Canon finally adds ultra-wide camera lenses to its line-up

Canon has introduced two new lenses into its range, two super wide angle lenses join the EF line-up, with one – a 16-35mm, designed for full-frame (35mm) cameras, and the other, a 10-18mm, designed for crop (APS-C) cameras. First up, the EF 16-35mm f/4 is an “L” lens, which places it in Canon’s professional line-up. Designed with landscape, architectural, or those who shoot in confined areas, photographers, Canon promises top notch optical construction, with a constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout.

It’s taken some time, but Canon has finally added an image-stabilised ultra-wide model to its lens range. Canon already has a speedy EF 16-35mm L-series lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, though it doesn’t come with IS. The new glass keeps the same focal length as before, but is a touch slower at f/4. Designed for landscape and general-purpose photography, the 16-35mm IS is dust and drip-proof like other L-series lenses. It also comes with 9 aperture blades for smooth bokeh and a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m. Canon claims that the IS system gives you 4 stops of latitude when it comes to reducing camera shake. Because the lens is a full stop slower than the f/2.8 model, it’s a bit cheaper, debuting at US$1,199 in June.