 The EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM is one of Canon’s newest fixed length L-series lenses. It features two high-precision, large-diameter aspherical lenses for sharpness across the sensor, even in peripheral areas of full-frame sensors. Lens elements have a newly-designed anti-reflective SWC (Sub Wavelength Coating) that departs from conventional coatings by using an extremely fine structure that minimizes ghosting and flaring across the lens surface, regardless of the angle through which light enters or exits. It also features two UD lens elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and incorporates rear-focusing, ultrasonic, quiet and high-speed AF with full-time manual override. A circular aperture provides beautiful out-of-focus detail and offers legendary dust-resistant, water-resistant L-series construction using only lead-free glass. Roger’s take: I have to say I’m impressed with the Mk II version. I liked the 24 f/1.4. I didn’t quite think “wow this is great”, more like “this is a nice lens when you need that aperture and focal length”. The 24 Mk II is clearly better than the Mk I in my opinion. It is a bit sharper in the center and markedly sharper on the edges when wide open (especially if you shoot with a full-frame camera). The corners still aren’t the best on a full frame body. Even stopped down to f/5.6 they are a bit soft, but I like it far better than the original. The contrast and color throughout the range is best described as “vibrant”. Overall it’s a clear improvement on the original, but honestly it’s still not quite as good as the 35 f/1.4. Close but not quite. Specs:
Links:MTF Chart:
Thick lines: 10 lines/mm; thin lines: 30 lines/mm. The darker black lines represent the MTF characteristics at maximum aperture; the blue lines at f/8. The solid lines trace the radical S (sagittal) curve, while the broken lines trace the tangential M (meridional) curve. If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE Lens Diagram:
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