Ultra-wide angle lenses have always been in demand by architectural, corporate, and other top pro photographers. This new lens features completely redesigned optics including 2 high-precision Aspherical elements and two totally new UD-glass elements. The result is superior image quality: better contrast and sharpness at the outer edges, and a reduction in chromatic aberrations that can sometimes be seen with high-resolution digital SLRs. Its diagonal angle of view is an impressive 114°-anything larger would be a Fisheye lens. It has a built-in lens hood, and has been dust- and moisture- proofed. The lens uses a rear focusing system, high-speed CPU, and a powerful ring-type USM with revised electronics for faster, more responsive AF. This lens continues the proud tradition of superior clarity optics found in L-series Canon lenses.

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Reviews

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens Review by the-digital-picture.com

The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens is currently my favorite ultra-wide angle EF lens. For many years, my preferred full-frame-capable ultra-wide angle lens was the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM Lens and then its replacement, the even better (at the wide end at least) Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens. While this lens remains more versatile, the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens delivers even better image quality. I was simply not impressed with the original Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L USM Lens optically – and wasn’t very excited to hear about a replacement for it as I really like the 16-35mm II. However, within a couple of days of using the 14mm L II, my mind was changed.

Canon’s EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra-Wide Lens review by shutterbug.com

This ultra-wide proved well-balanced on my 5D. The lens has a solid, robust feel to it. More importantly, the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM delivered crisp images with good color, reflecting the superior optical design that went into this lens.