New Canon EF 16-35 Lens

Canon has announced a new EF 16-35 f/4 L IS USM lens. This new wide angle zoom can be viewed as the successor of the EF 17-40 f/4 L USM and boasts up to 4 stop image stabilisation (a first for a professional grade Canon wide angle lens!). It is also going to be a welcome alternative to the EF 16-35 f/2.8 L II USM as it is likely going to be cheaper whilst still only losing one stop of light (it's not much lighter though; 615g compared to 640g).

Pricing and delivery dates are not yet announced. (but we have come to expect that from Canon…).

Lens specs:

Optical features/specifications
Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal)	98° - 54°, 74°10′ - 38°, 108°10′ - 63°
Lens construction (elements/groups)	16/12
No. of diaphragm blades	9
Minimum aperture	22
Closest focussing distance (m)	0.28
Maximum magnification (x)	0.23x (at 35mm)
Distance Information	Yes
Image stabilizer	4.0
AF actuator	Ring USM
Physical specifications
Dust/moisture resistance	Yes
Filter diameter (mm)	77
Max. diameter x length (mm)	82.6 x 112.8
Weight (g)	615
Accessories
Lens cap	E-77 II
Lens hood	EW-82
Lens case/pouch	LP1219
Rear cap	Lens Dust Cap E
Magnification w/ Extension Tube EF12 II	0.63-0.36
Magnification w/ Extension Tube EF25 II	1.12-0.80
Extender Compatiblity	Not Compatible
Other Accessories	Close-up lens 500D, tele only - 0.07 to 0.28x Gelatin Filter Holder IV for full telephoto only