Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens An impressive ultra wide-angle prime, the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens is a Canon L-series lens well-suited for landscape, nature, and interior photography applications. Its relatively bright f/2.8 maximum aperture is well-suited to working in difficult lighting conditions and also makes this Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens an ideal choice for astrophotography. The optical design of the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens incorporates two aspherical elements and two ultra-low dispersion elements to control both spherical and chromatic aberrations in order to realize a high degree of sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. A Super Spectra coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color fidelity when working in backlit and harsh lighting conditions. Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens has a ring-type USM and internal focusing mechanism that also afford quick, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance, as well as full-time manual focus override. Additionally, this Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens is weather-sealed for use in trying climates. Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens has an Ultra wide-angle 14mm prime which is compatible with full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, as well as APS-C-sized models where it will provide a 22.4mm equivalent focal length range. The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens has a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture which benefits working in low-light conditions and suits astrophotography applications. Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens has two ultra-low dispersion elements that are used to minimize chromatic aberrations as well as eliminate color blurring around the edges of subjects. Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens has two aspherical elements that help to minimize distortions and spherical aberrations in order to maintain edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination. Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens has Super Spectra coating which has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for greater contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions. Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens comes with a ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM), along with an internal focusing system, employed to deliver fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override. As a member of the esteemed L-series, this Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens is sealed against dust and moisture for working in inclement environmental conditions. Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens has a built-in lens hood which helps to block stray light and also protects the bulbous front element. The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens design accepts rear insert-type gelatin filters, which are cut-to-size and inserted behind the rear lens element.
