The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8 L USM is an ultra-wide-angle prime lens designed for full-frame sensors. It features a fast f/2.8 aperture, making it suitable for low-light conditions and astrophotography. This lens delivers excellent sharpness and contrast with remarkably low distortion, a critical feature for architectural, landscape, and expansive interior videography. Its ring-type USM provides fast and quiet autofocus. Built with robust, weather-sealed L-series construction, it’s a reliable choice for capturing vast, immersive scenes.
Overview
- Ultra-wide-angle prime lens for full-frame
- Fast f/2.8 aperture for low light and depth of field control
- Excellent sharpness and contrast
- Remarkably low distortion for an ultra-wide
- Fast and quiet ring-type USM autofocus
- Ideal for astrophotography, landscapes, architecture, and interiors
- Robust, weather-sealed L-series construction
- Integrated petal-type lens hood
Expansive Field of View
The 14mm focal length on a full-frame sensor captures an incredibly wide perspective, perfect for dramatic establishing shots, immersive POV sequences, vast landscapes, and tight interior spaces.
Excellent Optical Correction
Despite its ultra-wide nature, it’s renowned for its impressive control over distortion and chromatic aberrations, resulting in clean and rectilinear images, especially crucial for architecture.
Fast f/2.8 Aperture
Allows for strong low-light performance and some creative control over depth of field, making it suitable for astrophotography and shooting in challenging light.
High Sharpness
Delivers crisp details and good contrast from center to edge, ensuring clarity throughout the expansive frame.
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.
Integrated Hood
Features a built-in petal-type lens hood, offering some protection and flare reduction, though care should be taken with external filters due to its bulbous front element.