About this model
The Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM is a professional ultra-wide zoom from Canon's L series. On a full-frame body it covers a dramatic 16mm wide-angle through to a natural 35mm, suiting landscapes, architecture, interiors and events. The constant f/4 aperture keeps exposure consistent through the zoom range, while the optical Image Stabiliser compensates for around four stops of camera shake, helping handheld shots in low light. A ring-type USM motor focuses quickly and quietly with full-time manual override, and the lens is built to L-series standards with dust and moisture resistance. It also accepts 77mm filters, handy for polarisers and ND grads.
Key specs
| Type | Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens (Canon L series) |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 16–35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 (constant) |
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | Full frame (also fits APS-C, approx. 26–56mm equivalent) |
| Autofocus | Ring-type USM with full-time manual focus |
| Image stabilisation | Yes, approx. 4 stops |
| Weather sealing | Dust and moisture resistant |
| Filter size | 77mm |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.28m |
Compatibility
Fits all Canon EF and EF-S mount DSLRs (full-frame and APS-C). Works on Canon RF mirrorless cameras (EOS R series) with the Canon EF-EOS R adapter, and on EOS M cameras with the EF-EOS M adapter, keeping autofocus and stabilisation.
Questions about this model
Will the Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS fit my camera?
It fits every Canon EF and EF-S DSLR, and Canon mirrorless (EOS R and EOS M) cameras with the official Canon adapter.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
Yes. It has Canon optical Image Stabilisation, rated at around four stops of shake correction.
Is the 16-35mm f/4L IS weather sealed?
It is dust and moisture resistant, as with other Canon L-series lenses of this design.
