> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Alex > Zabrovsky > Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 11:07 AM > To: EOS list > Subject: EOS Canon wide angle zooms > > > I have wide angle zoom on list for not so far future, however not very > familiar with the offerings. > I know there are 20-35/2.8L (discontinued), 17-35/L USM and 16-35/L USM. > Photodo rates the first one (3.5) considerably higher then the second one > (3.2) (no rating for 16-35). However they do not mention the > 20-35 features > USM (and thus FTM). Doesn't it have teh USM indeed ? I think given it is a > USM lens I would go for one (don't care too much additional 3-4mm, 20mm is > good enough for me), especially considering their affordability on Ebay. > Also, the 17-35 showed considerable distortions on the wide end (-4.xx on > Photodo). > What about distortions issue with 20-35 ? > > Regards, > Alex Z
Hi Alex, The new EF 16-35 2.8L is a much sharper lens than the EF 17-35 2.8L it replaced, about as good as maybe slightly better then the old EF 20-35 2.8L. The old EF 20-35 2.8L lacked USM its only real weakness aside from a slight tendency to vignette. If cost is an issue, lens speed is not an issue, you plan to keep a film body and a 20mm focal length on the short end is wide enough, you may want to consider the EF 20-35 3.5-4.5USM. This excellent lens with very good, solid image quality has noticeably lower linear distortion than the EF 17-35 2.8L. It also has the advantage of not changing length as the lens is zoomed. I had one for many years before going to the EF 17-35 2.8L which is clearly not as good a lens in terms of overall performance. The new EF 16-35 2.8L seems to have resolved the EF 17-35 2.8L's optical performance problems and is a stellar, modern ultra-wide zoom lens. This new lens has it all and is clearly a big upgrade from the EF 17-35 2.8L in terms of optical performance. The EF 16-35 2.8L is larger and is noticeably bulky compared to the EF 17-35 2.8L but the extra bulk is well worth it if you need a sharp moderate distortion 16mm lens. The only other Canon ultra-wide angle lens that can offer this level of performance is the EF 14 2.8L. Cheers/Chip * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
