The EF24mm f/1.4L II USM is a direct replacement for the previous version of this lens - the EF24mm f/1.4L USM. It takes the strengths of that lens and incorporates new technologies to take the optical performance to the next level.

 

EF24mm f/1.4L II USM – fast and wide.

Who is it for?

It’s fast, it’s wideangle and it’s tough! These qualities make the EF24mm f/1.4L II USM perfectly suited to a wide range of photographic situations from street photography to landscapes and interiors. The field of view is wider than the human eye and can be used to create a stronger sense of perspective.

Key features

• Wide 24mm focal length, f/1.4 aperture
• Aspherical and UD lens elements
• SubWavelength structure Coating
• USM autofocus motor with full-time manual focus
• Floating internal focus mechanism
• Weather and dust seals
• Robust build quality

The inclusion of two aspherical elements controls distortion and field curvature, and two Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) lens elements help to minimise the chromatic aberrations that are common in many wideangle lenses.

A new Sub Wavelength structure Coating (SWC) on the lens helps to minimise the ghosting and flare that’s often associated with internal reflections off a digital camera’s sensor, to provide bright, crisp images.

 

EF24mm f/1.4L II USM – robust build.

The fast USM autofocus and full-time manual focus make this lens usable in all situations. The focus is near silent and the floating internal focus system delivers high image quality throughout the focal range. A non-rotating front filter mount ensures it is easy to use with filters for more creative effects.

As befitting a Canon L series lens, the construction is robust and weather and dust seals provide additional protection. In keeping with environmental ethics, only lead free glass is used in the construction.

A high quality, fast prime lens will open up new photographic opportunities that where previously unavailable to you. In low light, the f/1.4 maximum aperture means you can take advantage of what ambient light there is, and in bright light, you can use the aperture to have complete control over the depth-of-field in your image.

• SubWavelength structure Coating
  Designed for use in digital photography, Canon’s patented lens element coating helps to minimise the ghosting and flare caused by internal reflection - helping to deliver crisp, clear images. The EF24mm f/1.4L II USM was the first Canon lens to ever feature the SubWavelength structure Coating. This coating acts like the surface of a moth’s eye to reduce reflection from the surface of the lens - it has the advantage of reducing both flare and ghosting to improve image quality.