This is my 11th L lens. For many years I thought I didn't need a 16-35mm, and only recently I started evaluating this glass. With the 11-24mm, the 35mm and the 24-70mm I initially believed there was no need for an additional lens in that range. Then I started comparing the 2.8 mark III vs the f 4.0, and eventually decided to go for the extra stops.
Used it for the first time for an entire weekend and found it a perfect solution for what I frequent try do: landscape and urban exploration. While not an expert, I feel pictures are very sharp and the focal range covered is perfect for what I do, avoiding the extra complexity of the 11-24mm in terms of wait, size, lack of filter support and inevitable distortion in the foreground. While I will continue to use the 11-24mm in the foreseeable future, I have the impression this 16-35mm will become my preferred choice in many situations and circumstances. Super flexible, is an excellent compromise offering great quality at every focal length. So far, out of 440 shots, 156 at 30+mm, 140 <+200mm, 76 in the 26-28mm range and the rest distributed homogeneously.
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