Canon Announces EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II, EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L III USM Lens

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens

The current EF 24-105mm f/4L IS lens is my favorite walk around lens for travel and wildlife photography. I have placed my pre-order for the Series II lens already.

In addition to the newly announced EOS-5D Mark IV DSLR camera, Canon has also introduced two EF-Series L-series lenses as well as the W-E1 WiFi adapter card. The new EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens features a large diameter GMO dual surface aspherical lens and ground aspherical lens, f/2.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range, fluorine coating, improved durability and is dust and water resistant.

The new EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Standard Zoom lens features an improved four-stop image stabilization as well as ghosting and flare reduction with air sphere coating. The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens is scheduled to be available late in October for an estimated retail price of $2,199.00 and the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM  Standard Zoom Lens is scheduled to be available in late October for an estimated retail price of $1,099.00.

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III and EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II Lens Photos Leaked

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III and EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II lens

The replacement to two of my favorite Canon short zoom lens will be announced next week. The EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II and EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II. In addition, the long awaited, EOS-5D Mark IV will also be introduced. This camera is in effect a little brother to the flag ship EOS-1D X Mark II.


EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM

• Lens construction : 11 group 16 sheets (two UD lens, three aspherical lens)
• Coating : SWC, ASC, fluorine coating
• Aperture number of blades : 9 sheets (circular aperture)
• Minimum focusing distance : 0.28m
• Maximum magnification : 0.25 times (35mm), 0.12 times (16mm)
• Filter diameter : 82mm
• Maximum diameter x length : 88.5mm x 127.5 mm
• Weight : 790g
• Lens Hood : EW-88D
• Ring type USM
• Full-time manual focus
• Full weather sealing
• List price : $2,199 in the U.S.
• Ship date : mid October

EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

• Lens construction : 12 group 17 sheets (4 aspherical lens)
• Coating : ASC, fluorine coating
• Aperture number of blades : 10 sheets (circular aperture)
• Minimum focusing distance : 0.45m
• Maximum magnification : 0.24 times
• Filter diameter : 77mm
• Maximum diameter x length : 83.5mm x 118 mm
• Weight : about 795g
• Lens Hood : EW-83M
• 4 stop Image Stabilization
• Ring type USM
• Full-time manual focus
• Full weather sealing
• List price : $1,099 in the U.S.
• Ship date : mid September

Recap of Canon Camera and Lens Announcements Next Week

In June, I reported on what announcements to expect from Canon for the rest of the year. Below is a recap of upcoming products. Most, if not all, will be announced next week, in time for Photokina 2016. There is still a chance for a new mirrorless camera and a couple of Powershots to come after Photokina. Keep checking back for the latest information.

EOS cameras and EF lens announcement next week

• Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
• Canon EOS-5D Mark IV with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II
• Canon EOS-5D Mark IV with EF 24-70mm f/4L IS
• Canon BG-E20 Battery Grip
• Canon W-E1 Wifi Adaptor
• Canon EOS-7D Mark II with W-E1
• Canon EOS-7D Mark II with EF-18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
• Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II
• Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III

Latest Info on Canon EOS-5D Mark IV Camera Specs

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV full frame DSLR camera

* * *  Canon announcements recap for reminder of 2016  * * *

In May, I reported the EOS-5D Mark IV pre-production camera was out on field tests with photographers who have signed Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Canon. The EOS-5D Mark IV is Canon's most anticipated camera after the EOS-1D X Mark II because it promises a continuation of the highly successful EOS-5D line into a new decade.

I have taken delivery of the EOS-1D X Mark II and took it to the Upper Amazon/Peruvian Andes for a real world photo shoot test. I am currently on a high Arctic wildlife tour testing the camera again. You can read my review, see my equipment bag and works on MichaelDanielHo.com

Canon will be announcing the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II lens with the new camera. This is my favorite Canon 'wide to short' zoom 'L' lens and it can really take advantage of an upgrade. Looks like Canon has decided to offer the new camera and lens as a kit. I have not decided whether to buy the EOS-5D Mark IV when it comes out. I view the new camera as a little brother to the EOS-1D X Mark II and a more agile cousin to the EOS-5Ds. However, I will definitely buy the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS Series II lens.

Below is the latest information I have on the new camera right now.  The EOS-5D Mark IV will most probably be announced in Q3, in time for the Photokina Show in Cologne, Germany on September 20. Keep checking back. I will be able to confirm more specs later . . . . .

• New 26 to 28MP Sensor. Will be below 30MP.
• DIGIC 7 Processor. Dual DIGIC 6 Processors also possible
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology
• ISO 100 - 51200 with expanded capability to 204800
• 61 point AF system (same as EOS-1D X Mark II)
• Red AF points in AI Servo (same as EOS-1D X Mark II)
• Burst rate of 8 to 10 fps. Most probably 9 fps 
• Comes with WiFi and GPS
• Canon Log and Wide DR gamut
• Equipped with SDXC UHS-II and CFast memory slots
• Improved material and ergonomics. Slightly lighter 
• May come with tilting touchscreen LCD
• 4K video, slightly exceeding EOS-1D X Mark II's capability 
• New Battery Grip - BG-E20 
• New Battery - LP-E20
• EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II offered as a kit with camera  
• Announcement date - Q3 (August), 2016.
• List price - around $3,500 in the U.S.

Canon Cameras and Lenses Coming 2nd Half of 2016

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV full frame DSLR camera

2016 will be a very busy year for Canon. The top-of-the-line EOS-1D X Mark II camera has now been delivered. I have taken it to the Upper Amazon and Peruvian Andes for a field test recently. In the past few months, I have reported many rumors and announcements expected to come this year.

Below is a recap of what to expect for the remainder of the year from Canon. I will be very busy with my global wildlife photography trips the next few months but will try my best to keep you up to date. Leaving for the high Arctic to test the EOS-1D X Mark II again next week. You can read my review of the camera, see my equipment bag and works on MichaelDanielHo.com

What to expect from Canon for the remainder of 2016. More to come.

DSLR, Cinema and Mirrorless Cameras

• EOS-5D Mark IV camera. August announcement with shipping commencing soon after Photokina.
• Cinema EOS C700 camera and anamorphic lens coming around Photokina.
• A higher end, APS-C mirrorless camera. The full frame, 'pro' model is also coming but may be pushed back to early 2017.

EF Lenses

• EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II will be announced with the EOS-5D Mark IV
• EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III is coming very soon
• EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II is coming in Q3