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Here is a quick comparison with its predecessor the 17-35 AFS
| Focal length | 17-35 | 16-35 |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens construction | 13 elements/ 10 groups | 17 elements/12 groups |
| Lens Features | IF 2ED 3Asphs | IF 2ED 3Asphs N Coat |
| Angle | 104° - 62° | 107° - 60° |
| Diaphragm | 9 blades rounded | 9 blades rounded |
| Closest focus | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Filter size | 77 | 77 |
| Diameter x length | 82.5 x 106 mm | 82.5 x 125 mm |
| Weight | 745 | 680 |
| Price | $1759.00/£1347.45/€1529.00 | $1259.95/£1049.99/€1249.00 |
Remarks
The new zoom is slower, cheaper but there are little savings in terms of weight and dimensions, it’s actually longer.
While many features are comparable, the optical formula is different. The lower max f aperture and the fact that there are actually more lenses would point to a highly corrected formula to reduce distortion. This result in some weight saving but not much. There is no diaphragm ring on the lens.
Of course the new wide zoom has VR and last generation lens coating (Nano chrystal). Let’s also hope that the AFS is also a bit more nervous.
So If you are tired of carrying around the 14-24 and 24-70 combo, go for this zoom plus a 50/1.4 AFS.
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