Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USM vs Canon EF 24–105mm f/4L IS USM
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| CanonEF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USM | CanonEF 24–105mm f/4L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2016 | 2005 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16–35 mm | 24–105 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Optical construction | Sixteen elements in eleven groups | Eighteen elements in thirteen groups |
| Special elements | Two large-diameter glass-moulded aspherical elements, one ground aspherical element and two UD elements | Three aspherical elements, comprising two replica and one glass-moulded element, plus one Super UD element |
| Coatings | Air Sphere Coating and Subwavelength Structure Coating; front and rear fluorine coatings according to The Digital Picture | – |
| Diaphragm | Nine circular blades | Eight blades with a circular aperture |
| Angle of view | Horizontal 98°–54°; vertical 74°10′–38°; diagonal 108°10′–63° | 84°–23°20′ diagonal, 74°–19°20′ horizontal and 53°–13° vertical |
| Mount and compatibility | ||
| Mounts | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Image circle | Full frame | Full frame |
| Compatibility | Full-frame and APS-C Canon EF DSLRs | Canon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors |
| Teleconverter support | Extenders cannot be used; the manual also states that no compatible close-up lenses are available | Canon's manual excludes EF1.4X II and EF2X II extenders |
| Adaptor support | Canon UK lists EOS M use with the EF-EOS M mount adaptor | EF12 II extension tube gives 0.60–0.50× at 24 mm and 0.40–0.12× at 105 mm; EF25 II is incompatible at 24 mm and gives 0.61–0.27× at 105 mm |
| Focus and stabilisation | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.28 m | 0.45 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.25× | 0.23× |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes |
| Autofocus detail | Ring USM with full-time manual override; keep the shutter half-pressed after autofocus when adjusting focus manually | Ring USM autofocus with full-time manual focusing. Canon's manual specifies turning the ring with the shutter half-pressed after One Shot AF |
| Focus distance detail | – | Internal focusing without front-element rotation according to The Digital Picture |
| Stabilisation detail | – | Canon claims stabilisation equivalent to a shutter speed three stops faster. The manual cautions that stabilisation may be less effective when panning and cannot compensate for subject movement |
| Magnification detail | At 35 mm, EF12 II gives 0.65×–0.36× and EF25 II gives 1.14×–0.80×; both tubes are incompatible at 16 mm | – |
| Design | ||
| Dust and moisture resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Maximum diameter | 88.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Length | 127.5 mm | 107 mm |
| Weight | 790 g | 670 g (better) |
| Controls | Separate zoom and focus rings, AF/MF switch and distance window | Separate zoom and focus rings, AF/MF and stabilisation switches, distance window and infrared focus index |
| Zoom design | Constant outer length with inner front-tube movement according to both reviews; the manual advises zooming before focusing | Extending barrel with rotary zoom control according to both reviews |
| Filter detail | One front filter may be fitted; the manual specifies the 82 mm Canon PL-C B polariser and removing the hood for adjustment | – |
| Weather resistance | Sealed construction and rubber mount ring; the manual recommends an 82 mm Canon PROTECT filter for best dust and water resistance | Canon's manual describes a sealed structure and rubber mount ring for dust and drip resistance. The Digital Picture recommends a protective filter to complete protection |
| Dimensions detail | Length measured from the mount surface to the front; front and rear caps add 24 mm | Maximum diameter × length; size and 670 g weight are lens-only. Caps add 21.5 mm to length according to Canon's manual |
| Weight detail | Approximately 790 g for the lens alone, excluding accessories, in Canon's instruction manual | – |
| Lens hood | Reversible EW-88D hood with release button | EW-83H petal hood, reversible for storage |
| In the box | Lens, EW-88D hood, LP1222 case, E-82 II front cap, rear cap E and user manual | Lens, EW-83H hood and soft pouch according to The Digital Picture |
| Release detail | Canon Camera Museum records October 2016 marketing; no first-sale day is stated | Canon Camera Museum's exact-model table records October 2005 marketing. Its later EF 24–105mm IS STM page retrospectively describes this lens as released in September 2005; no first-sale day or explanation for the month difference is given |
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