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EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM
•f/1.4 •1/500 sec.
EF 24mm f/2.8
Another superb ultra-wide-angle
choice, with floating optics for
superior performance throughout
its focus range and a fast f/2.8
aperture that makes it a great
alternative to a zoom lens for
low-light shooting. Its rear-group
focusing system reaches down to
less than 10 inches (0.25m).
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ULTRA-WIDE & WIDE LENSES
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
EF 28mm f/2.8
Combine a fast f/1.8 aperture with
The most affordable fixed focal
28mm wide-angle focal length,
length wide-angle lens in the
and add Canon's Ultrasonic
Canon EF line-up continues to give
Motor AF. The result is this
benefits difficult or impossible to
surprisingly affordable fixed focal
find with zooms. The fast f/2.8
length alternative to wide-angle
aperture makes it easy to use in
zooms that's ideal for low-light
low light, and provides a bright
shooting. Internal, rear-group
viewfinder image in the camera.
focusing means the front element
It focuses as close as 10 inches
never moves, so it's easy to use
(0.25m) without accessories.
with filters and accessories. The
And optically, it provides excellent
autofocus is virtually silent,
edge-to-edge contrast and
and full-time manual focus is
sharpness along with superior
always available.
correction of linear distortion,
so straight lines in a subject (such
as architecture) remain straight.
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
EF 35mm f/2
Long requested by professionals,
An affordable lens that's ideal for
it's the standard lens for many
tasks like group photos and other
photojournalists and others who
applications calling for excellent
value its low-light capability and
optical performance and
performance. With the help of
moderately wide focal length.
an Aspherical lens element,
It's compact and lightweight, and
its contrast and sharpness are
with f/2.0 speed, it's a compelling
stunning, even wide open at f/1.4.
alternative to a wide-angle zoom
Solid construction, a powerful
lens for low-light shooting.
ring-type USM for smooth and fast
AF, and full-time manual focusing
make this a great lens for film or
digital shooters.
Medium & standard
A medium telephoto lens with a large aperture brings the subject closer, creates excellent background blur, gives a longer
flash range, and affords a faster shutter speed to freeze the action. A standard zoom lens, with its natural angle of view and
perspective, captures the subject plainly, with no special effects. However, you can use standard lenses in creative ways by varying
the subject distance, aperture and angle. Three medium telephoto lenses and two standard telephoto lenses are available.
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
EF 50mm f/1.8 II
The ultimate "normal" lens in the
Lightweight and affordable, this
EF system. This superb lens is
sharp lens with a fast f/1.8
sharp even wide open, and of
aperture is an excellent first lens
course its f/1.4 speed makes it
for those who prefer a fixed focal
perfect for available-light shooting.
length, and makes an excellent
For many, it's an ideal lens to
addition to any photographer's
accompany a zoom when shooting
system for available-light
in low-light conditions. Compact
shooting. A traditional Gauss-type
and affordable, it's the only lens in
optical design ensures sharp
the EF system to combine the
performance even when wide
extra-small Micro USM and still
open, and it focuses as close as
provide full-time manual focusing
18 inches (0.45m).
when the lens is in the AF mode.
EF 85mm f/1.2L USM
•f/1.2 •1/750 sec.
MEDIUM & STANDARD TELEPHOTO LENSES
EF 85mm f/1.2L USM
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
The fastest telephoto lens in the
Sharp. Lightweight. Responsive.
entire Canon EF line-up, and the
These are just a few adjectives
world's fastest 85mm autofocus
that describe this terrific
lens. This exquisite professional
portrait-length telephoto lens.
lens is obviously popular for its
With a powerful ring-type USM
available-light capabilities, but its
and fast f/1.8 aperture, subjects
proven performance makes it ideal
zip into focus in the viewfinder.
for portraits, fashion and even
It's great for all types of work
sports. Two Aspherical elements
calling for moderate telephoto
provide thorough correction of
power, but comes into its own in
spherical aberrations. A ring-type
low-light situations, and offers a
USM means silent AF from 3 feet
one-third-stop speed advantage
(0.9m) to infinity, and full-time
over
electronic manual focusing is
the 100mm f/2 USM lens.
also available.
EF 100mm f/2 USM
Another option in high-speed
moderate telephotos, this compact
lens is ideal for portraits and
low-light work. Compared with the
85mm f/1.8 USM lens, it provides
that little bit extra of telephoto
power sometimes necessary
outdoors or for candid shooting.
Like the 85mm, it's super-sharp
(even wide open), and has fast
USM autofocus along with full-
time manual focusing.
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Aspherical lens
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