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Canon EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6 vs Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII

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  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII has 0.02 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6 (0.3 m vs 0.28 m). The Canon EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6 has 2.03 cm more diameter than the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII (8.85 cm vs 6.82 cm). The Canon EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6 has 30 mm more filter size than the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII (82 mm vs 52 mm). Lens structure (elements/groups): 16/12 on the Canon EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6, 6/4 on the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII. Lens type: Ultra-wide lens on the Canon EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6, Standard lens on the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:16/12
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:6/4
  • Lens type
    • EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:Ultra-wide lens
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:Standard lens
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:108.1 - 63°
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:57°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:0.28 m
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:0.3 m
  • AF actuator
    • EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:Ring USM
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:STM
  • Diameter
    • EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:8.85 cm
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:6.82 cm
  • Filter size
    • EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:82 mm
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:52 mm
  • Length
    • EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6:111.6 mm
    • EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII:22.8 mm

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Comparison of EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM + RC-6, EF 40mm f/2.8 STM + 270EXII
22 specifications
Lens system4 differ
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs16/126/4
Lens typeDiffersUltra-wide lensStandard lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49°
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34°
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers108.1 - 63°57°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.28 m0.3 m
Focal length rangeKnown for one16 - 35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorDiffersRing USMSTM
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera brands compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers8.85 cm6.82 cm
Filter sizeDiffers82 mm52 mm
LengthDiffers111.6 mm22.8 mm
WeightDiffers640 g130 g

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