Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens Test Results

DxOMark published their test results for the EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens for Canon full-frame DSLR cameras which is currently priced for $1,799.00 at Amazon | B&H | Adorama.

The EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM wide-angle prime lens test results shows the lens score of 33 points and performed an excellent optical performance. The lens tested on Canon EOS 5D Mark III full-frame DSLR camera.

According to DxOMark test, they find the lens is a very good performer, although peak sharpness levels are perhaps a little lower than expected.

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens Gets DxOMarked

EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM versus Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM versus Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM versus Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 versus Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A

From DxOMark conclusion:

With the introduction of high-resolution bodies such as the Canon EOS 5Ds and 5Ds R, with their ability to highlight lens flaws, it comes as little surprise to see Canon roll out new versions of some of the older models in their line-up. The original 35mm f/1.4 wasn’t a bad performer, but it was beginning to show its age. The new model greatly surpasses the original in several key areas. It is generally sharper, but it’s the improvement in geometry and uniformity that really impresses. Not only does it have low field curvature and astigmatism, but Canon has also dramatically lowered lateral chromatic aberration, with the overall effect of greatly improving imaging performance in the outer field (where the older model was weak). The new Canon even outperforms the highly-regarded Sigma for uniformity at wider apertures — however, the Sigma remains much more accessible. At $1799, the Canon certainly isn’t cheap, but over the long term it should prove to be a good value.

Canon EF 35mm F/1.4L II USM Lens Price and Release Date

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is available from the camera stores below.