A great value when speed is not essential.
Re: A great value when speed is not essential.
Dale Garman wrote:
I guess we all have different reference points when evaluating how well a lens works. I find it no surprise that it doesn't act like a tilt shift lens since it wasn't designed to be one, so that is not part of my evaluation at all.
So yes the f4 is not a 2.8 lens, but in my experience it is extremely sharp wide open at f4. If you look at a detailed review of the f 2.8 lens it is given very high marks
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-16-35mm-f-2.8L-III-USM-Lens.aspx
But, the f2.8 is bigger and heavier and 2x the price of the f4 and doesn't have IS. So for most subjects, I find the f4 a more useful lens since the IS gives at least 3 stops benefit IMHO and according to controlled tests I have seen. I tend to use telephotos for action, but rarely use a 16-35 for action, so the IS turns out to be very useful in my use.
So for me the 16-35 f4 IS is a 5 star lens that is hard to beat, especially consider price, weight, and IS help. I continue to be amazed at this lens.
One last thought, when you say in review when speed is not essential I assume you are not referring to AF speed but rather to aperture? With IS, I actually find the f4 highly preferable for how much useful light it lets in.
Yep... this is the only lens I own that is slower than f/4. Indeed very nice lens and a real bargain!
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