Canon EF 14mm lens

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The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM is an ultra wide angle prime lens. It is the widest prime lens in the Canon EF series. Because it is corrected for a rectilinear projection, the field of view is less than that of the Canon 15mm fisheye.

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The front element of the lens is so prominent that it does not allow use of filters on the front. Filters are instead mounted on the rear.

On August 20, 2007, Canon announced the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM lens, which was released that October. This lens dramatically improved sharpness and chromatic aberration, and is especially good at close focusing distances. It has replaced the earlier lens.

Specifications

Attributef/2.8L USMf/2.8L II USM
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Key features
Full-frame compatible Yes check.svg  Yes
Image stabilizer X mark.svg  No
Ultrasonic Motor Yes check.svg  Yes
Stepping Motor X mark.svg  No
L-series Yes check.svg  Yes
Macro X mark.svg  No
Technical data
Focal length 14 mm
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8 / f/22
Construction13 elements / 10 groups14 elements / 11 groups
# of diaphragm blades56 (circular aperture)
Closest focusing distance0.25 m (10.0 ")0.20 m (7.9 ")
Max. magnification0.1 x
Horizontal viewing angle 104 °
Vertical viewing angle81 °
Diagonal viewing angle114 °
Physical data
Weight560 g (19.8 oz)645 g (22.8 oz)
Maximum diameter77 mm (3.0 ")80 mm (3.2 ")
Length89 mm (3.5 ")94 mm (3.7 ")
Filter diameterGel filter holder at rear of lens
Accessories
Lens caseLP1016
Lens hoodBuilt-in [1]
Retail information
Release dateDecember 1991September 2007
Currently in production? X mark.svg  No Yes check.svg  Yes
MSRP US$298,000 yen307,000 yen / $2,885.41

References

  1. "Canon EF 14mm manual" (PDF). Canon Service. Retrieved 2013-09-29.