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Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM

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Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM

Focal length
14 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
560 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
89 mm

At a Glance

The 14 mm ultra-wide prime for Canon EF covers a very large field of view on full frame. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8 and it weighs 560 g. It focuses from 0.25 m and reaches a magnification of 1:10 (0.1x). Landscapes, architecture and interiors are natural subjects.

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
10
Weight
560 g (1.23 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:10 (0.1×)
Length
89 mm (3.5 in)
Diameter
77 mm (3.03 in)
Released
December 1991

Manufacturer data: global.canon, 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 USM fit?

The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L 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 USM compared

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

LensCanon EF 14mm f/2.8L USMCanon EF 14mm f/2.8L II 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
Weight560 g645 g485 g330 g
Filter diameter––––
Min. focus distance25 cm15 cm20 cm20 cm
Length89 mm94 mm95.6 mm62.2 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM: FAQ

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

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

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

No, the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L 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 USM weigh?

The Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM weighs 560 g. It is 89 mm long with a diameter of 77 mm.

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

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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

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

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