Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
Flagship Wide-Angle Prime – Groundbreaking Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics & Elite f/1.4 L-Series Performance
The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is a legendary wide-angle prime lens engineered natively for full-frame Canon EF-mount EOS DSLRs and highly revered as a benchmark optic when adapted to modern mirrorless platforms. As an elite flagship in Canon’s luxury L-series (Luxury) lineup, this lens completely redefined standard wide-angle performance upon its release. It is a premier choice for professional wedding photojournalists, commercial portrait artists, and landscape trackers who demand absolute edge-to-edge sharpness and high contrast even when shooting wide open at its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture.

The defining breakthrough of this version II masterpiece is the debut of Canon’s proprietary Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) Optics element. This organic optical material is specifically formulated to correct shorter wavelengths of the visible spectrum (blue light), virtually eliminating severe chromatic aberrations and purple fringing that traditionally plague ultra-fast lenses. Combined with an Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) element, two aspherical elements, and advanced Sub Wavelength Coatings (SWC), this completely weather-sealed workhorse produces peerless definition, structural resolution, and color accuracy under any lighting configuration.

This lens is fully tested and functional. The package comes completely production-ready and includes the front and rear protective caps alongside the original dedicated petal-type lens hood.

Key Features & Elite Optical Engineering
Flagship 35mm Professional Storyteller: Designed natively for full-frame Canon EF camera bodies, it can also be utilized on APS-C crop-sensor DSLRs where it delivers a highly versatile 56mm equivalent standard field of view.

Ultra-Bright f/1.4 Maximum Aperture: Exceptional light-gathering speed facilitates handheld shooting in challenging low-light conditions and grants definitive authority over depth of field for isolated subject framing.

Revolutionary Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) Optics: Integrates a specialized BR element between glass components to correct blue light refraction, achieving near-perfect suppression of chromatic fringing for pristine clarity along high-contrast edges.

Advanced Aspherical & UD Glass Matrix: Built with a pair of aspherical elements and one Ultra-Low Dispersion element to systematically counter geometric distortions, field curvature, and spherical aberrations across the frame.

Sub Wavelength Coating (SWC): Applied to individual optical elements to actively eliminate internal reflections, surface lens flare, and ghosting, preserving deep image contrast and rich color neutrality even when shooting directly into harsh backlighting.

Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor (USM): A high-torque internal AF motor paired with a high-speed CPU delivers quick, silent, and pinpoint autofocusing response times, backed by full-time mechanical manual focus override at any moment.

Cinematic 9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Incorporates a circular nine-blade aperture mechanism to produce exceptionally smooth, creamy background blur and beautifully rounded out-of-focus highlights.

Professional Build & Protective Shields
Weather-Sealed L-Series Chassis: Enclosed in a rugged, moisture- and dust-sealed body configuration designed to insulate the internal mechanics and electronic contacts during inclement outdoor assignments.

Exposed Element Fluorine Coating: A defensive fluorine layer has been applied to the front and rear exposed glass surfaces to resist smudging, fingerprints, dust, and moisture droplets, making the glass significantly easier to clean in the field.

Included Premium Accessories:

Original Dedicated Canon Petal Lens Hood

Front Protective Lens Cap

Rear Protective Lens Cap

Technical Specifications
Lens Classification: Professional L-Series Fast Wide-Angle Prime

Lens Mount Type: Canon EF Mount Standard

Focal Length: 35mm (56mm equivalent on Canon APS-C sensors)

Maximum Aperture: f/1.4

Minimum Aperture: f/22

Autofocus Motor Type: Ring-Type USM (Ultrasonic Motor) with Full-Time Manual Override

Diaphragm Design: 9-Blade Rounded Matrix

Minimum Focus Distance: 11.02 inches / 28 cm

Filter Thread Interface: 72 mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.17 x 4.15 inches / 80.4 x 105.5 mm

Weight: Approx. 26.8 oz / 760 g