Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III Lens to be Announced in June, 2016

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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III Lens is the next L lens from Canon and it will replace the current Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II lens. We already reported that the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III lens is already in testing by select photographers and it will be announced some time in 2016.

According to the report coming out of CanonRumors, the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III lens will be announced in June 2016 and it is highly likely that the shipping will start in late July. This new Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III Lens is expected to feature Canon’s new Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) element. The detailed specs and pricing info of this new lens are still unknown.

Here are the rumored specs of the upcoming Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III lens:

  • Slightly longer and a bit heavier than the current Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II lens
  • 82mm filter thread diameter
  • New Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) element
  • Improved weather sealing, durability and optics features
  • Unique lens hood

Stay tuned on Camera Times for more info.

Reminder: The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Lens is now $150 off.

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