EF 35 f/1.4L and EF 35 f/1.4L II MTF Comparison

[Canon Rumors Guy]

The optical performance difference between the two lenses looks to be quite significant if you go by the MTF chart comparison.</p>
<p>I had two complaints about the original 35L, the first being it wasn’t weather sealed and the second was the CA, it looks like both of those issues have been corrected. I’m looking forward to seeing if the additional weight is going to be difficult to get used to with the new lens, I did like the compact size of the first version.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, there aren’t many sample images  from the new lens yet, but they should start making their way to the web soon.</p>
<p><strong>Preorder EF 35 f/1.4L II $1799: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180801-REG/canon_9523b002_35mm_f_1_4l_ii_usm.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA35142.html?utm_term=UbK24x0al34oSlvW4eT8QxjoUkX3mDVXeWC-Ug0&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid64393&cvosrc=affiliate.64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1Uehm5w" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>

 

[pj1974]

I couldn't see the MTFs in the top post... so here/below are the MTF's (as per Canon's website)

EF 35mm f/1.4 L first
EF 35mm f/1.4 L II second

Note - I posted those MTFs earlier in this other CR Forum thread, but in reverse order, i.e. 1st vII and the v1 2nd
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=27485.msg543345#msg543345

Regards & happy to help!

Paul 8)

 

[rfdesigner]

That looks more like the curves of a 135 prime... not a 35mm.. cracking job!

I do hope this bodes well for any new 50mm lenses that come out.. although it may make me change to a 17-35-85-135 setup from a 24-50-100 arrangement.. it's clear where the better glass now is.

 

[Don Haines]

When I switched to Canon, it was mostly for the glass.... Glass like this hammers in the point.

Those are insanely good curves for a wide angle lens! Somewhere in the Canon design team there is a very proud optical designer of this lens......

 

[dolina]

EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM

Art

EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Can't wait for May/June/July to arrive so prices drop to around $1,440.

Thank you Sigma, Nikon, Yongnuo, Zeiss, Rokinon, Bower and Samyang for putting out 35/1.4 to keep competition alive.

The Series one currently sells on BH for $1,479

 

[privatebydesign]

When I switched to Canon, it was mostly for the glass.... Glass like this hammers in the point.

Those are insanely good curves for a wide angle lens! Somewhere in the Canon design team there is a very proud optical designer of this lens......

Canon's wide angle offerings are no longer the Achilles heel of the system. The TS-E 24 MkII and 16-35 f4 IS are superlative lenses, the 11-24 f4 and the TS-E 17 are true world beaters, and the 24, 28 and 35 IS lenses are really nice with decent prices.

If this 35 f1.4 L pans out as the MTF's suggest, and I am not comparing them to others just the MkI, then we can expect a 16-35 f2.8 MkIII and a 24 f1.4 MkIII with the same tech to really get the best out of the 5DS/R, and our wallets.

 

[DArora]

Canon took time but they did it right. Looks like it is going to outperform every 35mm out there.

 

[ahsanford]

Poll time, people:

Poll #1: MTF Chart response

Poll #2: Price

Poll #3: What's next

Please vote, thanks. I'm curious to where everyone's heads are on this announcement today.

- A

 

[Han]

So that's 2099 euro's !

https://www.calumetphoto.nl/product/Canon-EF-35-mm-f1-4-L-II-USM/CAN3514LII?tracking=|searchterm:Ef|35

 

[Khalai]

So that's 2099 euro's !

https://www.calumetphoto.nl/product/Canon-EF-35-mm-f1-4-L-II-USM/CAN3514LII?tracking=|searchterm:Ef|35

That's sick - but let's wait for early adopters. wanting more money than for 24-70 II is quite insane and the price will hopefully settle down under 1600-1700 EUR.

 

[Eldar]

So that's 2099 euro's !

https://www.calumetphoto.nl/product/Canon-EF-35-mm-f1-4-L-II-USM/CAN3514LII?tracking=|searchterm:Ef|35

That's sick - but let's wait for early adopters. wanting more money than for 24-70 II is quite insane and the price will hopefully settle down under 1600-1700 EUR.

If it´s any comfort, it is significantly worse in Scandinavia ... $2800 in Norway and apparently even worse in Finland.

 

[Random Orbits]

Poll time, people:

Poll #1: MTF Chart response

Poll #2: Price

Poll #3: What's next

Please vote, thanks. I'm curious to where everyone's heads are on this announcement today.

- A

1800 is a bit high. I'm waiting for it to show up at 1500-1600 at CPW.

 

[takesome1]

If this 35 f1.4 L pans out as the MTF's suggest, and I am not comparing them to others just the MkI, then we can expect a 16-35 f2.8 MkIII and a 24 f1.4 MkIII with the same tech to really get the best out of the 5DS/R, and our wallets.

In bold will be the biggest development for Canon.

 

[LovePhotography]

Based merely on the MTF comparison, I wonder how many people would notice a real world difference with the Sig 35 Art at half the price? Just wondering... (IQ only... not focus, weight, status symbol, or anything else...)

 

[Eldar]

Based merely on the MTF comparison, I wonder how many people would notice a real world difference with the Sig 35 Art at half the price? Just wondering... (IQ only... not focus, weight, status symbol, or anything else...)

Based on the MTF charts and the limited number of sample images we have seen, it will most likely have better IQ than the Sigma 35 Art. Remember also that many different qualities constitutes IQ. Too many people seem to regard IQ and sharpness as synonyms (too many people read and believe DxO). They are not. Sharpness, color, contrast, CA, fringing, flare resistance ... It's a long list. However, to me, getting L-series build quality, with proper weather sealing and fast and consistent AF, will be worth it.

 

[infared]

It will be interesting to see the lens review comparisons with the Sigma Art. Can't wait!

 

[aj1575]

Just looking at the MTF, this lens simply looks amazing. There seems to be nothing coming close to it, even the 55mm Otus looks less good.

But the question remains, since even the Sigma 35 Art is alreday very good, who is going to pay twice the price for such a lens? Is will definitly be an option for medium Format shooters to move to a 5Ds with such a lens. The IQ should be on a comparable level.

 

[infared]

Just looking at the MTF, this lens simply looks amazing. There seems to be nothing coming close to it, even the 55mm Otus looks less good.

But the question remains, since even the Sigma 35 Art is alreday very good, who is going to pay twice the price for such a lens? Is will definitly be an option for medium Format shooters to move to a 5Ds with such a lens. The IQ should be on a comparable level.

I think your comment is spot on. Although this lens looks absolutely amazing...I have a Sigma Art that I am very happy with and I do not plan on purchasing this lens. For me, from a cost standpoint it is prohibitive....but it does have its place in the growing Canon lineup especially for the larger megapixel bodies. There will be a ton of opinions and reviews on this baby!

 

[Random Orbits]

Just looking at the MTF, this lens simply looks amazing. There seems to be nothing coming close to it, even the 55mm Otus looks less good.

But the question remains, since even the Sigma 35 Art is alreday very good, who is going to pay twice the price for such a lens? Is will definitly be an option for medium Format shooters to move to a 5Ds with such a lens. The IQ should be on a comparable level.

I think your comment is spot on. Although this lens looks absolutely amazing...I have a Sigma Art that I am very happy with and I do not plan on purchasing this lens. For me, from a cost standpoint it is prohibitive....but it does have its place in the growing Canon lineup especially for the larger megapixel bodies. There will be a ton of opinions and reviews on this baby!

The Canon is marketed and will not be bought by those that are the most price sensitive. The 35L sells at a price above the Sigma already and it doesn't make sense for Canon to invest a lot of R&D to sell the 35L II for less. Give it some time, and the 35L II price will drop. It'll still be more than the Sigma but it will be more weather resistant, have higher IQ and work with Canon AF CONSISTENTLY.

A lot of people said similar things of the 24-70 II compared to the Tamron 24-70, 24-70 f/4 IS compared to the 24-100 f/4, the 5DS compared to the 5DIII. The prices in all those cases were much higher for the newer Canon option and the boards lit up with similar "Who would buy it?" But once the reviews are in, and the prices settle, people do see the value of the newer offering and buy it. Not everyone, but enough.

 

[Diltiazem]

It will be interesting to see the lens review comparisons with the Sigma Art. Can't wait!

Yes. But I am already liking what I am seeing.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/petapixel/