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• Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 24mm 1:1.4
• Diagonal Angle of View: 84°
• Focus Adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
• Closest Focusing Distance: 3.0 in./77mm
• Filter Size: 77mm

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My New Favorite Lens

Review Date: October 8, 2009

Reviewer: Matt Van Zant, San Bruno, CA USA

The Canon 24-70/2.8 has been my primary lens for the past two years. It has served me well and was hands down my favorite lens for this focal length, until I tried the 24/1.4 II from Canon. This lens has very fast and accurate focus, and the images are incredibly sharp, even wide-open. I've decided that I can live without the 25-70mm focal length of the 24-70 for this lens. The minimum focus is 0.8ft, which allows you to get incredibly close to your subject, and the 24mm gives you a very wide view to capture your entire subject. The 1.4 aperture is incredibly fast. Combine that with fast focus and incredible sharpness and you now have a lens you can use indoors without flash (Note: 1.4 aperture comes with a thin depth-of-field. Focusing on the eye will leave you with a blurry nose and forehead, very smooth bokeh). I've used the following Canon lenses and this one tops the list and is now on my 5D II 70% of the time (have to leave time for the 70-200). Canon 16-35/2.8 II: Fantastic lens if this is the focal length you're looking for. This lens has the fish-eye effect at 16mm with full-frame sensors Canon 50/1.4: Great focal length and speed, but overdue for a refresh. This is a great lens if you're looking for the soft feel of photos. Canon 85/1.2: Excellent lens, if your subject isn't moving. Very slow focus combined with very narrow depth of field equals out-of-focus photo. Canon 135/2: Very sharp. Perhaps one of the sharpest lenses Canon makes. The 24/1.4 II is as good if not better. Canon 70-200/2.8 IS: Hands down the best lens in this focal length (ok, you could argue the 135/2 is better if that's the length you're looking for). Canon 300/4 IS: Very sharp lens with quick and accurate focus. It's also about 25% of the price of the 300/2.8 IS. If this is the focal length you're looking for, this lens will prove to be an incredible choice. This lens is not on the cheap end, with respect to price. But I feel the 24/1.4 II is worth every penny. If you're on the edge of purchasing the lens, rent it and you'll be back here hitting the "Add to Shopping Cart" button.

Great Low Lite Wide Angle

Review Date: April 8, 2010

Reviewer: M. Neace, Monmouth Junction, New Jersy United States

Bought this about 1 month ago and have used it for two weddings. Color and contrast are perfect and it focuses fast and sharp in all light. We have a very nice copy of Canon's 17-55 f/2.8 for our 7D, but it falls down a bit in very low light (typically during the reception during first dance). It just can't grab focus in low light....even with the 580EX II attached. We put this baby on and it's dead to right every time. Of course, we have to zoom in and out with our legs, but at least we can get the shot. And that's what it's all about.

a wonderful lens, even compared to all others

Review Date: August 28, 2010

Reviewer: Standingtree,

I decided to get this lens after quite some research and have not regretted a bit. Compared to 35L, this gives you more angles to work with. I do not recommend using it for portrait in many situations. However, it can be a lovely tool when some effects are needed The sharpness is even better than 35L when wide open and amazing build quality too. The only thing is that it is darn expensive

Worth its Weight

Review Date: July 14, 2010

Reviewer: Kyler Storm,

Don't let its weight deter you (though it could). All that glass means awesome, wide aperature shots and beautiful bokeh. My lens hood seems to turn a little more easily than than my other L lenses. This means a little nudge can rotate the hood a, which leads to some vignetting in subsequent shots if you're not paying attention and fix it.

canon "L" glass

Review Date: January 3, 2010

Reviewer: William P. Bierman, Bay Area, CA USA

What more do I need to say other than it is Canon "L" glass. I believe it is the fastest 24mm wide angle on the planet. Enough said...

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