Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Lens

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Lens
Professional Full-Frame Wide-Angle Prime for Canon EF Mount – Fast f/1.4 Maximum Aperture, Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with Full-Time Manual Override, 1 Ground & Polished Aspherical Element, Floating Optical System, Super Spectra Coating, Non-Rotating 72mm Front Filter Thread, 8-Blade Diaphragm, Weather-Sealed L-Series Construction (Excellent Condition)

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM is a high-performance professional wide-angle prime lens engineered for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs and 35mm film SLRs (also compatible with APS-C bodies, where it provides a 56mm equivalent normal perspective). Offering a natural wide perspective, high resolving power, and exceptional light transmission, it is an essential tool for photojournalism, wedding documentation, environmental portraiture, street photography, and low-light event coverage.

The optical formula features 11 elements in 9 groups, incorporating one ground and polished aspherical element alongside an advanced rear floating element mechanism to correct spherical aberrations, astigmatism, and distortion from infinity down to its 1.0-foot minimum focusing distance. Treated with Canon’s Super Spectra Coating, the lens suppresses internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for high contrast and color fidelity. Its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture delivers shallow depth-of-field control and low-light capability, supported by an 8-blade aperture diaphragm. Autofocus is driven by a ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with a rear focusing design, providing rapid, quiet AF performance with seamless full-time manual focus override. A non-rotating 72mm front filter thread allows effortless use of circular polarizers and variable ND filters.

KEY FEATURES & PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Classic 35mm Wide-Angle Perspective: Versatile focal length captures natural environmental context for photojournalism, weddings, and documentary stills (56mm equivalent on APS-C).

Ultra-Bright f/1.4 Maximum Aperture: Excels in low ambient lighting and produces shallow depth of field with smooth background separation.

Aspherical Glass & Floating Optics: Incorporates 1 aspherical element and a floating rear mechanism to maintain edge-to-edge sharpness across all focus distances.

Fast Ring-Type USM Autofocus: Delivers quick, responsive, and near-silent autofocus tracking with instant full-time manual focus override.

Super Spectra Multi-Coating: Minimizes flare and ghosting while ensuring accurate color rendering and deep image contrast in high-glare environments.

Non-Rotating 72mm Front Thread: Simplifies alignment and use of circular polarizers and specialized filters.

Canon L-Series Durability: Built with professional-grade mechanical construction designed for reliable field use.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product Type: Full-Frame Wide-Angle Prime SLR/DSLR Lens

Model: Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Lens Series: Canon L-Series

Lens Mount: Canon EF Mount

Sensor Format Compatibility: 35mm Full-Frame Film, Full-Frame Digital & APS-C (56mm Full-Frame Equivalent)

Focal Length: 35mm

Maximum Aperture: f/1.4

Minimum Aperture: f/22

Optical Design: 11 Elements in 9 Groups (1 Aspherical Element & Floating Focus Mechanism)

Lens Coatings: Super Spectra Coating

Autofocus Drive: Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with Rear Focus System

Manual Focus: Full-Time Manual Focus Override

Diaphragm Blades: 8

Minimum Focusing Distance: Approx. 1.0 ft / 0.3 m

Maximum Magnification: 0.18x

Filter Thread Size: 72 mm (Non-Rotating Front)

Dimensions: Approx. 3.1 x 3.4 inches / 79 x 86 mm

Weight: Approx. 20.5 oz / 580 g

Physical Condition: Excellent overall cosmetic and mechanical condition

Color: Matte Black with Signature Red L-Series Accent Ring

Function: Photojournalism, Environmental Portraits, Wedding Coverage, Street Stills & Low-Light Capture