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Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USM vs Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L USM

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CanonEF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L USM
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2016March 1995
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length16–35 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionSixteen elements in eleven groups18 elements in 15 groups
Special elementsTwo large-diameter glass-moulded aspherical elements, one ground aspherical element and two UD elementsFour UD elements
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating and Subwavelength Structure Coating; front and rear fluorine coatings according to The Digital PictureSuper Spectra coatings
DiaphragmNine circular bladesEight blades
Angle of viewHorizontal 98°–54°; vertical 74°10′–38°; diagonal 108°10′–63°Horizontal 29°–10°; vertical 19°30′–7°; diagonal 34°–12°
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityFull-frame and APS-C Canon EF DSLRsCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportExtenders cannot be used; the manual also states that no compatible close-up lenses are availableCanon Extender EF1.4X gives 98–280 mm f/4; EF2X gives 140–400 mm f/5.6, with autofocus supported according to Canon
Adaptor supportCanon UK lists EOS M use with the EF-EOS M mount adaptorCanon Extension Tube EF12 II gives 0.22–0.06× magnification; EF25 II gives 0.41–0.14×
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m1.5 m
Maximum magnification0.25×0.16×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual override; keep the shutter half-pressed after autofocus when adjusting focus manuallyRing-type USM with mechanical full-time manual focusing
Focus distance detail–Internal focusing; non-rotating front filter thread; minimum 1.5 m focus and maximum 0.16× magnification at 200 mm
Stabilisation detail–No optical image stabilisation (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)
Magnification detailAt 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 resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm84.6 mm
Length127.5 mm193.6 mm
Weight790 g1,310 g
ControlsSeparate zoom and focus rings, AF/MF switch and distance windowAF/MF switch, focus-range limiter, focus and zoom rings (The Digital Picture)
Zoom designConstant outer length with inner front-tube movement according to both reviews; the manual advises zooming before focusingInternal zooming maintains the physical length throughout the zoom range (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)
Filter detailOne front filter may be fitted; the manual specifies the 82 mm Canon PL-C B polariser and removing the hood for adjustment–
Weather resistanceSealed construction and rubber mount ring; the manual recommends an 82 mm Canon PROTECT filter for best dust and water resistanceCanon states water and dust resistance; The Digital Picture describes partial sealing around switches and rings, with no lens-mount gasket and a front filter needed for sealing
Dimensions detailLength measured from the mount surface to the front; front and rear caps add 24 mm84.6 mm maximum diameter × 193.6 mm length
Tripod mount–Included tripod collar (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)
Weight detailApproximately 790 g for the lens alone, excluding accessories, in Canon's instruction manual–
Lens hoodReversible EW-88D hood with release button–
In the boxLens, EW-88D hood, LP1222 case, E-82 II front cap, rear cap E and user manualLens hood and case (Canon); lens caps and tripod collar (ePHOTOzine)
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records October 2016 marketing; no first-sale day is statedMarketed in March 1995 according to Canon Camera Museum

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