04-10-2018 12:51 PM
Hello, I am looking into buying a 16-35mm lens but I an not sure how much of a difference there is between the L USM & the L II USM. Does anyone have any suggestions, comments or advice? I am looking at 2 used ones and I am not sure how much the price difference between the two matters.
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04-11-2018 06:02 PM
Hello F1P,
The original EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM is no longer in service life, which means that if you had to send in for repairs that are in excess of a cleaning, Canon would not be able to service it. The service life expired in December 2013.
04-10-2018 05:43 PM
The current one is the mk.III.
04-10-2018 06:04 PM
The version II came out in 2007 and the version I came out in 2000. The Review sites people generally consult will tell you folks were a bit disappointed there was not more improvements between I and II. I just reread the "discontinued lenses" section at ___________ and confirmed that. I think if you can get a significantly better deal on version I than on version II you wouldn't be missing a lot, based on the reviews.
I've not used the first two versions but I have version III and it is really awesome. I had to totally relearn composition, perspective and choice of subject getting into a wide angle lens but now it is probably tied as my favorite lens, and the shots it gives really stand out from all my other shots (when I get it right).
04-10-2018 06:09 PM
I sent you a message.
04-10-2018 05:59 PM
04-11-2018 01:19 AM
Each one is very good. The newer ones are just a tad bit better. I have 2 and I had 1 very nice lenses. You'll be happy with either.
04-11-2018 08:36 AM
@ebiggs1wrote:Each one is very good. The newer ones are just a tad bit better. I have 2 and I had 1 very nice lenses. You'll be happy with either.
The 16-35mm f/4L IS USM is also very good. Not as good an indoor lens as the various versions of the f/2.8, obviously, but I rarely use a WA lens indoors.
04-11-2018 08:55 AM
I have the v2. 16mm and wide open is good. Nice sharp landscapes. Just gets better from there. I didn't see the need for a v3. While Canon does make refinements between the versions, I don't think the v3 is needed unless you are earning a living with your camera.
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04-11-2018 09:02 AM
" I didn't see the need for a v3."
Well there is always room for improvement but you certainly have a valid point. If your current gear is meeting YOUR requirements, that is all that is necessary. How good is good? You be the judge.
04-11-2018 06:02 PM
Hello F1P,
The original EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM is no longer in service life, which means that if you had to send in for repairs that are in excess of a cleaning, Canon would not be able to service it. The service life expired in December 2013.
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