Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III Coming in June [CR3]

[Canon Rumors]

<p>We’re told that we can expect to see the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III to be announced in June of 2016, and availability coming fairly quickly, likely by the end of July.</p>
<p>A person who has used the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III says it’s every bit as good as the recent L offerings from Canon and “solves the most glaring weaknesses of the current version.”</p>
<p>We haven’t been told anything about pricing yet, but we hope to hear more about that in the coming weeks.</p>
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[Chaitanya]

thats interesting, I hope Canon launches 50mm Macro or 1.4 replacement at same event. I personally would like a ef 50/60 1:1 IF macro lens.

 

[nda]

Excellent

 

[stavrosg]

Really interesting, indeed.

As long as it doesn't end up double the price, it should make a fine addition to my kit.

 

[Cheekysascha]

Oh damn it, I just picked up the 16-35mm f4 is two weeks ago oh well I think I'm sorted with it and the 14mm 2.8 ii for lowlight.

 

[Antono Refa]

Had to go and check the mkII was released a decade ago. For some reason I thought it was a bit newer.

 

[romanr74]

I'm getting excited... If the promise holds true I might have two 16-35 for sale...

 

[Loswr]

Usually used my 16-35/2.8 II stopped down, sold it after the 16-35/4L IS came out, but opted for the TS-E 17/4L instead. If anything, will get the 11-24/4L as a UWA over a 16-35/2.8 III.

I wonder if the MkIII will have the blue goo?

 

[d]

Count me in for one of these.

d.

 

[adventureous]

Looks like my Christmas is coming early.

 

[Dfunk99]

But . . . . will it have IS?????

 

[Memdroid]

I've been waiting for this update. I am dumping my 16-35 II right now.

 

[StoneColdCoffee]

Been waiting for this. I wasnt sure if it would be late this year or next..or if at all.
Would be great to have it for Filters. miss that with my Tamron 15-30, which replace the 16-35II.

crossing fingers its below $1600...but somehow i doubt it

 

[Labdoc]

Awesome. i was just about to pull the trigger on the Tamron 15-30 F2.8. Now I'll wait and see.

 

[j-nord]

Yes, please and low coma! I still haven't picked up any samyang/rokinon lenses for astro because I've been waiting for this much more versatile lens!

 

[romanr74]

But . . . . will it have IS?????

I don't think so.
You'll have to make a choice between IS (at f/4) or f/2.8 (w/o IS).

 

[GMCPhotographics]

I best get saving....For me, the f2.8 aperture is more important than size or Image Stabilization. The current mkII has the best sunstars of any lens I know...I just hope Canon keep that the same...although I suspect they will follow the f4's route and put more blades in the aperture than necessary.

A flat plane of focus at f2.8, low CA and newer and better coatings would really help this lens. The current mkII is already very good for flare control (way better than the 24-70IIL at 24mm), but like all things...there's room for improvement.

I was pondering this the other day. Canon used to get a bad rap for their wide lenses. But these days, they have the most interesting, innovative, creative and capable wide lenses in their lens portfolio...more so than any other brand. The fish eye zoom 8-15L....unique and the last fisheye I'll ever need. The TS-e 17L...again unique and a fantastic optic. The new 11-24mm L is the widest rectilinear zoom lens ever made and again it's an amazing optic. The 16-35 LIS f4 has won a lot of hearts for it's impressive optical capability...so an f2.8 version should be very welcome too.

 

[romanr74]

I best get saving....For me, the f2.8 aperture is more important than size or Image Stabilization. The current mkII has the best sunstars of any lens I know...I just hope Canon keep that the same...although I suspect they will follow the f4's route and put more blades in the aperture than necessary.

A flat plane of focus at f2.8, low CA and newer and better coatings would really help this lens. The current mkII is already very good for flare control (way better than the 24-70IIL at 24mm), but like all things...there's room for improvement.

I was pondering this the other day. Canon used to get a bad rap for their wide lenses. But these days, they have the most interesting, innovative, creative and capable wide lenses in their lens portfolio...more so than any other brand. The fish eye zoom 8-15L....unique and the last fisheye I'll ever need. The TS-e 17L...again unique and a fantastic optic. The new 11-24mm L is the widest rectilinear zoom lens ever made and again it's an amazing optic. The 16-35 LIS f4 has won a lot of hearts for it's impressive optical capability...so an f2.8 version should be very welcome too.

Couldn't agree more. However, shift does quite some bad to the corners/extremes of the TS-E 17L. Yet in general I agree that the recent wide lens relases from Canon are unmatched by competition. It took me a while actually going for the 11-24 for its sheer price - but I'm still in a long honeymoon...

 

[Random Orbits]

Interesting... Had a 16-35 II for a period of time but didn't like it. Replaced it with the 16-35 f/4 IS, which has grown on me. IS ended up being more useful than I thought it would, but I still miss the f/2.8. Will wait for reviews on the 16-35 III before considering it, and then wait some for the price drop or for the lens to show up in the refurb store. Too bad it won't have IS!

 

[tron]

Yes, please and low coma! I still haven't picked up any samyang/rokinon lenses for astro because I've been waiting for this much more versatile lens!

+10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

It is the only thing that will make me buy it.