Name: EF 35mm F1.4L II USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 36646
Rating: 4.0 (6 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

maximized build quality and AF performance
large focusing ring is easy to find even
coating also makes the lens much easier to clean

instances showed somewhat ugly results in parts of the image
lack of external moving parts
Lack of distortion is usually one reason to choose a prime lens

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

Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM - Pros & Cons

maximized build quality and AF performance
large focusing ring is easy to find even
coating also makes the lens much easier to clean
this lens performs well in this regard
35mm focal length is a great choice for capturing a natural perspective
its excellent imaging performance wide-open
beautifully crafted based on a metal body and high quality plastics
less field curvature and improved performance in
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
the lens certainly performed well here
its colour and draving is impressive
rubberized focus ring is nice and wide and falls quickly to hand
The detail on the distant pines is impressive
It sounds very
very interesting
image quality
is
well
awesome
image is so clean
noticeably improved sharpness and handles CA and distortion extremely well
very capable and nimble to autofocus
sharp
very
very sharp
ergonomic of this lens looks well built
excellent-constructed
high-performance
weather-sealed basket
improved weather resistance
fast and accurate autofocus
exciting and impressive lens
solid and well-built
contrast
DOF
sharpness and color looking incredible
excellent piece of kit and deserves the high praise given
Technical details are always welcome and objective
Canon lens is outstanding and one of the best lenses ever made
Manual focusing is comfortable and precise
Optical quality is uniformly excellent
Sharpness and contrast are excellent
build quality is excellent
well-regarded predecessor

instances showed somewhat ugly results in parts of the image
lack of external moving parts
Lack of distortion is usually one reason to choose a prime lens
Image stabilization is not featured on this lens or
strongest blur comes with a close subject and a relatively distant background
high sharpness centrally but are weak in the borders and corners
blue fringing seen in longitudinal chromatic aberration
Sigma wide-open
Optical bench test equipment is expensive
DPR does not have the facility to test lenses without a camera body
lack of quotation functionality and endless scrolling makes
Canon lens is nasty
horrible stuff
cameras often were described as miniature
Build Quality The lens is surprisingly large and heavy
ghosting artifacts can ruin an image
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autofocus accuracy continues to be Sigma s Achilles heel
Neither lens has as wide an aperture
35mm lens is the older model it replaces
distortion is practically nonexistent for this lens
35mm II is relatively sparse on the outside
it is quite heavily weighted
the lens features a totally new optical design
USM is larger and a heavier lens than its predecessor
doesn t protrude from the barrel very far
Vignetting is clearly obvious in real-world images shot
stealthy for candid street shots
noticeable light fall-off in the corners
It has no aperture ring
BR Optics eliminate color fringing
no optical stabilization system
Noticeable vignette at wide apertures

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Canon 35mm f/1.4L II USM Hands-on Review

Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	1.4
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9

Elements	14
Groups	11
Special elements / coatings	BR element 2 Aspherical elements Fluorine coating 1 Super UD element

Weight	26.81 oz
Diameter	3.15 in
Length	4.17 in
Filter size	2.83 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 35
Maximum magnification	0.21 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.28
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Sealing	yes

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Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.6

Based on 8 reviews

Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM The whole nine yards: Canon 35mm F1.4L II USM review

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 F1.4L II USM Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM review

digitalcameraworld

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

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.

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 F1.4L II USM Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

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...

Amateur Photographer

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.

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.