Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens

gary996 · 31 Oct 2012 at 19:00

Anyone using this lens?
How you finding it?
Is there a very good alternative to this or is this the best?

Many thanks

gary996 · 31 Oct 2012 at 20:48

rafster said:
Got one a few weeks ago havent taken it outside much but played about with it with our cats.

Lens is very nice centre is very sharp corners good. Def much better than the 10-22mm I had on efs. Build quality is great and I like how the barrel doesn't extend on zoom. Downfall is 82mm filter size so had to go buy another Hoya HD filter but the larger front end looks cool.

I havent tried the 17-40 as an alternative

I got it for 1000 on Amazon.

I have the 10-22 at the moment but considering going full frame (7D at mo) so would have to change my lens. It does appear to be very nice will have a look for some reviews.

gary996 · 31 Oct 2012 at 20:49

D.P. said:
If you are doing static work and don't mind MF then a popular option is to get an F-mount adapter and use the Nikon 14-24, much sharper. Used by a lot of canon landscape togs.

Interesting idea will have a look into this as an option.

gary996 · 31 Oct 2012 at 20:51

42zx
I like to have the fast lens but yes the 17-40 f4 would save some pennies

gary996 · 1 Nov 2012 at 08:16

Looks like I will be going the 17-40 route and spend the saving else where.

Cheers guys

gary996 · 1 Nov 2012 at 16:26

D.P. said:
The difference in the lenses lies in the sharpness not the aperture.

Yes but is the 16-35 more pin sharp than the 17-40?