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Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USM vs Canon EF 80–200mm f/2.8L

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CanonEF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USMCanonEF 80–200mm f/2.8L
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2016September 1989
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length16–35 mm80–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionSixteen elements in eleven groups16 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsTwo large-diameter glass-moulded aspherical elements, one ground aspherical element and two UD elements–
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating and Subwavelength Structure Coating; front and rear fluorine coatings according to The Digital Picture–
DiaphragmNine circular bladesEight blades
Angle of viewHorizontal 98°–54°; vertical 74°10′–38°; diagonal 108°10′–63°–
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 availableNot compatible with Canon EF extenders according to Bob Atkins
Adaptor supportCanon UK lists EOS M use with the EF-EOS M mount adaptor–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m1.8 m
Maximum magnification0.25×0.13×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual override; keep the shutter half-pressed after autofocus when adjusting focus manuallyAutofocus without USM or full-time manual override according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies an Arc Form Drive motor
Focus distance detail–Non-rotating front during focusing according to Bob Atkins; internal focusing according to Ken Rockwell
Stabilisation detail–No optical image stabilisation according to Ken Rockwell
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 resistantYes–
Filter diameter82 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm84 mm
Length127.5 mm185.7 mm
Weight790 g–
ControlsSeparate zoom and focus rings, AF/MF switch and distance windowSeparate zoom and focus rings; focus limiter and manual focus switch according to Bob Atkins
Zoom designConstant outer length with inner front-tube movement according to both reviews; the manual advises zooming before focusingInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Ken Rockwell
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 resistance–
Dimensions detailLength measured from the mount surface to the front; front and rear caps add 24 mm84 mm maximum diameter × 185.7 mm length
Weight detailApproximately 790 g for the lens alone, excluding accessories, in Canon's instruction manualCanon Camera Museum specifies 1,330 g without identifying whether the collar is included. Ken Rockwell measures 1,276.4 g without the collar and 1,411.95 g with it; these are sample measurements, not the maker's lens-only figure.
Tripod mount–Removable tripod collar according to Bob Atkins
Lens hoodReversible EW-88D hood with release buttonSupplied hood according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies ES-79
In the boxLens, EW-88D hood, LP1222 case, E-82 II front cap, rear cap E and user manualLens hood and hard case according to Bob Atkins
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records October 2016 marketing; no first-sale day is statedMarketed in September 1989 according to Canon Camera Museum; Canon identifies the March 1995 EF 70–200mm f/2.8L USM as its successor

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