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Canon EF 35mm f1.4L USM EF Mount Review

Canon EF 35mm f1.4L USM

Main Features

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 580g / 1.28 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 79mm x 86mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.3m
  • Max Magnification: 0.18x
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Canon 35mm f1.4L USM Overview


Canon 35mm f1.4L USM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

Canon 35mm f1.4L USM was replaced with Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM. Follow the link to read our comparison of these lenses:
Compare Canon EF 35mm f1.4L USM vs Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM


What type of photography is the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitAverage
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
MacroPoor

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Canon 35mm f1.4L USM is a member of Canon's EF L series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

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35mm FF 795gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Canon EF 35mm f1.4L USM Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon EF 35mm f1.4L USM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
8 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
No Weather Sealing


Lens Mount

Canon 35mm f1.4L USM is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Canon 35mm f1.4L USM has a maximum diameter of 79mm and total length of 86mm. It weighs 580g / 20.5 oz.

Canon 35mm f1.4L USM has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon 35mm f1.4L USM:

  • 72mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 72mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 72mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Canon 35mm f1.4L USM has a fixed focal length of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Canon 35mm f1.4L USM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Canon 28mm f2.8 IS USM in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon 35mm f1.4L USM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.18x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. 0.18x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

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  • Canon 35mm f2 IS USM: 0.24x - (Compare)
  • Canon 24mm f2.8 IS USM: 0.23x - (Compare)

Aperture

Canon 35mm f1.4L USM has a max aperture of F1.4 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Canon 35mm f1.4L USM's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 9 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 aspherical lens element to correct aberrations.

Body Colour

Canon 35mm f1.4L USM is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Canon 35mm f1.4L USM

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Canon 35mm f1.4L USM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 35mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.4
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 8
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 9
Special Elements aspherical lens element to correct aberrations

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.18X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Rear
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 580g
Diameter 79mm
Length 86mm
Materials Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Code EW-78C
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Soft Case LP1214
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