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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM

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Pros

  • beautifully crafted based on a metal body and high quality plastics
  • image is so clean
  • very capable and nimble to autofocus

Cons

  • 35mm lens is the older model it replaces
  • cameras often were described as miniature
  • lack of quotation functionality and endless scrolling makes

Key specs

  • Fixed
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 35 mm
  • no
  • Wide angle

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM

Pros

  • beautifully crafted based on a metal body and high quality plastics
  • image is so clean
  • very capable and nimble to autofocus
  • noticeably improved sharpness and handles CA and distortion extremely well
  • The detail on the distant pines is impressive
  • its colour and draving is impressive
  • image quality
  • is
  • well
  • awesome
  • It sounds very

Cons

  • 35mm lens is the older model it replaces
  • cameras often were described as miniature
  • lack of quotation functionality and endless scrolling makes
  • Optical bench test equipment is expensive
  • DPR does not have the facility to test lenses without a camera body
  • Canon lens is nasty
  • horrible stuff
  • 35mm II is relatively sparse on the outside
  • distortion is practically nonexistent for this lens
  • stealthy for candid street shots
  • Neither lens has as wide an aperture

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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeWide angle
Lens mountCanon EF
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Aperture
Aperture max1.4
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
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Dimensions
Weight26.81 oz
Diameter3.17 in
Length4.15 in
Filter size2.83 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 35
Maximum magnification0.21 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.28
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingyes

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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 USM L II - Review / Test Report
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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 USM L II - Review / Test Report

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 USM L II - Review / Test Report

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM review
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Published: 05.07.2019
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM review
4.5

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is the ultimate Canon wide-angle prime, but luxury comes at a price

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 27.08.2015
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Review

Looking for a Canon 35mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Review
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PCMAG
Published: 30.09.2016
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Review
4.5

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is an exceptionally sharp wide-angle prime lens that excels for low-light and shallow depth of field photography.

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM review: New benchmark for open-aperture performance
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DXOMARK
Published: 30.10.2015
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM review: New benchmark for open-aperture performance

Early in the year Canon updated its high-speed 35mm f/1.4 L series prime, which is the first revamp of this model since the original was introduced in 1998.  Read on to find out how well this new lens performs.

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Review - DustinAbbott.net
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DustinAbbott.net
Published: 30.12.2015
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Review - DustinAbbott.net

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of the new Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens and compares it with the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART. 

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM The whole nine yards: Canon 35mm F1.4L II USM review
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DPReview
Published: 01.12.2016
The whole nine yards: Canon 35mm F1.4L II USM review
4.6

Canon threw everything but the kitchen sink at its overhaul of the 35mm F1.4L, and the Mark II version's performance does not disappoint – if you can get past a very steep price tag. Read more

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 23.11.2015
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is a new moderate wide-angle prime lens for professionals. Boasting a very fast maximum aperture, the latest coatings, and fast and quiet auto-focusing, the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is the most expensive 35mm Canon prime lens. Read our in-depth Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM review complete with full-size sample images...

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM A Long-Term Review of the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
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Fstoppers
Published: 20.03.2020
A Long-Term Review of the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens is one of the company's newer DSLR lenses and comes with a wide variety of their latest tech. This excellent video takes a long-term review at it and what you can expect. Coming to you from Dustin Abbott, this excellent review takes a long-term look at the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens. The second version of this lens brought a lot of improvements over its predecessor, and it offers a lot of performance in a classic focal length with a wide aperture, making it useful for a wide variety of genres and shooting scenarios.

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Review - Amateur Photographer
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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Review - Amateur Photographer
5.0

Amateur Photographer reviews the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM and tests it against the older Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM.

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 USM L II - APS-C Format Lab Review
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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 USM L II - APS-C Format Lab Review

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 USM L II - APS-C Format Review

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