Still, images are sharp and features including optical image stabilization and weather sealing are highly useful.
Turn them off and you get an idea of just how strong the adjustments applied are.
The lens does, however, balance well with full-frame bodies when shooting handheld.
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The lens is made up of 16 elements in 12 groups including three aspherical and two UD elements.
Plus, it has an 82mm fluorine-coated front element.
The lens control ring can be programmed to adjust certain prefs in-camera if you’d find this useful.
The f/2.8 aperture is also useful for creative, differential focus, which is ideal for travel photographers.
Then there’s the fast and silent autofocus and the minimum focus distance of 11in / 28cm.
With a wide-angle lens, this can be fantastic for creative shots.
Considering the price point and pro L-series status, I’m surprised just how heavy the lens corrections are.
Chromatic aberration is minimal but can sometimes be seen along high-contrast edges.
Should you buy the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM?
The various features and functions were tested, while shots were taken specifically to check for any optical distortions.
(Image credit: James Abbott)
(Image credit: James Abbott)
(Image credit: James Abbott)
(Image credit: James Abbott)
(Image credit: James Abbott)
(Image credit: James Abbott)
(Image credit: James Abbott)
(Image credit: James Abbott)
(Image credit: James Abbott)
(Image credit: James Abbott)
