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Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

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Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Focal length
14 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
645 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
15 cm
Length
94 mm

At a Glance

The 14 mm lens for full-frame Canon EF is an ultra-wide prime with an f/2.8 aperture. It is weather sealed and focuses down to 15 cm, so foreground subjects can be included very close. The wide field of view suits landscapes, architecture and interiors. It weighs 645 g.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
14 mm
Max. focal length
14 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
11
Weight
645 g (1.42 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
15 cm (5.91 in)
Max. magnification
1:10 (0.1×)
Length
94 mm (3.7 in)
Diameter
80 mm (3.15 in)
Released
September 2007

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM fit?

The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 22 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 14mm f/2.8L USMSamyang / Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 EFCanon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Focal length14 mm14 mm14 mm15 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight645 g560 g485 g330 g
Filter diameter––––
Min. focus distance15 cm25 cm20 cm20 cm
Length94 mm89 mm95.6 mm62.2 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM weigh?

The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM weighs 645 g. It is 94 mm long with a diameter of 80 mm.

How close can the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM is 15 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 22 mm in full-frame terms.

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