Just Got My Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM: Just sold my 17-40 and received my 16-35 today. Not a bad day! Just took a couple of quick shots and thought I would post them in case anyone...

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Just sold my 17-40 and received my 16-35 today. Not a bad day! Just took a couple of quick shots and thought I would post them in case anyone is interested. Shot handheld, wide open at f/4, 16mm, ISO 100. Canon 6D. No in-camera correction. No pp. Hazy, overcast day. IS and AF (single center point) both active.

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ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Good luck with your new lens. I'm sure you are going to like it.

TheDman Loc: USA

Been loving mine. Took it around the Canadian Rockies a couple weeks ago, and it didn't disappoint. Great upgrade in sharpness over my old 17-40, great lens for landscapes.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

ebrunner wrote:

Good luck with your new lens. I'm sure you are going to like it.

Thank You

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

TheDman wrote:

Been loving mine. Took it around the Canadian Rockies a couple weeks ago, and it didn't disappoint. Great upgrade in sharpness over my old 17-40, great lens for landscapes.

Good to know. Thanks

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

On the What's New section at Rockwell's site, he's saying this lens is so sharp, it makes Canon's older wide angles look broken ....

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

CHG_CANON wrote:

On the What's New section at Rockwell's site, he's saying this lens is so sharp, it makes Canon's older wide angles look broken ....

I hope he's right!

lukan Loc: Chicago, IL

LFingar wrote:

I hope he's right!

You've bought yourself a jewel. That lens is simply excellent and on the 6D is nothing short of magic. LFINGAR, I hope you really enjoy it! I'm a little envious... :mrgreen: :thumbup:

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

lukan wrote:

You've bought yourself a jewel. That lens is simply excellent and on the 6D is nothing short of magic. LFINGAR, I hope you really enjoy it! I'm a little envious... :mrgreen: :thumbup:

Trade you for a 1Dx?? :D

lukan Loc: Chicago, IL

LFingar wrote:

Trade you for a 1Dx?? :D

LF, the 1DX is great, but you have to realize just how good the 6D's sensor is. It's also great. You aren't going to shoot anything fast with that lens, and for what you'll shoot, you have a terrific combo! I love the 6D, and the lens is a wonderful match for it. Enjoy them both, as you have great camera/lens taste yourself! :thumbup:

Denisedancer Loc: Sydney Australia

LFingar your photos are certainly nice and sharp.

I don't understand how there could be much difference between the two lenses?

17-40 and 16-35

Appreciate if someone can enlighten me.

I realise the 6D definitely helps with the photos.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Denisedancer wrote:

LFingar your photos are certainly nice and sharp.

I don't understand how there could be much difference between the two lenses?

17-40 and 16-35

Appreciate if someone can enlighten me.

I realise the 6D definitely helps with the photos.

The 17-40 is certainly a good lens, but the 16-35, even though it covers only a slightly different focal length, has 2 advantages:
It has Image Stabilization,which the 17-40 doesn't. Some people claim it is unnecessary, but I like it. Especially the latest generation IS.
The lens also tests better for sharpness and color, especially in the corners, over the 17-40. I didn't do a side-by-side comparison, since I have already sold my 17-40, but so far I like the results.
Now, if it will just quit raining so that I can go out and play with my new toy!

TheDman Loc: USA

LFingar wrote:

The lens also tests better for sharpness and color, especially in the corners, over the 17-40.

Bingo! It's the sharpness. The 17-40 was a bit soft, especially if you were printing large. Canon has never been known for good wide angles, and for years Nikon and even Sigma were beating them in that focal length. This is the first wide-angle zoom that Canon has produced that I would consider top-grade.

Here's one from the recent trip. 18mm, f/11.
http://ddphotos.com/assiniboine.jpg

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

TheDman wrote:

Bingo! It's the sharpness. The 17-40 was a bit soft, especially if you were printing large. Canon has never been known for good wide angles, and for years Nikon and even Sigma were beating them in that focal length. This is the first wide-angle zoom that Canon has produced that I would consider top-grade.

Here's one from the recent trip. 18mm, f/11.
http://ddphotos.com/assiniboine.jpg

That is a gorgeous photo!

TheDman Loc: USA

LFingar wrote:

That is a gorgeous photo!

Thanks! Tried to make it pretty big to show some of the detail. I was really happy with all the little detail in the trees, etc. Good 'microcontrast', as they say.