Canon U.S.A. Introduces New Canon EF 35mm F/1.4L II USM Lens
August 27 2015 - 12:09AM
Business Wire
New L-Series Lens is First to Feature Canon’s
Proprietary Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics – That Achieves a
Higher Level of Chromatic Aberration Correction For Superb Image
Quality
Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today
introduced the new EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens for EOS system
cameras – a wide-angle fixed-focal-length Canon EF lens that is the
world’s first* to utilize the Company’s newly-developed and
exclusive Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics (BR Optics). This new
optical technology utilizes organic material newly developed by
Canon to achieve a higher level of chromatic aberration correction
than other existing technologies resulting in outstanding
high-quality imaging performance.
“As the world leader in production of interchangeable lenses,
having produced over 110 million EF lenses since 1987, it is with
great excitement that we now introduce a revolutionary new
technology to add to Canon’s unequaled optical heritage when it
comes to chromatic aberration correction,” said Yuichi Ishizuka,
president and COO of Canon U.S.A., Inc. “We continually strive to
achieve the ideal lens performance, which has driven the
development of Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics, found in the new EF
35mm f/1.4L II USM lens. This technology is yet another ‘first’ in
optical design introduced by Canon to enhance the performance of
our lenses for our customers.”
Canon’s proprietary Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics (BR Optics)
incorporate a new organic optical material with unique anomalous
dispersion characteristics for use in camera lenses. The molecular
design of BR Optics refracts blue light (short wavelength spectrum)
to a greater degree than other existing optical technologies
including UD glass, Super UD glass and Fluorite, to control color
fringing as effectively as possible. When placed between convex and
concave lens elements made from conventional optical glass
materials, BR Optics help to produce sharp images with outstanding
contrast and color fidelity by thoroughly reducing axial chromatic
aberration.
In addition to BR Optics, the new lens incorporates two
aspherical elements and one UD glass element in a 14 element, 11
group optical formula. The EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens also features
Canon’s proprietary Sub-Wavelength Structure Coating (SWC), applied
to the rear surface of the first and second aspheric lens elements
to help combat flare and ghosting caused by light rays entering the
lens at a large angle of incidence. The lens also offers best in
class minimum focusing distance at 0.28m (approximately 11 inches)
resulting in an increased maximum magnification of 0.21x - ideal
for capturing close-up subjects. Autofocusing is swift and
virtually silent due to a rear-focus optical system and Canon’s
original Ring USM focusing motor. Full-time mechanical manual
focusing is also available even when the lens is set to AF
mode.
The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens features improved
durability over its predecessor. As with all L-series lenses, this
new lens is highly resistant to dust and water ─ making it ideal
for outdoor photography, even in harsh conditions. The high-grade
design of the lens provides users with a substantial and luxurious
feel, as well as optimal operability. In addition, a fluorine
coating on the front and rear lens surfaces helps to repel liquids
and dust particles, and makes the lens easier to clean.
Pricing and AvailabilityThe
new Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens is compatible with 72mm
filters and will be supplied with Lens Hood EW-77B and Lens Pouch
LP1219. It is scheduled to be available in October 2015, for an
estimated retail price of $1,799.00. For more information including
specifications and an MTF chart, please visit
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/lenses/ef_lens_lineup/lens_wide_pro.
About Canon U.S.A.,
Inc.Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of
consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging
solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the
Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31
billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc.
(NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2014†
and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in
2015. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer
satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer
service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon
U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and
environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas
Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for
the design, construction, operations and maintenance of
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†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent
and Trademark Office.
All referenced product names and other marks are trademarks of
their respective owners.
*As of August 27, 2015.
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Editorial:Canon U.S.A., Inc.Robert Luckett,
631-330-5205rluckett@cusa.canon.comorLeigh Nofi,
631-330-3783lnofi@cusa.canon.comorCanon U.S.A.
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