an interior hand held......

http://i5.pbase.com/o6/83/482183/1/73822820.li6ZWXhN.LeedsCastleBedroom.jpg

[huhging]

That is a beautiful interior.
Nice color combination.
BTW...your picture is really sharp.....I envy you

[Tareq]

Here is an interior hand held......



WOW, nice interior shot.
you have great gear, i envy you.

[wei328]

The flare on this lens is too much, is it just my copy?
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/116/294837593_d010f5330a_o.jpg

[kampphoto]

I got this lens yesterday and all I can say is holy crap it's sweet!!!

It's so light you can hand hold shots at like 1/10th of a second, and so bloody sharp at f2.8 =) I'll post some shots when I can get outside to shoot... it's -30 right now =(

[nicksan]

I've gotten similar flare.

The flare on this lens is too much, is it just my copy?

[tkjaer]

very nice example Tkjaer!!

nice gallery as well :)



Thanks a bunch! :)

[Lord_Malone]

The flare on this lens is too much, is it just my copy?
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/116/294837593_d010f5330a_o.jpg

Considering where you are in relation to the sun, I would say this is normal. The 16-35L is prone to flare, but if you're creative you can use that to your advantage. ;)

[AeroSmith]

16mm: f/16; 1/80s; ISO 100. 1DIIN.


http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/132038783-L.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

16mm: f/16; 1/80s; ISO 100. 1DIIN.


http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/132038783-L.jpg


Great shot, man!

[AeroSmith]

Thank you! :D

[Lord_Malone]

So are we starting a new 16-35L archive when the Mark II samples start pooring in, or will we just be adding to this one?

[Double Negative]

So are we starting a new 16-35L archive when the Mark II samples start pooring in, or will we just be adding to this one?

Might make more sense to start another so as not to confuse anyone?

[august23]

So any shots with that MKII version yet?

[radiohead]

16mm

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/221/467267880_9560b6ed78_o.jpg

and then 35mm

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/222/467267952_44aa0e807f_o.jpg

I LOVE this lens.

[Shadowplay]

Here's one from last night, my brother and his fiancee. They want some "engagement" photos, but not like you see in the wedding forums where it's all so beautiful and gay. Like normal shots of them around the house. Just one remote 580ex on pocketwizard stuck above a cabinet for room fill so I don't blow existing lighting.

http://www.eek3.us/ot/webber.jpg

[nicksan]

I can't get over the colors that this lens puts out. Absolutely awesome in its vividness!!!

[off]

Rented the 16-35 last week. Amazing lens. Make me wonder how much better the 16-35 II is...

1/60 @ f/4 / 16mm / Av / ISO400

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e302/Off76/Miscellaneous/tony_thai_1.jpg

[cdhender]

Am I crazy or does this lense have better color/contrast compared to equivalents? Ie, 17-40L and 17-55 IS?

I'm considering upgrading...just having trouble pulling the trigger...

[Double Negative]

Am I crazy or does this lense have better color/contrast compared to equivalents? Ie, 17-40L and 17-55 IS?

I'm considering upgrading...just having trouble pulling the trigger...

Some may be due to PP, some the lens... But typically, a prime will outperform a zoom.

[bsmotril]

Here's one:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/143/384000151_ac9bf71e81_o.jpg

And Another:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/201/471215914_4332518a2a.jpg

[Phil Light]

I actually don't mind a little bit of lens flare.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/jsolenberg/Sculpture.jpg

I really love this lens.

[chuckandbob]

Really though, other than a couple hundred bucks, what is the difference between the original version of this lens and the " II " version?

[Double Negative]

Really though, other than a couple hundred bucks, what is the difference between the original version of this lens and the " II " version?

According to Canon, the edge sharpness was enhanced. This is mostly for the FF shooters, but even the croppers gain a little. Worth the upgrade? If you shoot with a crop camera, probably not. One more thing to consider is the new 82mm filter size, whereas the original had 77mm. You'll need to purchase new filters - and at the 82mm size, they're quite pricey.

[chuckandbob]

Ah, thanks for the info. Good to know as I have a 5D.

[Tom W]

According to Canon, the edge sharpness was enhanced. This is mostly for the FF shooters, but even the croppers gain a little. Worth the upgrade? If you shoot with a crop camera, probably not. One more thing to consider is the new 82mm filter size, whereas the original had 77mm. You'll need to purchase new filters - and at the 82mm size, they're quite pricey.

Edge/corner sharpness is definately improved on the Mk II, flare is significantly reduced, barrel distortion at 16 mm is less on the new lens, and CA in the corners is cut. Definately an improvement for full-framers, especially if you're going to frequently shoot at f/8 or faster, or if you want to shoot architecture.

[nicksan]

Hmmm...my impression from my readings is that while the improvement is there, it isn't anything "earth shattering"...

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-16-35mm-f-2.8-L-II-USM-Lens-Review.aspx


Edge/corner sharpness is definately improved on the Mk II, flare is significantly reduced, barrel distortion at 16 mm is less on the new lens, and CA in the corners is cut. Definately an improvement for full-framers, especially if you're going to frequently shoot at f/8 or faster, or if you want to shoot architecture.

[chuckandbob]

You people suck.

I had to go buy this lens today.

Thanks. :)

[Lord_Malone]

Revisted...

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/4157/img35110jsedit2qp5.jpg

[Tom W]

Hmmm...my impression from my readings is that while the improvement is there, it isn't anything "earth shattering"...

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-16-35mm-f-2.8-L-II-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

Which do you like better, A, or B (shot at 19 or 20 mm, f/2.8 ):

Center A:
http://www.pbase.com/photosbytom/image/78701654.jpg


Center B:
http://www.pbase.com/photosbytom/image/78701655.jpg


Bottom edge A:
http://www.pbase.com/photosbytom/image/78701656.jpg


Bottom edge B:
http://www.pbase.com/photosbytom/image/78701657.jpg


Left edge A:
http://www.pbase.com/photosbytom/image/78701658.jpg


Left edge B:
http://www.pbase.com/photosbytom/image/78701659.jpg

I loved the 16-35 Mk I - the best ultra-wide I had found until now. But the Mk II is better. At wide apertures, the Mk II is impressively better, particularly at the wide end (16-24 mm or so) and especially towards the edges and corners. At f/11, they are roughly equal in terms of sharpness.

As to flare, the Mk II is definately much better. I have yet to induce the type of flare in the Mk II that the Mk I occasionally gave me.

[Double Negative]

With such a wide angle as the 16-35mm provides, flare is no surprise. Glad to hear that this was addressed in the Mk II version. My solution? Just hold a hand out in the periperhery of the lens to block the light causing the flare... Not elegant, but hey, it solves the problem. :)

[AeroSmith]

Revisted...

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/4157/img35110jsedit2qp5.jpg


Fabulous shot. The sky is amazing. This lens loves f/16.

[Phil Light]

I'm starting to like this lens.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/jsolenberg/ECSunsetIV.jpg

[radiohead]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/234/515074988_44c20bd028_o.jpg

[AngryCorgi]

I got my used 16-35L the other day! I am Loving this lens!!

Here is my first 16mm (20mm FOV, 1D2) of some of my favorite surroundings.

[dfindr]

. . . Just one remote 580ex on pocketwizard stuck above a cabinet for room fill so I don't blow existing lighting.


OK, SO HOW DID YOU DO THAT WITH THE 580EX AND THE PW? THE HOOKUP I MEAN?:mrgreen:

[Shadowplay]

OK, SO HOW DID YOU DO THAT WITH THE 580EX AND THE PW? THE HOOKUP I MEAN?:mrgreen:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/421306-REG/Paramount_PMMHSF1_Miniphone_to_Female_Hot.html

Then I set the 580ex manually to probably around 1/4 power or something so it "matched ambient" and tossed it up on top of the cabinet to the right (out of view)

[the_incubus]

with my 30D what do you guys think my next lens should be. This, 24-70 or 24-105?

[Tareq]

with my 30D what do you guys think my next lens should be. This, 24-70 or 24-105?

For what purpose? I have both and i like them both, hence, i use 24-70 much more.

[AngryCorgi]

A couple of mk1 photos from today (both 5-image-HDRs, 1d2, CS2-spawned-false-blur/vignetting-of-edge). The one thing that just absolutely stuns me about this lens is its rich color rendition. RAWs converted with no modification look like JPEGs with +2 saturation!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1218/932689958_92fe77c40d_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1340/932689886_79ce08af57_b.jpg

[ducko]

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/16-35_09.jpg



This picture of the skate boarder is so awesome! It just sold me. Because of this photo, I am now going to purchase this lens. I have been trying to decide which wide angle I was going to get and now I'm sold. You should go straight to Canon and ask for your share of the commission from my sale. ;-)

[Lord_Malone]

Originally posted here...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=355715

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1466/niagra03800x533bg7.jpg

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3521/niagra01800x533jj3.jpg

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5325/niagra02800x533iy7.jpg

[echo]

Great pics Ed :)

[BBrat]

ED, very nice pics, fantastic color!!

[Lord_Malone]

Thanks, fellers. ;)

[bufferbure1]

:)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1433/1301032080_15ec1d10d3_o.jpg