Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Apr 23, 2013 00:27:47 #
Apr 23, 2013 00:41:09 #
PaulaBrady wrote:
Any comments on this lens? Thinking seriously about getting one....
What body will you be using?
Apr 23, 2013 00:48:43 #
Apr 23, 2013 01:15:47 #
PaulaBrady wrote:
Any comments on this lens? Thinking seriously about getting one....
Great lens. Steep price. Obviously, you need the speed. If you don't, consider the Canon 17-40mm f/4L.
Apr 23, 2013 01:44:19 #
PaulaBrady wrote:
Any comments on this lens? Thinking seriously about getting one....
Can't help you. I have a Sigma 10-20mm f3.5.
Apr 23, 2013 01:48:22 #
Might be worth holding out to see the new sigma lens coming soon (18-35 f/1.8)
Apr 23, 2013 01:50:18 #
I have the lens. I use it regularly for composite backgrounds.
I have an image of pittsburgh at night taken with this lens about a year ago. Image is on the first page of my website at the bottom. Enlarge your browser before you click on the thumbnail. You will get a very large detailed image.
I have an image of pittsburgh at night taken with this lens about a year ago. Image is on the first page of my website at the bottom. Enlarge your browser before you click on the thumbnail. You will get a very large detailed image.
Apr 23, 2013 01:59:38 #
Michael O'
Loc: Midwest right now
PaulaBrady wrote:
Any comments on this lens? Thinking seriously about getting one....
Have it, like it. Does all I ask of it. I keep a "slim" B&W UV filter on it, as I keep a UV on most, simply for protection. The "slim" mount avoids vignetting. It is one of only 3 or 4 I'm taking on a coming trip where, amongst other things, I'll be shooting in-city architecturals and street scenes. You will like its results. You can buy cheaper, can't you can't beat Canon glass ! Enjoy.
Apr 23, 2013 02:02:02 #
PaulaBrady wrote:
I'll have to use my Canon 40d until I can afford an upgrade
That's a very nice lens indeed but on a crop sensor it seems like overkill. Are you planning to move to a full frame camera?
Apr 23, 2013 02:07:33 #
PaulaBrady wrote:
Any comments on this lens? Thinking seriously about getting one....
Paula, I looked at the 16-35mkll when I purchased the 17-40.
I tried a 16-35 mkl and it's sharper than the 17-40. I have not used the 16-35 mkll but it's supposed to be considerably sharper than the mkl.
I think it's with the money for anyone wanting a top of the line wide angle zoom.
Look at the reviews on all three at "the digital picture".
Good luck.
Apr 23, 2013 05:53:08 #
PaulaBrady wrote:
Any comments on this lens? Thinking seriously about getting one....
This is an excellent wide angle lens which I use with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Excellent definition, if you are after a good wide angle for your Canon, have no worries with this lens. :thumbup:
Apr 23, 2013 09:17:05 #
I have had the 16-35 2.8 for probably close to 15 years now going back to using it with an EOS 1n film body and it is an excellent lens.
My digital bodies have all been crop sensor and it still provides a nice wide sharp image on a crop sensor body.
I mostly just use it for sunsets and storm clouds since I occasionally shoot weather for our local ABC TV News station.
Took this sunset on Sat. evening using the 16-25
My digital bodies have all been crop sensor and it still provides a nice wide sharp image on a crop sensor body.
I mostly just use it for sunsets and storm clouds since I occasionally shoot weather for our local ABC TV News station.
Took this sunset on Sat. evening using the 16-25
Apr 23, 2013 10:27:50 #
RixPix wrote:
That's a very nice lens indeed but on a crop sensor it seems like overkill. Are you planning to move to a full frame camera?
Why do you consider it overkill for a crop camera?
Apr 23, 2013 11:16:47 #
PaulaBrady wrote:
I'll have to use my Canon 40d until I can afford an upgrade
It's a good lens...not GREAT but pretty darn good.
For the price; which was astronomical, I didn't think it was worth the cash...I ended up buying a fixed 14mm (Samyang) which was actually sharper wide open than this lens.
People like this lens...but I wasn't incredibly impressed.
Apr 23, 2013 13:29:05 #
I was going to hold off on the full frame - but am getting itchy for an upgrade. I'd like to upgrade by the end of the year.
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