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Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens | Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2019 | 2016 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 16/12 | 16/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 110° 30'- 63° | 108° 10' - 63° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 100° 25' - 54° | 98° - 54° |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 77° 20' - 38° | 74°10' - 38° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 29.7 oz (840g) | 27.9 oz (790g) |
| Actual Weight | 29.5 oz (835g) | 27.7 oz (785g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.9 oz (25g) | 0.9 oz (25g) |
| In-Use Weight | 30.4 oz (860g) | 28.6 oz (810g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.48 x 4.99” (88.5 x 126.8mm) | 3.48 x 5.02” (88.5 x 127.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.48 x 5.25” (88 x 133.4mm) | 3.48 x 5.33” (88.4 x 135.3mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.78” (146.7mm) | 5.33” (135.3mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | Y / N |
| Zoom Extension Length | 0.52” (13.3mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | N / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.04 x 1.24” (102.6 x 31.6mm) | 4.1 x 1.24” (104.2 x 31.5mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.34 - 6.86” (161 - 174.3mm) | 6.26 - 6.26” (159 - 159mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.76” / 1.63” (19.2mm / 41.3mm) | 1.31” / 1.1” (33.3mm / 27.9mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 82mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Nano USM | USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 313 ° | 105° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.02” (280mm) | 11.02” (280mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 10.51” / 10.63” (267mm / 270mm) | 10.24” / 10.24” (260mm / 260mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x | 0.25x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.65x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 1.14x | |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 60 ° | 54° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / EW-88F Buy ► | Y / EW-88D Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 5.0 / 7.0 / | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1222 Buy ► | Y / Soft Pouch Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 15mm = 2.08' 20mm = 2.64' 24mm = 3.08' 28mm = 3.55' 35mm = 4.23' |
16mm = 2.19' 20mm = 2.62' 24mm = 3.12' 28mm= 3.57' 35mm = 4.26' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 15mm = 634mm 20mm = 804mm 24mm = 940mm 28mm = 1081mm 35mm = 1288mm |
16mm = 668mm 20mm = 800mm 24mm = 953mm 28mm = 1084mm 35mm = 1299mm |
| Review | Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens | Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens |
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