The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra-wide Angle Lens is a newly designed lens that has aspherical and UD elements to attain the very highest standards of fidelity and image quality. This ultra wide angle lens has the shortest focal length of the Canon's famous L-series professional lens. The lens has 114 degree angle of view which surpassed only by Canon's EF f/2.8 15mm Fisheye. It also boasts the latest Ultrasonic Motor for accurate and fast auto focus including a dust and moisture sealing ability. It has the following features that replaces the equally popular EF f/2.8l 14mm USM;
1.Superb contrast and sharpness through the use of UD and aspheric lens elements
2.Low light shooting due to the large aperture of f/2.8
3.The latest Ultrasonic Motor (USM) Ring Type for fast and virtually silent autofocus
4.Full manual focus override that can be done through a large rubbing ring
5.Optimized lens element shaping for flare suppression and elimination of ghosting
6.Good background bokeh and obscuration of distracting backgrounds at wide apertures due to large circular aperture diagram
The L-series lens construction was designed and built to answer the demands of professionals photographers. The optics of the lens represents the best optical performance for focal length, speed and quality that could not be found with other lenses. The lens ultrawide angle of view can provide photographers' a new perspective particularly on creating dramatic effects. The aspherical and UD lens elements ensures full frame sharpness throughout the focal range and wide aperture settings. To reduce reflections an anti-reflective materials was used inside the lens barrel. This patented technology is called Super Spectra, a lens element coating which suppresses flare and ghosting. The lens also feature lead free glass as Canon's way of conforming with good manufacturing standard that protects for the environment.
With these impressive features, this lens should be on every photographers back pack. To to know more about the lens please click the image below;
