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Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM Review
Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM

Main Features

  • 14mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 560g.
  • Diameter: 77mm
  • Length: 89mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.1x
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Canon 14mm f2.8L USM Overview
Canon 14mm f2.8L USM is an Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.
Canon 14mm f2.8L USM was replaced with Canon EF 14mm f2.8L II USM. Follow the link to read our comparison of these lenses:
Compare Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM vs Canon EF 14mm f2.8L II USM

Lens Mount

Canon 14mm f2.8L USM is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount.Some of the latest released cameras with Canon EF lens mount are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Canon 14mm f2.8L USM is 35mm FF.

Focal Range

Canon 14mm f2.8L USM has a fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When mounted on a 35mm FF format camera, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 14mm.

Body Colour

Black

Aperture

Canon 14mm f2.8L USM has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.
Pros and Cons of Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM

PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Pricey
Canon 14mm f2.8L USM Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 14mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 5
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements Element 2 is an aspherical lens to correct distortion

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Rear
Focus Distance Limiter No
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 560g
Diameter 77mm
Length 89mm
Materials Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread Unknown
Filter Notes Rear drop-in gelatin filter holder
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code fixed petal-type hood
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Hard case LH-C13 Soft case ES-C13/LP1016
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Frequently Asked Questions about Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM
is the Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM
is the Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Canon EF 14mm f2.8L USM
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