ar aperture, which will produce pleasing “bokeh” (out of focus characteristics), and is autofocus but has full-time manual-focus override. Improvements over the EF24mm f\/1.4L include weather protection and improved sharpness. The lens will cost approximately $1,699 and will be available in December.
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\nFor details, read the Canon press release:<\/i>
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\nCanon enhances EF series with new EF 24mm f\/1.4L II USM fast aperture wide-angle prime lens
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\nCanon today strengthens its line-up of EF-series lenses with the introduction of a new fast aperture prime lens: the EF 24mm f\/1.4L II USM. Replacing the EF 24mm f\/1.4L USM, the EF 24mm f\/1.4L II USM has been completely redesigned to provide an exacting partner lens to Canon’s new EOS digital SLRs, the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II.
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\nThe EF 24mm f\/1.4L II USM offers:
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\n– Fast f\/1.4 aperture
\n– Aspherical and UD lens elements for correction of chromatic aberration
\n– Sub Wavelength structure Coating (SWC) to dramatically reduce ghosting and flare
\n– Circular aperture for pleasing bokeh
\n– USM for full-time manual focus
\n– Lead-free glass (RoHS compliance)
\n– Lens hood and pouch supplied
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\nSuperior image performance
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\nFeaturing a 13-element, 10-group lens, the EF 24mm f\/1.4L II USM is designed to achieve the highest standards of image quality. Two high-precision GMo aspheric lenses are employed to correct various forms of aberration such as curvature of field and distortion, with a floating mechanism ensuring crisp corner-to-corner detail throughout the focal range. In addition, two UD lenses reduce the chromatic aberration common in wide-angle lenses.
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\nA fast, ultra-large maximum aperture of f\/1.4 delivers excellent low-light performance, with the circular aperture offering the potential for creative out-of-focus highlights. A focal length of 24mm and a USM focus motor providing full-time manual focus also make the EF 24mm f\/1.4L II USM ideal for situations where a wide-angle, high-performance lens is required.
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\nAdvanced lens coating
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\nReflections off a digital camera’s image sensor can compromise images with ghosting and flare. To help reduce this, the inside of EF 24mm f\/1.4L II USM’s front element is treated with Canon’s new Sub Wavelength structure Coating. Developed specifically to work with Canon optics, this anti-reflective coating helps reduce flare and ghosting – for consistently crisp, undistorted images.
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\nRobust build quality
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\nThe EF 24mm f\/1.4L II USM is designed to withstand the rigours of even the most testing shooting environment \u2013 with Canon’s advanced weather and dust sealing making it the perfect choice for photojournalists and landscape photographers.
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