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Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM


$2,359.00 Released August, 2007

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Vastly improved image quality over the previous Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM. Professional build quality. Fairly small and lightweight.

The Cons:Front filters and flat lens caps cannot be used (convex front lens pops out). Extremely high price point. Aperture is only 6 blades.

The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM is a high-end wide-angle lens aimed at professional photographers. Its L-series construction ensures high build quality and reliability while its Aspherical and UD elements provide optimal image quality.

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Additionally, the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM's Ring USM auto focus with manual override allows users to precisely fine-tune a shot.

The EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM's L-series construction features precision optics and high build-quality as well as dust and moisture seals for added protection against the elements in even harsh conditions. Its Aspherical and UD elements provide the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM with optimal visual performance as its aspherical elements correct sperical aberrations while its Super UD (ultra-low dispersion) elements eliminate chromatic anomalies. Meanwhile, the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM's Ring USM auto focus utlizes ultra-sonic frequency vibrations for fast, accurate and silent operation while a manual override ring allows for even more precise focus manipulation.

Features

  • Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 14mm f/2.8
  • Lens Construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
  • Diagonal Angle of View: 114° (on full-frame cameras)
  • L-series construction with dust and moisture seals
  • Aspherical and UD elements correct optical anomalies
  • Ring USM auto focus with manual override
  • Super Spectra coating for a more accurate colour balance

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    vastly improved image quality over the previous Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM

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    professional build quality

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    fairly small and lightweight

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    built-in metal lens hood - reduces flare, chances of glass being damaged by bumping into things, increases contrast

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    weather sealed

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    fast and accurate AF

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    great image quality - sharp wide open, well controlled chromatic aberration and respectable light dropoff

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    full frame compatible

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    nice bokeh (well rounded aperture)

Cons
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    front filters and flat lens caps cannot be used (convex front lens pops out)

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    extremely high price point

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    aperture is only 6 blades

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