Canon today beefed up its wide-angle zoom lens offerings, adding the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM and Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM models to its extensive lineup. Both lenses cover the same angle of view range for 35mm full-frame and APS-C sensors, respectively.
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Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
The Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS USM is a pro and prosumer-oriented lens for full-frame Canon DSLRs, such as the Canon 5D Mark III, designed for photojounalism, weddings, architecture and nature photography, and is built ruggedly so it can be used in a variety of shooting conditions. While its focal range is very close to the 17-40mm f/4L, as a 16-35mm its focal range aligns precisely with the existing and faster 16-35mm f/2.8 II and it is compatible with full-frame cameras.
Although it offers a smaller continuous f/4 maximum aperture, it more than makes up for it with the addition of Image Stabilization, which Canon claims extends its hand-holdability in low light by four stops. The smaller aperture allso allows the lens to be smaller and lighter, measuring 3.3×4.4 inches and weighing in at 21.7 ounces—smaller and lighter than its f/2.8 counterpart. The aperture consists of 9 circular blades for pleasing bokeh, and focusing is internal. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.92 feet, and is dust- and water-resistant.
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon today also announced a super-wide lens for its APS-C sensor DSLRs such as the EOS Rebel SL1, the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM. The new lens is designed for enthusiasts who want a lens that will take in a super-wide angle of view for travel and everyday photography as well as for video; its widest setting is equivalent to a 16mm lens on a 35mm camera.
Unlike the older and longer-ranging Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, the 10-18mm is smaller and lighter thanks to the smaller aperture. However, while it’s a slower lens, as with the 16-35mm model it more than makes up for its smaller aperture by having Image Stabilization built-in. Canon claims a 4-stop handheld advantage of the 10-18mm over its predecessor.
The new lens has 14 elements in 11 groups and a circular 7-blade aperture for pleasing Bokeh. A Stepping Motor (STM) is said to be quick and quiet. The lens measures 2.9×2.8 inches and weighs 8.5 ounces, which is 5 ounces lighter than the 10-22mm lens.
