Quick answer
A fast 35mm f/1.4 L prime with weather sealing and an improved optical design using a blue-spectrum refractive element. For full-frame EF shooters.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Sharp wide open for an f/1.4
- Weather-sealed L build
- Low chromatic aberration
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Heavier than the f/2 IS (760 g)
- Large front for a 35mm
Verdict
A top EF 35mm, worth it if you will use f/1.4.
About this lens
A 35mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Canon L series with ultrasonic-motor autofocus. A professional wide-angle prime with a bright f/1.4 aperture, popular for reportage and environmental portraits.
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2015
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.21x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 760 g
- Length
- 105.5 mm
- Diameter
- 80.4 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM?
- Environmental portraits
- Photojournalism
- Night and low-light
- Street photography
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 35mm | 54.4° | 63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 56mm | 35.6° | 42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II better than the first version?
Yes. It improves sharpness and color fringing control, with a more complex optical design.
Does the EF 35mm f/1.4L II have image stabilization?
No. Some EOS R bodies with in-body stabilization can help when the lens is adapted.
Is the EF 35mm f/1.4L II weather sealed?
Yes. It has L-series dust and moisture resistance, and the front element carries a fluorine coating to help shed smudges.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
