Quick answer
The Canon EF35mm f/1.4L II USM (750) is a wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/35.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 35mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Canon EF35mm f/1.4L II USM (750) is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Canon L series with ultrasonic-motor autofocus. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Canon EF35mm f/1.4L II USM (750) specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/35.0
- 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 EF35mm f/1.4L II USM (750)?
At 35mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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
What mount does the Canon EF35mm f/1.4L II USM (750) use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon EF35mm f/1.4L II USM (750)?
It is a fixed 35mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/35.0. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Canon EF35mm f/1.4L II USM (750) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 35mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/35.0.
What is the Canon EF35mm f/1.4L II USM (750) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 56mm on full frame, with a 35.6° horizontal and 42.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Canon EF35mm f/1.4L II USM (750) fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
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