Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM

Legendary wide-angle prime with Blue Spectrum Optics

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
82/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 10
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 9523B002

Key Features

OPTICS 14 elements in 11 groups including BR and UD elements
APERTURE 9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with full-time manual override
COATING Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) to reduce ghosting and flare
WEATHER SEALING Professional-grade dust and moisture resistance
MIN FOCUS 0.28m (0.92 ft) minimum focusing distance
FILTER 72mm front filter thread diameter
DIAPHRAGM Electromagnetic diaphragm for precise exposure control
BUILD L-series professional construction with robust metal mount
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame EF-mount compatible with EOS DSLR and R-series via adapter
REAR ELEMENT Fluorine coating on front and rear elements for easy cleaning
FOCUSING Internal focusing system with rear focus group
MAGNIFICATION 0.21x maximum magnification ratio

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 35mm 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 35mm f/1.4L II USM

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Wide-angle Prime
Focal Length 35mm
Max Aperture f/1.4
Min Aperture f/22
Elements/Groups 14/11
Diaphragm Blades 9
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.21x
Filter Thread 72mm
Focus Motor Ring USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 760g
Dimensions 80.4 x 105.5 mm
Mount Canon EF
Format Full Frame