Datasheet
For many, Canon EF lenses alone are reason enough
to choose the EOS system. When exacting image
quality is paramount, EF fixed length – or ‘prime’ –
lenses have no equal.
In terms of sharpness, contrast and aperture size, the very
best performers in the EF lens range are fixed focal length –
or prime – lenses. Among the standard prime lenses, the
peerless EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM deserves its reputation
as one of the finest portrait lenses on the market. Leading
telephoto primes include the sports photographers’ favourite,
the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM. Owning a high quality prime
lens need not blow your budget. The least expensive lens in
the range, the EF 50mm f/1.8 II, delivers performance close
to that of some L–series lenses.
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EF Fixed Focal
Length Lenses
Camera: EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Exposure: 1/100sec f/4.0 ISO speed: 800