Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens

As a realtor, I need a wide angle lens that delivers clear pictures which will determine whether or not a potential buyer sitting st home viewing potential properties on-line is going to ake the initiative to physically come see the property. This lens delivers. I used to have the f/2.8L but found the Image Stabalization to be a worthwhile trade off.

I rented both the 2.8 iii and the 4 of this lens. I really appreciate the IS of the 4, which got me more useable photos than the 2.8. I bought the 4 for its IS and price. I am happy with my purchase because I find myself needing a wide angle more than my telephoto or kit lens. The IS is great for the shots I need indoors in low light and ability to use it longer during dusk and dawn photos outside without a tripod.

I am an amateur photographer. I have been shooting wildlife for the past 6 years or so. I wanted to branch out and experiment with landscapes. I believe this lens was exactly the boost I needed to get me going.

Well constructed. Good quality. Great picture clarity.

This is a great lens!!! Beautiful landscapes. Very sharp images.

Awesome lens! Use it for hiking and getting great shots of nature. Must have lens for photographers.

I bought this lens used to replace my 10-18mm EF-S lens. Wow what a difference. The 10-18mm was very good but this lens is great. Took it hiking at 7 Tubs near Wilkes-Barre, PA on my R7 and it was easy to carry and a light rain shower was not an issue at all.

In order to reduce the weight and space in my backpack, I sold the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 for my T3i and bought this EF 16-35 f/4L just before my trip to Nepal and Bhutan so that I only needed to carry 1 lens and 1 body - 5DM3 (I normally have the 35mm f/1.4L on the 5DM3) for mainly shooting landscape. First of all, I screwed on an UV filter so that the front lens element is protected and also to provide dust/water resistance as recommended by Canon. The body - Unlike other L lenses, this one is made of plastic. I think, with proper care, this material should be fine for years under normal use but only time will tell. The mount - It's metal and with weather seal as expected. The zoom ring - very smooth with just the right amount of friction and no noticeable free play. The front element does not rotate or extend when zoomed as I preferred. The focus ring - very good quality, wide rubberized band with smooth resistance/damping that helps when precise manual focusing is needed. Image quality - I did not perform any professional tests on the image quality but only looking at the images with various settings that I took during the trip. I have to say that I am very pleased with the quality of these images in terms of the general sharpness, color and the amount of chromatic aberration and vignette. The outer edges of the images are a little soft when the aperture is wide open but I am sure it could be improved with additional stops of aperture and with a tripod. Value - Consider the overall build & image quality and features (f/4, USM, IS), this is a versatile lens with good value and I expect a long service life and consistent quality from a lens such as this that wears the red ring that signifies Canon's professional quality.

This was my first piece of L series glass, all I can say is WOW! Why did I wait so long to upgrade. I always thought I was doing pretty good with my kit lenses until I put this on the camera. Been shooting with this for a little over 2 months now and I am very pleased with the purchase. I can't wait to buy my next one, as I upgrade my lenses prior to upgrading my camera. I am using this on a T2i, can't wait to use it on a full frame to take advantage of the wider angle.

Canceled and did not get item. Recently refund but was dissatisfied