Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens USA
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- SWC (Sub Wavelength Coating)
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The Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens lens is a venerable wide-angle prime lens that provides sharpness and impressive performance at all settings. Its large maximum aperture of f/1.4 allows for superb low-light photographs, and its circular aperture and narrow depth of field provide pleasing background blur. It is the ideal tool for photojournalists, landscape and event photographers, and anyone who enjoys taking images from a wider perspective.
This version "II" improves greatly over its predecessor with the addition of two high-precision aspheric lenses, which correct aberration including curvature of field and distortion. Chromatic aberration common in wide-angle shooting is also reduced by the inclusion of two UD lenses, which ensure optimum image quality and corner-to-corner detail.
The EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM features Canon's near-silent Ultra Sonic Motor (USM), which provides super-fast auto-focusing with full-time manual override. The floating internal focus system also helps maintain high image quality throughout the focal range.
- SWC (Sub Wavelength Coating)
- The anti-reflective SWC (Sub Wavelength Coating) differs from conventional coatings by using a much finer structure, which minimizes ghosting and flaring across the lens surface, regardless of the angle with which light enters or exits.
- Ring-Type USM Motor
- Canon's very best autofocusing mechanisms are in place, permitting full-time manual focusing override without requiring a switchover from AF to MF mode.
- L-Series
- Canon's "L-Series" designation indicates that this lens meets their highest quality standards with excellent color reproduction and edge to edge sharpness.
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/1.4 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 84° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.84" (25 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.17x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5.88 |
| Groups/Elements | 10/13 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.3 x 3.4" (8.38 x 8.64 cm) |
| Weight | 1.43 lb (650 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 202 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (162)
- Strong construction (146)
- Durable (122)
- Consistent output (113)
- Nice bokeh (101)
Cons
- Heavy (43)
- Pricey / poor value (6)
- Blurry focus (4)
Best Uses
- Low light (148)
- Landscape/scenery (133)
- Night photography (115)
- Weddings (106)
- Video (64)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (79), Semi-pro photographer (48), Photo enthusiast (45), Casual photographer (10), Photography student (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (155), Yes (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Worth the wait ... both of them
I do a great deal of outdoor, available light photography and have wanted a fast 24 mm lens for over 25 years. When Canon announced the Mark II version last year, it was time...Read complete review
I do a great deal of outdoor, available light photography and have wanted a fast 24 mm lens for over 25 years. When Canon announced the Mark II version last year, it was time to ante up even though I believe they overpriced it by $200. I placed my order with a great deal of trepidation; could any lens live up to a quarter of a century of expectations?
The answer is, eventually, … “yes.”
Straight out of the box the lens was a disaster as it suffered from major league front focusing. A trip to a Canon Factory Service Center (It was out of my hands for 10 days) made it a whole new ball game. I mention this because it should have never passed Canon’s QC in the condition in which I received it. My gripe is not with B&H; it is with Canon.
Getting down to the nitty-gritty, this lens focuses so quietly that I thought it was broken. A few simple tests showed me that, yes it is focusing and if I listen real hard I might hear the USM. It is easily the quietest AF lens I have ever had the opportunity to use.
Using it wide open is tricky, as the depth of field is paper-thin at “close” distances. Never the less, when the photographer knows what he or she is doing, this lens, at f/1.4, produces images with startling clarity and focus … and it only gets better. Images taken with the lens stopped down even slightly are tack sharp with unbelievable contrast and brilliant color. I bet the new lens coatings Canon applies to the elements have something to do with this as well. Images show just a hint of vignetting, if you look for it, when used on a camera body equipped with an APS-C sensor.
The construction is typical “L” lens, built like a tank. The manual focus ring seems to glide rather than move and is very responsive. It feels “solid” and the balance on a 20D camera body is perfect.
Oh yes, the lens hood slips easily on and off, but is very secure when on.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Great lens but mine didn't work well
It's really hard to say how I'd rate this lens, as the copy that I got wouldn't focus correctly beyond about 9 inches - it'd always frontfocus beyond that. As a lens that I ...Read complete review
It's really hard to say how I'd rate this lens, as the copy that I got wouldn't focus correctly beyond about 9 inches - it'd always frontfocus beyond that. As a lens that I could use fine during manual focus (@f/1.4), though, it served its purpose, and pretty well, as a fast, wide weather-sealed prime. I'm not a huge fan of the bokeh, and much prefer the 50 L (my favorite Canon lens), but in terms of a wide prime (which I'm looking for) there's not much else that'll beat it.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Oh my...24mm is perfect focal length. I own 85L, 50L, 35L, and now the 24L. 24mm focal length is the perfect length. Lense is fast. 85L, was slow and I missed my fast running kids all the time. The 24L pegs them. This is on my camera all the time now. Love it Love it Love it
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
This is a landscape lens. It has too much vignetting for indoor use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
The contrast and sharpness of this lens makes the hair on my arm stand on end! I have a 5D II and a 7D. I love the drama it adds on a full frame. I have the 24-105L, but at 4.0 fixed, I needed more light when shooting indoors, particularly weddings in darker interiors. It meets and exceeds my expectations.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
This is a very fast lens. I was in need of a wide angle prime and this was just perfect. Minimal distortion, sharp, and fast!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Just excellent. Amazing definition, very fast.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Street
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Used Focus Tune application to micro adjust to my 7D....wow, DoF at 1.4 is 'Super Model' thin....and the sharpness is sick. The price...oh well, it's a keeper....
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Beautiful glass results in beautiful images. I'm often in low light situations and need to go handheld. This lens allows me to do this.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Being an avid nightlife photographer/videographer, fast aperture prime lenses have always been a required product in my bag. But I had never made it past 2.8 until now. I finally scrounged up the cash to pick up not only my first 1.4 lens, but also my first L lens.
WOW is all I can say. The difference everything about this lens makes compared to all the other lenses I've used in the past is HUGE.
The lens is beautiful. The shots are so crisp. The bokeh is so incredibly smooth wide open. Manual override is amazing, focusing motor is as quiet as can be.
As obnoxious as it might be to say, I really don't think I want to use anything besides an L lens ever again. I'm hooked.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
I use this lens on my Red Scarlet camera when I need a lighter ENG style setup. It's super sharp at 4k. I would recommend this lens to any DPs on a budget.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Camera used: Canon EOS 7D
Time with lens: 2 days
I'm just an amateur and here were my expectations for the lens:
Wide Angle
No-Flash, Low-Light Shooting (for movie and stills)
Shallow DOF
Here is my grade for each.
WIDE ANGLE - A
I won't knock it because I already knew going in it probably wouldn't be wide enough for my needs. On a crop sensor such as 7D, it was good for a variety of shots, just not wide open landscape shots that I had in mind.
NO FLASH, LOW-LIGHT SHOOTING - A+
I've never seen or experienced a lens like this. Frankly I didn't even know lens and DSLRs had come along this far. I shot a room with lime green walls, with a very faint light source coming through the door. With the lens wide open and the ISO bumped up just a bit, the previously dark muddy green walls became lime green again.
SHALLOW DOF - A
Extremely sharp. I was able to get that razor sharp image in the forgeround with the blurry background that I hadn't been able to achieve before. Just as I had wanted.
Again, this review is based on my own amateur expectations and delivery on what I was looking for.
So in conclusion, the lens was everything I thought it would be, EXCEPT for the wide angle. That's the only reason I returned it. I guess I kinda thought all the other pros might outweigh the fact it wasn't wide as my heart desired. If I had a Full Frame camera, I would have kept it. Not that FF photography is automatically superior to Cropped, but in my case I really wanted to have wide angle capabilities above all.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
I use this lens regularly for photojournalism and landscape shots.
Love: corner to corner sharpness, particularly in the 2.8-6.3 range. Good build quality, overall excellent performance.
Don't care for the weight (though worth it anyways); lens becomes increasingly soft below 2.2.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
I love this lens. I used it with a Canon EOS 7D, and soon with a Mark 3 body. No cons that I can think of. I used it in an outdoor scenario and it performed great at both aperature extremes. I would recommend this lens to anyone who wants a great L Wide angle lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
It is a little soft at 1.4 but was expected from such wide angle lens. I just shot one wedding with this lens and it performed well. The color and contrast is great. Also the build is superb. Overall great lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Canon 5D Mark iii
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Absolutely love this lens, the colors are superb! It's extremely fast to render in low light environments like night clubs - though when shooting people, I have to be careful to keep the subject in center of frame + be a little further away than I can with a 50mm 1.4 I bought it for its weather seal + night street photography, as well as what you can accomplish with a shalow DoF.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- 17-40mm f/4L
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Documentary Photography
- Environmental Portraiture
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
So far, I love this lens. It's wide, but not too wide. My images are sharp, clear, and with f/1.4 I can get gorgeous bokeh too. I have gotten some gorgeous images from this lens and this is my first L series lens. It is heavier than my other lenses, but that will just take some getting used to. SO happy with my purchase!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
The images the lens takes are amazing. This paired with a 5D Mark III makes a very comfortable walk around lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Rugged
- Video
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Video
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Love this lens, I decided to go with this over the 35mm as I shoot more landscape and video. This lens is perfect for me, It shoots great for landscape and works like a charm on my glidecam. I havent had a huge problem with vignetting wide open and couldnt be happier with this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
This lens was bought for my Canon EOS 7D to be used as my details shooting camera lens for my weddings. As a professional wedding videographer, this lens will give incredible image quality to the preparations in the beginning of a couple's day by allowing for a wide angle. Highly recommend this to any videographer or shooter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
have just started using this lens, but so far it is great. Pretty wide angle but with amazing fine focus. LOVE IT so far
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Why buy primes when the 24-70 is so good? The simple answer is 1.4! Ok, there's more to primes than the f-stop but in my opinion there is where it's usefulness comes in. I do own all three 2.8 primary zooms from Canon and love them but 2.8 sometimes is not enough even for a 5D Mk III.
As a professional wedding photographer, my particular look requires a lot of ambient light and at receptions this is lacking to say the least. For wedding photographers this is a jewel. Decent Bokeh for such a wide angle, good to fast focus.
Draw back is - even though I use a Lowepro 300, space and weight become an issue. It's nice to have all the lenses but traveling with all of them is not easy. Remember, flashes, modifiers, backup camera, etc., etc.. I currently travel with 7 lenses all Canon; 8-15 fisheye, 16-35, 24-70, 70-200 (2.8), 24/1.4, 50/1.2, 100/2.8 macro.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 202 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (162)
- Strong construction (146)
- Durable (122)
- Consistent output (113)
- Nice bokeh (101)
Cons
- Heavy (43)
- Pricey / poor value (6)
- Blurry focus (4)
Best Uses
- Low light (148)
- Landscape/scenery (133)
- Night photography (115)
- Weddings (106)
- Video (64)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (79), Semi-pro photographer (48), Photo enthusiast (45), Casual photographer (10), Photography student (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (155), Yes (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Worth the wait ... both of them
I do a great deal of outdoor, available light photography and have wanted a fast 24 mm lens for over 25 years. When Canon announced the Mark II version last year, it was time...Read complete review
I do a great deal of outdoor, available light photography and have wanted a fast 24 mm lens for over 25 years. When Canon announced the Mark II version last year, it was time to ante up even though I believe they overpriced it by $200. I placed my order with a great deal of trepidation; could any lens live up to a quarter of a century of expectations?
The answer is, eventually, … “yes.”
Straight out of the box the lens was a disaster as it suffered from major league front focusing. A trip to a Canon Factory Service Center (It was out of my hands for 10 days) made it a whole new ball game. I mention this because it should have never passed Canon’s QC in the condition in which I received it. My gripe is not with B&H; it is with Canon.
Getting down to the nitty-gritty, this lens focuses so quietly that I thought it was broken. A few simple tests showed me that, yes it is focusing and if I listen real hard I might hear the USM. It is easily the quietest AF lens I have ever had the opportunity to use.
Using it wide open is tricky, as the depth of field is paper-thin at “close” distances. Never the less, when the photographer knows what he or she is doing, this lens, at f/1.4, produces images with startling clarity and focus … and it only gets better. Images taken with the lens stopped down even slightly are tack sharp with unbelievable contrast and brilliant color. I bet the new lens coatings Canon applies to the elements have something to do with this as well. Images show just a hint of vignetting, if you look for it, when used on a camera body equipped with an APS-C sensor.
The construction is typical “L” lens, built like a tank. The manual focus ring seems to glide rather than move and is very responsive. It feels “solid” and the balance on a 20D camera body is perfect.
Oh yes, the lens hood slips easily on and off, but is very secure when on.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Great lens but mine didn't work well
It's really hard to say how I'd rate this lens, as the copy that I got wouldn't focus correctly beyond about 9 inches - it'd always frontfocus beyond that. As a lens that I ...Read complete review
It's really hard to say how I'd rate this lens, as the copy that I got wouldn't focus correctly beyond about 9 inches - it'd always frontfocus beyond that. As a lens that I could use fine during manual focus (@f/1.4), though, it served its purpose, and pretty well, as a fast, wide weather-sealed prime. I'm not a huge fan of the bokeh, and much prefer the 50 L (my favorite Canon lens), but in terms of a wide prime (which I'm looking for) there's not much else that'll beat it.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 202 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Oh my...24mm is perfect focal length. I own 85L, 50L, 35L, and now the 24L. 24mm focal length is the perfect length. Lense is fast. 85L, was slow and I missed my fast running kids all the time. The 24L pegs them. This is on my camera all the time now. Love it Love it Love it
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
This is a landscape lens. It has too much vignetting for indoor use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
The contrast and sharpness of this lens makes the hair on my arm stand on end! I have a 5D II and a 7D. I love the drama it adds on a full frame. I have the 24-105L, but at 4.0 fixed, I needed more light when shooting indoors, particularly weddings in darker interiors. It meets and exceeds my expectations.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
This is a very fast lens. I was in need of a wide angle prime and this was just perfect. Minimal distortion, sharp, and fast!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Just excellent. Amazing definition, very fast.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Street
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Used Focus Tune application to micro adjust to my 7D....wow, DoF at 1.4 is 'Super Model' thin....and the sharpness is sick. The price...oh well, it's a keeper....
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Beautiful glass results in beautiful images. I'm often in low light situations and need to go handheld. This lens allows me to do this.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Being an avid nightlife photographer/videographer, fast aperture prime lenses have always been a required product in my bag. But I had never made it past 2.8 until now. I finally scrounged up the cash to pick up not only my first 1.4 lens, but also my first L lens.
WOW is all I can say. The difference everything about this lens makes compared to all the other lenses I've used in the past is HUGE.
The lens is beautiful. The shots are so crisp. The bokeh is so incredibly smooth wide open. Manual override is amazing, focusing motor is as quiet as can be.
As obnoxious as it might be to say, I really don't think I want to use anything besides an L lens ever again. I'm hooked.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
I use this lens on my Red Scarlet camera when I need a lighter ENG style setup. It's super sharp at 4k. I would recommend this lens to any DPs on a budget.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Camera used: Canon EOS 7D
Time with lens: 2 days
I'm just an amateur and here were my expectations for the lens:
Wide Angle
No-Flash, Low-Light Shooting (for movie and stills)
Shallow DOF
Here is my grade for each.
WIDE ANGLE - A
I won't knock it because I already knew going in it probably wouldn't be wide enough for my needs. On a crop sensor such as 7D, it was good for a variety of shots, just not wide open landscape shots that I had in mind.
NO FLASH, LOW-LIGHT SHOOTING - A+
I've never seen or experienced a lens like this. Frankly I didn't even know lens and DSLRs had come along this far. I shot a room with lime green walls, with a very faint light source coming through the door. With the lens wide open and the ISO bumped up just a bit, the previously dark muddy green walls became lime green again.
SHALLOW DOF - A
Extremely sharp. I was able to get that razor sharp image in the forgeround with the blurry background that I hadn't been able to achieve before. Just as I had wanted.
Again, this review is based on my own amateur expectations and delivery on what I was looking for.
So in conclusion, the lens was everything I thought it would be, EXCEPT for the wide angle. That's the only reason I returned it. I guess I kinda thought all the other pros might outweigh the fact it wasn't wide as my heart desired. If I had a Full Frame camera, I would have kept it. Not that FF photography is automatically superior to Cropped, but in my case I really wanted to have wide angle capabilities above all.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
I use this lens regularly for photojournalism and landscape shots.
Love: corner to corner sharpness, particularly in the 2.8-6.3 range. Good build quality, overall excellent performance.
Don't care for the weight (though worth it anyways); lens becomes increasingly soft below 2.2.
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- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
I love this lens. I used it with a Canon EOS 7D, and soon with a Mark 3 body. No cons that I can think of. I used it in an outdoor scenario and it performed great at both aperature extremes. I would recommend this lens to anyone who wants a great L Wide angle lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
It is a little soft at 1.4 but was expected from such wide angle lens. I just shot one wedding with this lens and it performed well. The color and contrast is great. Also the build is superb. Overall great lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Canon 5D Mark iii
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Absolutely love this lens, the colors are superb! It's extremely fast to render in low light environments like night clubs - though when shooting people, I have to be careful to keep the subject in center of frame + be a little further away than I can with a 50mm 1.4 I bought it for its weather seal + night street photography, as well as what you can accomplish with a shalow DoF.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- 17-40mm f/4L
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Documentary Photography
- Environmental Portraiture
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
So far, I love this lens. It's wide, but not too wide. My images are sharp, clear, and with f/1.4 I can get gorgeous bokeh too. I have gotten some gorgeous images from this lens and this is my first L series lens. It is heavier than my other lenses, but that will just take some getting used to. SO happy with my purchase!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
The images the lens takes are amazing. This paired with a 5D Mark III makes a very comfortable walk around lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Rugged
- Video
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Video
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Love this lens, I decided to go with this over the 35mm as I shoot more landscape and video. This lens is perfect for me, It shoots great for landscape and works like a charm on my glidecam. I havent had a huge problem with vignetting wide open and couldnt be happier with this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
This lens was bought for my Canon EOS 7D to be used as my details shooting camera lens for my weddings. As a professional wedding videographer, this lens will give incredible image quality to the preparations in the beginning of a couple's day by allowing for a wide angle. Highly recommend this to any videographer or shooter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
have just started using this lens, but so far it is great. Pretty wide angle but with amazing fine focus. LOVE IT so far
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Autofocus Lens:
Why buy primes when the 24-70 is so good? The simple answer is 1.4! Ok, there's more to primes than the f-stop but in my opinion there is where it's usefulness comes in. I do own all three 2.8 primary zooms from Canon and love them but 2.8 sometimes is not enough even for a 5D Mk III.
As a professional wedding photographer, my particular look requires a lot of ambient light and at receptions this is lacking to say the least. For wedding photographers this is a jewel. Decent Bokeh for such a wide angle, good to fast focus.
Draw back is - even though I use a Lowepro 300, space and weight become an issue. It's nice to have all the lenses but traveling with all of them is not easy. Remember, flashes, modifiers, backup camera, etc., etc.. I currently travel with 7 lenses all Canon; 8-15 fisheye, 16-35, 24-70, 70-200 (2.8), 24/1.4, 50/1.2, 100/2.8 macro.
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- No
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