Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
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.
-- As reviewed by PCMag

Product details
- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 35mm f/1.4
- Subwavelength Coating (SWC) helps significantly reduce lens ghosting and flare.Lens Construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
- Diagonal Angle of View: 63°
- Focus Adjustment: AF with full-time manual
- Closest Focusing Distance: 0.92 ft./0.28m. Increased maximum magnification (0.21x) help expand the range of expression, especially when capturing close-up subjects
- Filter Size: 2.8 in./72mm diameter
- Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 3.2 x 4.2 in., approx. 26.8 oz. / 80.4 x 105.5mm, approx. 760g
PROS
+ Extremely sharp.
+ BR Optics eliminate color fringing.
+ Close focus for 1:4.8 magnification.
+ Wide aperture.
+ Excellent build quality.
CONS
- Noticeable vignette at wide apertures.
- Expensive.
- Omits stabilization.
Related products
Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on September 30, 2016
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.
90