Canon EF 35mm F/1.4L II USM Lens

Product Description

A true modern classic: a standard wide-angle lens beloved by reportage photographers for its natural perspective, low-light capability & extraordinary optical performance. Offers a wide-angle view with a natural perspective A classic, slightly wide-angle 35mm focal length, loved by documentary photographers for its ability to capture a subject within its environment without distorting perspective. superb low-light performance A large f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in two stops more light than an f/2.8 zoom lens, making this an ideal lens for h&-held photography in low-light conditions. Shooting at wide apertures allows photographers to limit depth of field. Creating such shallow-focus effects is one way that a subject can be made to stand out against a background, & is particularly effective when combined with the lenss wide-angle field of view. The lenss nine-bladed aperture renders out-of-focus areas smoothly & naturally. Sets new standards in image quality Blue Spectrum Refractive optics, made from an organic optical material developed by Canon, tackle colour fringing by correcting chromatic aberrations to a degree not previously possible. Ultra Low-Dispersion (UD) optics & two aspherical lens elements provide incredible sharpness right across the frame
- even when the lens is used wide open. Subwavelength structure coating boosts contrast & guards against flare & ghosting when shooting into the light. Focuses quickly & discreetly, letting you capture the unexpected Ring-type USM autofocus establishes accurate focus quickly & in near silence, letting you work without disturbing the scene. Full-time manual focusing allows focus adjustments without changing focus mode or removing your camera from your eye. Keep shooting even in tough conditions Canons legendary L-series build-quality inspires confidence & adds durability. Weather sealing guards against dust & moisture, while a fluorine coating protects the lenss front & rear element from grease & dirt, & makes it easier to clean. Blue Spectrum Refractive optics Canon developed Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) optics to tackle coloured fringing in large-diameter lenses. This bespoke organic optical material is more effective at correcting such fringing than other technologies, like fluorite, Ultra Low-Dispersion (UD) or Super UD glass. Coloured fringing is caused by chromatic aberration
- a phenomenon where light of different colours is focused at different points. Using BR optical material in the EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM minimises this effect. Other elements in the lens can then be optimised to give superb sharpness, contrast & resistance to flare. Specifications OPTICAL FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl): 54, 38, 63 Lens construction (elements/groups): 14/11 No. of diaphragm blades: 9 Minimum aperture: 22 Closest focussing distance (m): 0.28 Maximum magnification (x): 0.21 Distance Information: Yes AF actuator: Ring USM* * Full time Manual focus PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dust/moisture resistance*: Yes Filter diameter (mm): 72 Max. diameter x length (mm): 80.4 x 105.5 Weight (g): 760 * Lenses with dust/moisture resistance are fitted with a rubber ring on the lens mount which may cause sligth abrasion of the camera mount.