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Wide and FastIf you need an ultra-wide angle and a large aperture, one of the following lenses will fitthe bill. Ultra-wide-angle lenses can capture scenes beyond your natural field of vision.The EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, the widest of them all, has a 180˚ angle of view. For morenormal-looking wide-angle shots, there are longer wide-angle lenses up to 35mm withthe maximum aperture you need.

EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye

Fisheye lens with a 180˚ angleof view for unique andintriguing effects. The widedepth of field makes it evenmore interesting. The shortminimum focusing distance of20 cm gives new meaning toclose-up shots. The lens has afixed petal-type hood and agelatin filter holder at the rear.

EF 14mm f/2.8L USM

This ultra-wide-angle lens hasthe shortest focal length in theL-series. Element 2 is anaspherical lens to correctdistortion. Other aberrationssuch as astigmatism are alsocorrected, resulting in idealimage quality. The lens has afixed, petal-type hood and agelatin filter holder at the rear.

EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Ultra-wide-angle lens for seriousapplications. Easy to hold andcarry at 405 g. Floating rearfocusing system. Sharp imagesare obtained at all subjectdistances.

EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye

•f/22 •4 min.

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Ultra-Wide & Wide Lenses

EF24mm f/1.4L USM

Professional wide-angle lenswith an ultara-large maximumaperture of f/1.4. This is the firstEF lens to employ both areplicated aspherical lenselement to suppress distortionand spherical aberration, and aUD lens element to correctlateral chromatic aberration.Thanks to the floatingconstruction, excellent corner-to-corner delineation is attainedfrom 25 cm to infinity.

EF 24mm f/2.8

Highly popular wide-angle lensfeaturing a large aperture. Goodfor casual snapshots as well asperspective shots. Floating rearfocusing system correctsastigmatism and gives highcontrast and sharp delineation.

EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

With the large maximumaperture, excellent backgroundblur is possible even with a fastshutter speed. The asphericallens element makes the lenscompact and corrects sphericalaberrations. The image is sharpeven at the edges.

EF 28mm f/2.8

Highly portable wide-angle lenswith a good price-to-perfor-mance ratio. Its light weight of185 g makes it ideal as yourstandard wide-angle lens. Thehigh-precision aspherical lensminimizes distortion and otheraberrations for sharp and high-contrast images.

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EF24mm f/1.4L USM

•f/5.6 •4 sec.

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Ultra-Wide & Wide Lenses

EF 35mm f/2

Fast 35mm wide-angle lens.With a minimum focusingdistance of only 25 cm, you canapproach the subject closer andstill obtain a more natural wide-angle effect. You can evenobtain good background blur forportraits.

EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

L-series professional f/1.4 wide-angle lens with an asphericallens element to correctaberrations. The floating systemenables high picture quality tobe obtained over the entirefocusing range. Autofocusing isquick and quiet with rearfocusing and ring USM. Full-time manual focusing is alsopossible.

EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

•f/1.4 •1/500 sec.

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Standard and FastWith a natural angle of view and perspective, standard lenses capture the subjectplainly, with no special effects. The result is different from a wide-angle or telephotolens which is used for more expressive purposes. At the same time however, you canuse standard lenses in creative ways by varying the subject distance, aperture, andangle. Doing so requires a high level of technique and sensibility. There are threestandard EF lenses each featuring a different maximum aperture.

Standard Lenses

EF 50mm f/1.0L USM

The world’s fastestinterchangeable SLR lens with asuper large maximum aperture.It has two aspherical lenselements and four elements witha high refractive index.Outstanding delineation withminimal flare even at themaximum aperture. This lensushers you to a new avenue ofphotographic possibilities. Adream lens in the AF age.

EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

Standard lens featuring superbquality and portability. Twohigh-refraction lens elementsand new Gaussian opticseliminate astigmatism andsuppress astigmatic difference.Crisp images with little flare areobtained even at the maximumaperture.

EF 50mm f/1.8 II

This is the lightest EF lens of allat a mere 130 g. Compact andhigh-performance, standard lens.Its Gaussian optics provide sharpdelineation from near to farfocusing distances. The colorbalance is excellent for astandard lens.

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EF 50mm f/1.0L USM

•f/1.0 •1/20 sec.

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Medium and FastA medium telephoto lens with a large aperture brings the subject closer, createsexcellent background blur, gives a longer flash range, and affords a faster shutterspeed to freeze the action. It’s also not too heavy to carry around, even on a ski slope.Three medium telephoto lenses in either 85mm or 100mm are available.

Medium Telephoto Lenses

EF 85mm f/1.2L USM

With a large maximum apertureof f/1.2, this is the fastest 85mmtelephoto lens in its class. Oneaspherical lens element and twohigh-refraction elements givesharp images with little flareeven at maximum aperture. Thefloating system corrects comafor high image quality.

EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

A highly practical mediumtelephoto lens with superbdelineation and portability.Images are sharp and clear at allapertures. Through computersimulations, the lens has beendesigned to give beautifulbackground blur. Since the frontlens group does not rotate duringfocusing, special filter effects arenot affected.

EF 100mm f/2 USM

Despite the large maximumaperture, the lens remainscompact. Lens group 5 movesfor rear focusing, and sharp,crisp pictures are obtained at allapertures. The background bluris ideal for portraits. The USMautofocuses the lens quickly andquietly.

EF 85mm f/1.2L USM

•f/1.2 •1/750 sec.

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Long and Fast A telephoto lens is essential to any serious photographer. For sports action, you willneed a fast shutter speed and a long focal length. A large maximum aperture allows afaster shutter speed. In this telephoto lens lineup, the focal lengths range from 135mmto 300mm. If you want compactness, choose a lens with a smaller maximum aperture.

Telephoto Lenses

EF 135mm f/2L USM

The fastest 135mm telephotolens in its class. Ideal for indoorsports and portraits withbackground blur. Two UD-glasselements correct secondaryspectrum for outstandingsharpness and color. Compatiblewith Extender EF 1.4x and 2x.

EF 135mm f/2.8 with Softfocus

Telephoto lens with a softfocusfeature. It can give razor-sharpsnapshots as well as softfocusshots that do not look blurry.You have a choice of twosoftfocus settings. Even forsoftfocus shots, focusing withAF is quick and accurate.

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EF 135mm f/2L USM

•f/2.0 •1/750 sec.

EF 200mm f/1.8L USM

Telephoto lens boasting highimage quality and carrying ease.With two UD-glass elements andrear focusing to correctaberrations, image delineation isextremely sharp. Backgroundblur is also natural-looking, aswas simulated by Canon. Thelens comes with a dedicated,detachable hood.

EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

The world’s fastest 200mmtelephoto lens. Three UD-glasselements eliminate secondaryspectrum for sharp images at allapertures. The optics have beendesigned to give excellentbackground blur. Try it with themaximum aperture’s shallowdepth of field.

EF 135mm f/2.8 with Softfocus

•f/2.8 •1/90 sec.•Soft level: 2

EF 135mm f/2.8 with Softfocus

•f/2.8 •1/90 sec.•Soft level: 0

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Telephoto Lenses

Telephoto lens newly equipped with an ImageStabilizer enabling hand-held shooting foreasier movement. The fluorite element andtwo UD-glass elements effectively correct thechromatic aberrations prone to occur withtelephoto lenses. With the EOS-3, the AFspeed becomes the worldÕs fastest. To reduce the overall weight and enhance portability, thelens barrel and many other exterior parts usemagnesium-alloy. Also, the detachable tripodcollar revolves smoothly and locks securely.

EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

Compact L-series telephoto lens with anImage Stabilizer which compensates forcamera shake with the equivalent effect of ashutter speed two stops faster. Two ImageStabilizer modes are provided: StabilizerMode 1 (the same mode featured on the EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM) and the newStabilizer Mode 2 which steadies the imageduring horizontal or vertical panning. Mode 2detects the panning direction automatically.The closest focusing distance is 1.5 m.

EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

•f/3.5 •1/180 sec.

EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

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See a Different DimensionA super-telephoto lens can make an ordinary scene into an extraordinary one. Itsability to see surpasses that of the human eye. It can compress images and makethem look as if ther come from another dimension. It opens up new realms ofphotographic expression.All EF super telephoto lenses are L-series lenses to provide the highest quality. TheUSM provides quiet and high-speed autofocusing. These lenses promise outstandingdelineation and put your imagination to the test.

Super Telephoto Lenses

EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Super telephoto L-series lens with anImage Stabilizer for use in track and fieldsports as well as low-light nature andwildlife photography. The fluoriteelement and two UD-glass elementsrusult in high resolution and highcontrast. The ring USM and an improvedAF drive algorithm make the AF speedthe fastest in the world when used withthe EOS-3. This lens has the same AFstop and focus preset features as the EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM.

EF 400mm f/5.6L USM

This high-performance lens was designedwith portability and handling ease inmind. One super UD-glass element,whose characteristics are similar tofluorite, and one UD-glass element resultin sharp pictures from corner-to-corner.The lens also has a built-in hood and adetachable tripod mount.

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EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

•f/13 •1/60 sec.

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EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Next-generation super telephoto L-serieslens with an Image Stabilizer, effectivefor hand-held or monopod-supportedshooting of fast-moving subjects. Theoptical system is newly designed with amaximum aperture of f/4. One fluoriteelement and two UD-glass elementseffectively correct aberrations resultingin sharp and excellent delineation.

EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

This lens is ideal for sports and wildlifephotography. The newly designed opticalsystem has one fluorite element and twoUD-glass elements to obtain highresolution and high contrast. Also, theminimum focusing distance was reducedto 5.5 m. Extender EF 2x can be attachedto increase the focal length to 1200mmwhile retaining AF (with the EOS-3).

EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

•f/4 •1/500 sec.

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Super Telephoto Lenses

Extender EF 1.4x

Attaching this high-performanceExtender to a 135mm or longerlens or to the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L boosts the focal length by1.4 times. With five elements infour lens groups, it preserves theprime lens’ image quality. Withthe Extender attached, the f-number decreases by one stop.Autofocusing is also possiblewith lenses whose maximumaperture is f/4 or faster.

Extender EF 2x

Attaching this high-performanceExtender to a 135mm or longerlens or to the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L boosts the focal length by2 times. With seven elements infive lens groups, it preserves theprime lens’ image quality. Withthe Extender attached, the f-number decreases by two stops.Autofocusing is possible withlenses whose maximum apertureis f/2.8 or faster.

EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM

The world’s largestinterchangeable SLR AF lens, interms of both focal length andmaximum aperture. Two largefluorite elements eliminatesecondary spectrum, resulting inextremely sharp, high-qualityimages. With Extender EF 1.4xor 2x, a whopping focal lengthof 1700mm f/8 or 2400mm f/11can be obtained respectively.

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EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM

•f/11 •1/125 sec.

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Discovering a Small WorldThe small things we see and ignore every day can actually reveal much surprise andfascination up close. A world all their own. Canon offers several ways to discover thisworld. The four EF macro lenses are the most effective and versatile, while the threescrew-on Close-up Lenses are the most convenient. Also available are the Life-SizeConverter EF and two Extension Tubes.

About MacroMagnification

The maximum magnification of amacro lens is the maximum size asubject can be captured on film.Life-size (1x) magnification meansthat a 1-cm diameter area of thesubject can be captured on a 1-cmdiameter area of the film.This type of lens is called a life-size macro lens. With a 0.5x lens,a 1-cm diameter area of a flower isrecorded on a 0.5-cm diameterarea on the film. With a 0.25xlens, the 1-cm diameter area isexposed on a 0.25-cm diameterarea on the film. And with a 5xmacro lens, a 1-cm diameter areaof the flower will cover a 5-cmdiameter on the film plane. Sincethe film is not big enough, it willcapture only part of the 1-cmdiameter of the flower. In this way,the larger the magnification, thelarger the subject can be capturedon film. When a print is made, thesubject can be further enlarged inaccordance with the print size.Among lenses providing the samemagnification, the lens having alonger focal length enables you tophotograph the subject at a fartherdistance. This is advantageous for shootinginsects and other subjects whichyou cannot approach too closely.

EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro

Lightweight and compact macrolens for close-ups up to 0.5x.Floating system for superiordelineation at all focusingdistances. With a large f/2.5aperture, true and beautifulbackground blur is possible.Multi-purpose lens forportraiture and other applicationsbesides macro photography.

Life-Size Converter EF

Dedicated to the EF 50mm f/2.5Compact Macro lens forobtaining life-size magnification.Magnifications from 0.26x to 1xare possible. Its high-performance optical system doesnot degrade the prime lens’optical performance. Althoughattaching this Converterdecreases the aperture by onestop (f/3.5 at 0.26x), 1xmagnification is possible.

EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

•f/2.8 •Av Auto (+1 2/3)

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EF 180mm f/3.5 LMacro USM

•f/3.5 •1/90 sec.