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Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USM vs Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

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CanonEF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USMCanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
Overview
Released2007November 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length16–35 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionSixteen elements in twelve groupsFourteen elements in ten groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements of different types and two UD elementsHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatingAir Sphere Coating (ASC) according to Canon
DiaphragmSeven circular bladesNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of viewHorizontal 98°–54°; vertical 74°10′–38°; diagonal 108°10′–63°28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° vertical
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors
Teleconverter supportCanon EF1.4× II and EF2× II are incompatible; the manual also excludes 250D and 500D close-up lensesNot compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheet
Adaptor support–Canon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.22×0.12×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with mechanical full-time manual focusing; after One Shot AF, keep the shutter half-pressed while turning the focus ringRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UK
Focus distance detail–Internal focusing according to ePHOTOzine
Magnification detailAt 35 mm, EF12 II gives 0.62×–0.36× and EF25 II gives 1.11×–0.80×; both tubes are incompatible at 16 mmCanon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubes
Stabilisation detail–Four-stop optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to Canon
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm88.6 mm
Length111.6 mm105.4 mm
Weight640 g950 g
ControlsSeparate zoom and focus rings, AF/MF switch and distance windowAF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markings
Zoom designConstant exterior length with movement of the inner front tube according to both reviews–
Filter detail82 mm front thread; the manual permits one filter and specifies an 82 mm Canon circular polarising filter–
Weather resistanceThe manual requires a separately sold Canon PROTECT filter for dust and water resistance because the front element moves during zooming; without it the lens is not dust or water resistant. Rubber mount sealDust and moisture resistance according to Canon UK
Dimensions detailLength measured from the mount to the front; caps add 21.5 mm with E-82U or 24 mm with E-82 II88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon
Weight detailUK specifications and Camera Museum publish 640 g; Canon's version 1.2 instruction manual publishes 635 g for the lens alone, without explaining the difference–
Lens hoodReversible EW-88 hoodSupplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UK
In the boxLens, hood and soft case according to Canon UKLens, ET-83E hood, E-77II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 pouch and user manual according to Canon UK
Release detailCamera Museum's exact-model table records April 2007 marketing, whereas its III-generation history calls the II a March 2007 release; neither identifies a regional distinction, so the headline retains the yearCanon Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not given

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