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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM

The third-generation pro wide zoom for EF: much sharper corners than the II, sealing and fluorine coatings, 790g with 82mm filters. A landscape, event and astro workhorse.

Starting from
£2389 new
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Core
Released
2016
Focal Length
16–35mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Canon EF
Filter Size
82mm
Dimensions
88.5mm diameter × 127.5mm length
Weight
790g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.25x
Min. Focus Distance
0.28m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.9
Street
6.6
Travel
5.7
Wedding & Events
7.4
Vlogging & Video
6.1
Filmmaking
5.5
Documentary
6.2
Landscape
8.3
Casual
4.9
Food
5.5
Macro
4.9
Architecture
8.3
Astrophotography
7.8
Underwater
7.9
✅ Great For
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Landscape 8.3 Strong on optical quality, focal length and weather sealing.
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Architecture 8.3 Strong on optical quality, focal length and filter compatibility.
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Underwater 7.9 Strong on focal length, optical quality and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Macro 4.9 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.
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Casual 4.9 Held back by focal length and value for money.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM