Canon EF35mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon

Canon EF35mm f/1.4L II USM

📏 35mm 💡 f/1.4 🔌 Canon EF Mount 🎯 Prime ⚖️ 760g 🌧️ Sealed
MSRP $1,799

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📖 Overview

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is a high-performance wide-angle prime lens known for its exceptional sharpness and beautiful bokeh. It excels in street photography, environmental portraits, and low-light situations. Its premium price point makes it a significant investment.

📸 Browse 39 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Focal Length 35mm
Max Aperture f/1.4
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Type Prime
Mount Canon EF
AF Motor Ring USM
Image Stabilization No
Autofocus Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Min Focus Distance 28.0 cm
Max Magnification 0.21x
Elements / Groups 14 elements in 11 groups
Aperture Blades 9
Filter Diameter 72mm
Weight 760g
Dimensions 80.4 x 105.5mm
MSRP $1,799

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🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Canon EF35mm f/1.4L II USM, sourced from SampleShots.

Photo by John Segesta Grand Canyon Conservancy's Celebration of Art (CoA) is a wonderful Grand Canyon National Park tradition that provides a vibrant experience for visitors and a venue for artists inspired by the canyon. As a fundraiser for a dedicated Art Venue at the South Rim, the goal is to use art to inspire deeper engagement and appreciation for Grand Canyon among visitors of all ages. Celebration of Art showcases a juried selection of artists whose works are inspired by the canyon. Founded in 2009, CoA invites participating artists to create "en plein air" (outside on location) for a week at the South Rim of Grand Canyon. All work produced during the event is available for purchase online and in store at Kolb Studio through April 26, 2026. Proceeds from Celebration of Art will go towards creating a dedicated art venue at Grand Canyon. This location will be the hub of art activity at the canyon, displaying current collections and providing room for future acquisitions.
Grand Canyon Conservancy
Two hospital corpsmen lifting a training dummy during stretcher bearer training aboard USS George Washington in a ship's interior.
Navy Medicine
Delegates around a circular wooden table at ILO Headquarters, Geneva, with laptops, papers, and microphones; two screens show the session and a circular ceiling light above.
International Labour Organization ILO
Five people standing in front of a World Nuclear Fuel Cycle banner.
World Nuclear Association
Families walking along the waterfront with a cruise ship and the Oriental Hotel in the background.
sirius_1984
Competitor wearing safety glasses and a head-mounted magnifier works on wooden joints at a bench during EuroSkills 2021 cabinetmaking; Hungarian flag patch on the sleeve, clamps and wood blocks in view.
EuroSkills 2021
Historic building in Budapest illuminated at dusk with intricate architectural details.
zczillinger
Basket of green bell peppers, red tomatoes, cucumbers and leafy greens on a warm wooden table, with a second basket and woven tray nearby.
VirtualWolf
Silhouette of a person beside turquoise glass barrier with a bicycle on Copenhagen waterfront at golden hour.
Ulf Bodin
Close-up of vibrant green grass blades illuminated by soft sunlight.
Ghinzo
Photo by John Segesta Grand Canyon Conservancy's Celebration of Art (CoA) is a wonderful Grand Canyon National Park tradition that provides a vibrant experience for visitors and a venue for artists inspired by the canyon. As a fundraiser for a dedicated Art Venue at the South Rim, the goal is to use art to inspire deeper engagement and appreciation for Grand Canyon among visitors of all ages. Celebration of Art showcases a juried selection of artists whose works are inspired by the canyon. Founded in 2009, CoA invites participating artists to create "en plein air" (outside on location) for a week at the South Rim of Grand Canyon. All work produced during the event is available for purchase online and in store at Kolb Studio through April 26, 2026. Proceeds from Celebration of Art will go towards creating a dedicated art venue at Grand Canyon. This location will be the hub of art activity at the canyon, displaying current collections and providing room for future acquisitions.
Grand Canyon Conservancy
Medical sailors aboard USS George Washington demonstrate stretcher lifting techniques in a ladderwell.
Navy Medicine
Delegates in suits shake hands in a wood-paneled ILO corridor in Geneva during the Brazil/ILO Review Meeting, badges visible.
International Labour Organization ILO
Competitor in white WorldSkills shirt and hearing protection marks wood on a bench with clamps during EuroSkills 2021 cabinetmaking in Graz.
EuroSkills 2021
Arched stone corridor at night with warm amber lighting, potted plants along left, arches receding to a bright doorway where two figures stand.
Ulf Bodin
Photo by John Segesta Grand Canyon Conservancy's Celebration of Art (CoA) is a wonderful Grand Canyon National Park tradition that provides a vibrant experience for visitors and a venue for artists inspired by the canyon. As a fundraiser for a dedicated Art Venue at the South Rim, the goal is to use art to inspire deeper engagement and appreciation for Grand Canyon among visitors of all ages. Celebration of Art showcases a juried selection of artists whose works are inspired by the canyon. Founded in 2009, CoA invites participating artists to create "en plein air" (outside on location) for a week at the South Rim of Grand Canyon. All work produced during the event is available for purchase online and in store at Kolb Studio through April 26, 2026. Proceeds from Celebration of Art will go towards creating a dedicated art venue at Grand Canyon. This location will be the hub of art activity at the canyon, displaying current collections and providing room for future acquisitions.
Grand Canyon Conservancy
Delegates in suits and dresses mingle in a wood-paneled hotel lobby during the ILO conference, with lanyards and a circular sunburst carpet visible.
International Labour Organization ILO
Person with short hair in a gray T-shirt stands with back to camera beside a vine-covered wall as the sun sets, creating warm backlight and lens flare.
Ulf Bodin

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