Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Professional wide-angle prime with exceptional low-light performance

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82/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 18
Durability 18
Price 13
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 2750B002

Key Features

OPTICS 13 elements in 10 groups with two aspherical and one UD element
APERTURE 8-blade circular aperture for smooth background blur
COATING Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) to minimize ghosting and flare
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with full-time manual focus override
CONSTRUCTION L-series professional weather-sealed build quality
MOUNT Canon EF mount for full-frame and APS-C DSLRs
FILTER 77mm front filter thread
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 0.25m (0.82 ft)
DIAPHRAGM Maximum aperture of f/1.4 for extreme low-light capability
STABILIZATION None
WEIGHT 650g (1.43 lbs) robust metal and high-grade plastic construction
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant design
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Canon EOS DSLR cameras

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Wide-angle Prime
Focal Length 24mm
Max Aperture f/1.4
Min Aperture f/22
Elements/Groups 13/10
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.17x
Diaphragm Blades 8
Filter Thread 77mm
Focus Motor Ring USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 650g
Dimensions 83.5 x 86.9 mm