The Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L II USM is a high-performance, wide-angle prime lens designed for full-frame sensors. It features a very fast f/1.4 aperture, making it exceptional for low-light conditions, astrophotography, and creative depth of field. This lens delivers outstanding sharpness, high contrast, and excellent control over aberrations. The ring-type USM provides fast and quiet autofocus. Its robust, weather-sealed L-series construction ensures reliability, making it a premium choice for immersive wide-angle videography and environmental storytelling.
Overview
- High-performance wide-angle prime lens for full-frame
- Very fast f/1.4 aperture for extreme low light and shallow depth of field
- Outstanding sharpness and high contrast
- Excellent control over aberrations and coma
- Fast and quiet ring-type USM autofocus
- Ideal for astrophotography, landscapes, and environmental portraits
- Robust, weather-sealed L-series construction
- Wide, immersive perspective
Exceptional Low-Light Performer
The super-fast f/1.4 aperture allows for superb performance in dim lighting conditions, enabling cleaner images with lower ISO settings and greater creative flexibility.
Astrophotography & Nightscapes
Its wide aperture combined with excellent control of coma and sagittal flare makes it a top choice for capturing detailed and clean star fields and night skies.
Immersive Wide Angle
The 24mm focal length on full-frame provides a broad, immersive perspective, ideal for establishing shots, environmental storytelling, and dynamic wide-angle cinematography.
Razor-Sharp Optics
Delivers incredible sharpness and detail from centre to edge, even wide open, with excellent contrast and colour rendition.
Fast & Quiet Autofocus
The ring-type USM provides very fast and accurate autofocus, making it reliable for capturing dynamic action.
Robust L-Series Build
Part of Canon’s professional L-series, it’s built to withstand the rigors of professional use and offers dust and moisture resistance.