Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Wide Angle Lens - Black | Digital SLR Lenses

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Canon EF Wide Angle 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
SWC (Sub Wavelength Coating)
Ring-Type USM Motor
Excellent color reproduction and edge to edge sharpness.

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Lens Filter Size:: 77 mm

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Maximum Aperture:: 1.4

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Mount Type:: Canon EF

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OVERVIEW

Canon's newest fixed length L-series lens, the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM, incorporates the newest in Canon lens technology for spectacular sharpness and impressive performance at all settings. It features two high-precision, large-diameter aspherical lenses for sharpness across the sensor, even in peripheral areas of full-frame sensors. Lens elements have a newly-designed anti-reflective SWC (Sub Wavelength Coating) that departs from conventional coatings by using an extremely fine structure that minimizes ghosting and flaring across the lens surface, regardless of the angle with which light enters or exits. It also features two UD lens elements to minimize chromatic aberrations, incorporates rear-focusing, ultrasonic, quiet and high-speed AF with full-time manual override. A circular aperture provides beautiful out-of-focus detail and offers legendary dust- and water-resistant L-series construction using only lead-free glass.

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much better 24mm quality than the 24-105L

Reviewed on Wednesday, December 1, 2010

By: Anonymous

Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars.

It's a bit on the pricey side (as are many recent Canon lenses) and maybe not exactly the best value ever, that said it delivers amazing quality for landscapes edge to edge on a 5D2 (when stopped down) and you also have f/1.4-2 for when you need a bit of subject isolation or more speed for indoor shooting without flash and when low DOF is OK. The image quality is remarkably better than with the 24-105L I had which made a mess at the edges at 24mm even stopped way down (it also had much worse distortion). I like the 24 1.4 II much better. None of the various zooms deliver as crisp an image edge to edge on FF at this focal length at ANY f-stop. Only the 24 T&S II or Zeiss 21mm offer any better landscape quality than this lens on a 5D2/1Ds3 (and not by much really). For pure, slow tripod taken landscape work the 24 T&S II is the best bet, but the 24 1.4 II does very, very well (unless you need tilt) and has AF and 1.4 so it's easier to use and more flexible in general. A relatively nice compact lens that doesn't weigh too much. One of my more used lenses. I would say this and the 70-200 f/4 IS get the most usage of all. With the 300 2.8 IS third.

the best 24mm lens

Reviewed on Friday, June 25, 2010

By: Anonymous

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.

This is hands down my favorite lens. It's very fast and the focus is accurate. Well designed, made...very sturdy and well worth the money. Thanks Unique Photo for sending this out so fast and making my weekend.

amazing lens!

Reviewed on Monday, March 1, 2010

By: Anonymous

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.

This lens is very fast and a good size. It's a little bit heavy, but the sharpness and high quality images make up for it. I mainly use it with low light/indoors but it's great outdoors as well.

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Canon

Physical Specifications
Length:	3.4"" (87mm)
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Weight:	1.4 lb (650g)
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Maximum Diameter:	3.7"" (94mm)
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Brand:	Canon

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Focal Length:	24mm
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Lens Specification
Lens Min. Focus Distance:	0.82 ft.
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Lens Filter Size:	77 mm
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Minimum Aperture:	22
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Lens Magnification Factor:	No
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Elements / Groups:	9/11
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Lens Hood:	EW-83k
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Lens f Stop Range:	1.4-22
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Lens Type:	Wide-Angle
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Focus Drive:	Ultrasonic
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Angle of View (diagonal):	84
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Maximum Aperture:	1.4
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Focus Type:	Auto / Manual
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Mount Type:	Canon EF
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