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Canon 35mm f/1.4L

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Canon 35mm f/1.4L

Very close to the 85L in sharpness and contrast, the 35mm f/1.4L is Canon’s sharpest and fastest lens in the “moderately wide” category. It’s superb for landscapes, group portraits, and street photography.

Yeah, we know you have this focal length covered with a really good zoom. But there’s just something special about the images created with this lens.

Roger’s Take: This is the wide angle member of the Holy Trinity of L prime lenses: the 35 f/1.4, 85 f/1.2, and 135 f/2.0. It’s as close to a flawless lens as I’ve shot with: sharp even in the edges, contrasty, and has smooth out-of-focus highlights. I find myself trying to find a way to frame a shot at this focal length, just so I can use this lens. If you’ve ever asked the question “why would you shoot with a prime lens when zooms are so much more convenient” this lens will demonstrate the answer for you.

Please note: This is an f/1.4 aperture lens. It will probably require autofocus microadjustment on your camera to give you sharp images wide open. If your camera does not have that feature, or you are not comfortable using it, please don’t rent this lens. If you are not used to working with wide-aperture lenses, please read this link before deciding if this is a good choice for you.

Specs:

Filter Size
72mm (nonrotating front element)
Aperture
f1.4-22
Length
3.4”
Diameter
3.1”
Weight
1.3 lb
Hood
EW-78C
Minimum Focusing Distance
1 foot
Maximum Magnification
.18x
Angle of view: (full frame)
63 degrees
Zoom method
NA
Image Stabilization
NONE
Focusing System
Rear focusing, nonrotating, USM motor, full-time manual
Aperture Blades
8 curved, octragonal shape
Groups/Elements
9/11
Low Dispersion Elements
0
Fluorite Elements
0
Aspherical Elements
1
Weather Resistant
Yes
Flare resistance
Minimal ghosting, mild to moderate contrast loss

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:

Pricing

LensRentals.com offers rentals of every length between 4 and 90 days. Some common selections are:

Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $43.50 ~$10.88 per day
7 days $58.00 ~$8.29 per day
10 days $78.25 ~$7.83 per day
14 days $101.50 $7.25 per day
21 days $136.25 ~$6.49 per day
30 days $171.00 $5.70 per day
45 days $223.25 ~$4.97 per day
60 days $261.00 $4.35 per day
90 days $336.50 ~$3.74 per day

The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental.

LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$8.25 $51.75 ~$12.94 per day
7 days +$11.00 $69.00 ~$9.86 per day
10 days +$14.75 $93.00 $9.30 per day
14 days +$19.25 $120.75 ~$8.63 per day
21 days +$25.75 $162.00 ~$7.72 per day
30 days +$32.50 $203.50 ~$6.79 per day
45 days +$42.25 $265.50 $5.90 per day
60 days +$49.50 $310.50 ~$5.18 per day
90 days +$63.75 $400.25 ~$4.45 per day

Shipping

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