The RF 15-35 has dramatically less barrel distortion and lateral CA. The Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM Lens vs. Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens comparison shows the prime lens to be dramatically smaller and lighter than the zoom. Correspondingly, the RF 16 uses smaller filters (43mm vs. 82mm) and has a higher maximum magnification (0.26x vs. 0.21x).
From a sweeping ultra-wide 15mm to a "wide-standard" 35mm, the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM lens could be the perfect travel/architecture/street companion, especially with its fast f/2.8 maximumThe first thing to notice is that the the 17-40mm vignettes somewhat more than the 16-35mm at f/4. Not a lot, but noticeable. But the 16-35mm appears to show more flare and lower contrast at this aperture and focal length. Canon 17-40mm f/4L @ 17mm @ f/4 @ 100%Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L @ 17mm @ f/4 @ 100%. Fig. 4 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 90D Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II +10 more Reply Reply with quote Reply to thread Complain Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Lens. The same lenses are shown below in their fully extended states with their lens hoods in place. As indicated in the chart above, no provision is made for the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM Fisheye Lens to accept front filters. The Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 is a very lightweight full-frame ultrawide zoom for all Canon EOS digital and 35mm autofocus cameras. This 20-35mm has fantastic ergonomics. Nothing moves externally as it's zoomed or focused, and all the controls are exactly where they should be and feel great. This 20-35mm has instant manual focus override JWiRtH0.