Review of the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens

There’s no doubt that in photography the lens is the photographer’s greatest tool, and having the right lens for the job is the same as a mechanic having the right tools for his or her job. Having a powerful lens like the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens on hand is a huge asset for any photographer’s artillery.

This is a 16-36mm is an ultra wide-angle zoom lens, and packs a f/2.8 maximum aperture. This means that you can get crystal clear photos with beautiful natural light without having to wash them out with a flash.

Also important are the 3 high-precision aspherical lens elements. Having the aspherical lens gives you a great advantage because the element is shaped and calculated in order to give you the ultimate single point of focus. Your shots will have a high sharp contrast with minimal flare, even with the larger aperture of this lens. Being that this is an ultra wide angle lens; the aspherical elements will help to more effectively correct distortion.

This lens also employs a ring-type USM (Ultra Sonic Motor). This gives you the photographer an ultra quick edge with the auto-focusing – internally – while at the very same time all happening very silently. This is the ultimate in lens motors and Canon is coveted for being one of the best in this regard, as well as many others.

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens is 3.5 inches in diameter, and has a length of 4.4 inches. It comes with a 1 year warranty. An ultra quality lens that’s virtually risk free for 1 year sounds like a deal you probably won’t want to pass up.