Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM vs Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM is faster by 1.1 stops (f/11.0 vs f/16.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM is lighter by 565g.
- Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM goes wider (11mm vs 16mm).
- Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM reaches further (35mm vs 24mm).
- Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM is the newer design (2015 vs 2014).
| Spec | EF 11-24mm f/4L USM | EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 11-24mm (wider) | 16-35mm |
| Max aperture | f/11.0 (faster) | f/16.0 |
| Released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Weight g | 1180.0 | 615.0 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 132.0 | 112.8 |
| Diameter mm | 108.0 | 82.6 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | 0.16 | 0.23 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 77 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
A rectilinear ultra-wide zoom that goes wider than most full-frame lenses. It has a bulbous front element and no front filter thread.
Pros
- Extreme 11mm wide end
- Straight lines, not a fisheye
- Constant f/4
- Sharp for the range
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Heavy (about 1.2 kg)
- Bulbous front element is exposed
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
A stabilized wide-angle zoom with a constant f/4 aperture. Smaller and lighter than the f/2.8 versions, with a 77mm filter thread.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- Sharp across the frame
- Lighter than the f/2.8
- 77mm filter thread
Cons
- f/4 limits astrophotography
- Less shallow depth of field
- Not as fast as the f/2.8 versions