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Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L USM II Wide Angle Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras | 
| Brand: Canon
Buy New: $1,599.00
as of 9/3/2010 00:46 CDT details
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Rating:  6 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Minimum Focal Length: 24
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 3.4 x 3.4 x 3.4
MPN: 2750B002
Model: 2750B002
UPC: 013803092769
EAN: 0013803092769
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 24mm 1:1.4 | | • | Diagonal Angle of View: 84° | | • | Focus Adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM | | • | Closest Focusing Distance: 3.0 in./77mm | | • | Filter Size: 77mm |
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Product Description
EF 24MM F/1.4L II USM W/ CASE LP1319 & LENS HOOD EW-83K
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 6
 My New Favorite Lens October 8, 2009
Matt Van Zant (San Bruno, CA USA)
40 out of 46 found this review helpful
The Canon 24-70/2.8 has been my primary lens for the past two years. It has served me well and was hands down my favorite lens for this focal length, until I tried the 24/1.4 II from Canon. This lens has very fast and accurate focus, and the images are incredibly sharp, even wide-open. I've decided that I can live without the 25-70mm focal length of the 24-70 for this lens.
The minimum focus is 0.8ft, which allows you to get incredibly close to your subject, and the 24mm gives you a very wide view to capture your entire subject.
The 1.4 aperture is incredibly fast. Combine that with fast focus and incredible sharpness and you now have a lens you can use indoors without flash (Note: 1.4 aperture comes with a thin depth-of-field. Focusing on the eye will leave you with a blurry nose and forehead, very smooth bokeh).
I've used the following Canon lenses and this one tops the list and is now on my 5D II 70% of the time (have to leave time for the 70-200).
Canon 16-35/2.8 II: Fantastic lens if this is the focal length you're looking for. This lens has the fish-eye effect at 16mm with full-frame sensors
Canon 50/1.4: Great focal length and speed, but overdue for a refresh. This is a great lens if you're looking for the soft feel of photos.
Canon 85/1.2: Excellent lens, if your subject isn't moving. Very slow focus combined with very narrow depth of field equals out-of-focus photo.
Canon 135/2: Very sharp. Perhaps one of the sharpest lenses Canon makes. The 24/1.4 II is as good if not better.
Canon 70-200/2.8 IS: Hands down the best lens in this focal length (ok, you could argue the 135/2 is better if that's the length you're looking for).
Canon 300/4 IS: Very sharp lens with quick and accurate focus. It's also about 25% of the price of the 300/2.8 IS.
If this is the focal length you're looking for, this lens will prove to be an incredible choice. This lens is not on the cheap end, with respect to price. But I feel the 24/1.4 II is worth every penny. If you're on the edge of purchasing the lens, rent it and you'll be back here hitting the "Add to Shopping Cart" button.
Great Low Lite Wide Angle April 8, 2010
M. Neace (Monmouth Junction, New Jersy United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought this about 1 month ago and have used it for two weddings. Color and contrast are perfect and it focuses fast and sharp in all light. We have a very nice copy of Canon's 17-55 f/2.8 for our 7D, but it falls down a bit in very low light (typically during the reception during first dance). It just can't grab focus in low light....even with the 580EX II attached. We put this baby on and it's dead to right every time. Of course, we have to zoom in and out with our legs, but at least we can get the shot. And that's what it's all about.
a wonderful lens, even compared to all others August 28, 2010
Standingtree
I decided to get this lens after quite some research and have not regretted a bit.
Compared to 35L, this gives you more angles to work with.
I do not recommend using it for portrait in many situations. However, it can be a lovely tool when some effects are needed
The sharpness is even better than 35L when wide open and amazing build quality too.
The only thing is that it is darn expensive
Worth its Weight July 14, 2010
Kyler Storm
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Don't let its weight deter you (though it could). All that glass means awesome, wide aperature shots and beautiful bokeh.
My lens hood seems to turn a little more easily than than my other L lenses. This means a little nudge can rotate the hood a, which leads to some vignetting in subsequent shots if you're not paying attention and fix it.
 Soft at low F numbers August 16, 2010
Mr. E. J. Allen (Edmonton Alberta)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this lens new a few months ago as a compliment to my F2.8 24-70mm, specifically for lower light stuff (concerts, indoors etc) and although it is robust, will focus fast and quietly, over time I noticed how soft it was compared to the 24-70. So to try and convince myself it was just me I ran a series of like for like tests of the two lens and sure enough (starting at 2.8 obviously!) it is quite a bit softer and the colors are not as accurate either.
When you get down to F1.4 and shoot over any distance (say you were shooting a concert in the early evening and didn't want to use flash) it REALLY soft, (so much so I though the autofocus was not working!)
I love buying the best glass I can and stick with Canon for consistency, but this has been a real dissapointment compared to the versatility of the 24-70. for circa $1650, its a BIG price for something with a large number of quality trade-offs!
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