Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L wide-angle lens is a terrific standard lens for casual photographers and photojournalists who value low-light capability and high performance. The lens--which hails from Canon's L series--is equipped with an aspherical lens element that helps correct aberrations and improve contrast and sharpness. The lens's floating focusing system, meanwhile, lets you enjoy sharp images throughout the entire focus range. Other details include a ring Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) that ensures quick and quiet autofocusing, a manual focusing option, and a 1-foot close focusing distance.

L-series professional f/1.4 wide-angle lens with an Aspherical lens element to correct aberrations. The floating system enables high picture quality to be obtained over the entire focusing range. Autofocusing is quick and quiet with rear focusing and ring USM. Full-time manual focusing is also possible.

Technical Details
* EF mount; wide-angle lens
* Inner focusing; floating system; aspherical lens; full-time manual focus
* 35mm focal length
* f/1.4 maximum aperture
* Ring-type UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Specifications
* Focal length: 35mm
* Maximum aperture: f/1.4L
* Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
* Angle of view: 63 degrees
* Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
* Closest focusing distance: 1 foot
* Filter size: 72mm
* Dimensions: 3.1 inches in diameter and 3.4 inches long
* Weight: 20.5 ounces
* Warranty: 1 year

The Digital Picture.com Says:

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM Lens is a really nice and very well regarded Canon prime lens.

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM Lens has membership in the Canon L Lens club - and it shows. Build quality is addictingly excellent - professional grade.

For an L lens, the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM Lens is relatively small - 3.1" x 3.4" (79.0mm x 86.0mm)(DxL) - and light - 20.5 oz (580g). Even smaller than the Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM Lens. You know there is something in your hand, but the weight is not bothersome. The lens handles very well on the camera.

Canon Website Customer Review:

I purchased this lens at Samy's camera in Los Angeles and have enjoyed using it both indoors and outdoors. The speed of the lens and the ability of its focal length to keep the subject sharp and blur the background results in dramatic effects. This is especially true when you display the photograph on a large screen. I would recommend this lens for those who need or like to take pictures of faces.