New lens test, Canon 16-35 2.8 L II

Splinters

In brief, I love this lens. Just went for stroll on Monday night while it was quiet around the city centre and wanted to test the new lens.

Im really happy with the results. Hopefully I'll have plenty more chances to play around with it in the coming months.


Dublin - Lens Test - 007 by Dave Kavanagh Photography, on Flickr


Dublin - Lens Test - 006 by Dave Kavanagh Photography, on Flickr


Dublin - Lens Test - 005 by Dave Kavanagh Photography, on Flickr


Dublin - Lens Test - 004 by Dave Kavanagh Photography, on Flickr


Dublin - Lens Test - 003 by Dave Kavanagh Photography, on Flickr


Dublin - Lens Test - 002 by Dave Kavanagh Photography, on Flickr


Dublin - Lens Test - 001 by Dave Kavanagh Photography, on Flickr

Mister Robinson

I really like the Guinness picture, nice mix of colours in that one. Made me feel warm for some reason


Great pictures overall!

Corkbah

not really a lens test per-se .... did you check the images for any warping or distortion ?
what camera did you use?
what settings ?

did you post process any of the images ? (are they the same as when they were originally taken ?)


I'm glad that you are happy with the lens and results you have obtained and best of luck with the future images !

genie_us

I bought this lens last summer and I love it!

Here are two of my favourites taken with it

pullandbang

Did you have the previous version to compare against?

Splinters

Sorry I should have clarified that. Its a lens test in as much as I was testing the lens, but not in any scientific or quantifiable measure. I was just testing to see if I liked it, and I do, quite a lot thankfully.

Splinters

pullandbang wrote: »

Did you have the previous version to compare against?

No afraid not. All I know about the previous version is what Ive read in reviews. By all accounts a great lens but seemingly a little softer in general. I probably would have gone for the first version if I hadnt found the mk II version for such a good price.

Corkbah

Splinters wrote: »

Sorry I should have clarified that. Its a lens test in as much as I was testing the lens, but not in an scientific or quantifiable measure. I was just testing to see if I liked it, and I do, quite a lot thankfully.

you'd want to have liked it after paying for it !! ..lol

have not purchased a 16-35mm mkII for 2/3years (have 2 of them and rarely use them) - got the new 24-70mkII last week ... have used it but not played with it yet, the old 24-70 is a bit battered.

Splinters

Ahh Id read up enough for it to be a fairly safe bet. Still nice to confirm it for myself though.

dnphoto

hi, can i ask where you got that lens?, i'm considering getting that one or the 17-40 f4, anyone got any opinions?

dnphoto

excellent photos by the way

Splinters

I got it in ISS in Dublin. Id recommend them without any hesitation.

17-40 is meant to be an amazing lens too but I dont have any personal experience with it.

steoc

Love the photos. Have that lens too and Love it. Want to see more of your work.

Corkbah

Splinters wrote: »

I got it in ISS in Dublin. Id recommend them without any hesitation.

17-40 is meant to be an amazing lens too but I dont have any personal experience with it.

how much did you pay ? (or should I ask)

They have great customer service - but terrible prices (in my experience)

Splinters

It was a preowned one so got it for 1K even. Most people selling them on adverts.ie were looking for 1200 upwards. This one was mint condition, just been serviced and came with a 12 month warranty from ISS so I can't complain about that.

Corkbah

good price