Name: EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 215
Rating: 4.5 (11 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

Vastly improved
improved close-focusing
The new

downside--subjects near the edge do get distorted
Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
Obscura Pinhole Camera Simulator

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 14
Focus method: Internal, Rear
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 14 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal, Wide angle

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM - Pros & Cons

Vastly improved
improved close-focusing
The new
secure lens cap also helps
The focus ring operates smoothly
delivers fast and quiet autofocusing
Exposures are accurate
color and contrast are very nice
Distortion is also very well controlled
Full-frame corners are impressively sharp for a lens this wide
Autofocus operation was very quick
perfect and handles distortion and CA very well and sharp right to the edge
full-frame performance by the type II is also dramatically improved
Color
contrast
sharpness are all excellent
flawless and handles bending and CA great and sharp appropriate to the edge
high contrast and low distortion
The focusing ring moves smoothly

downside--subjects near the edge do get distorted
Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
Obscura Pinhole Camera Simulator
bloated look often obtained from super wides
this vantage point can only be accessed at low tide
Canon EF 14mm
corner image quality is sacrificed in this process
This lens is not compatible with extension tubes or Canon's
newer recessed-design AF switch
Circular polarizer filters cannot be used
the lens doesn't have a front filter ring
it does take rear-mounted gelatin filter inserts
Canon has moved away from aperture rings
large front element is naturally quite vulnerable
aberrations were easily corrected when raw files were converted into TIFF format
rectilinear distortion was extremely low
slightly larger size and heavier weight
Using direct flash with this lens is difficult
Vignetting (edge darkening) was negligible at all apertures

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Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Wide angle
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	22
Number of diaphragm blades	6
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Fixed
Elements	14
Groups	11
Special elements / coatings	Aspherical element UD element Super Spectra coating

Weight	22.75 oz
Diameter	3.03 in
Length	3.5 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 14
Maximum magnification	0.15 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal Rear
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.20
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes
Focus distance limiter	no

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Metal
Optional accessories	Soft Case LP1016
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	no
Sealing	yes

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Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.3

Based on 6 reviews

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4.3

A high-performance ultra-wide-angle lens with remarkable flatness of field.Canon's EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM lens replaces an existing lens with similar specifications. Designed for professional photographers and usable on both 'full frame' DSLRs and models with smaller ('APS-C sized') image sensors, it has many of the same specifications as the lens it replaces. However, it's somewhat cheaper.