5 Canon Prime Lenses that Every Canon Photographer Would Love to Have!

Here's a list of 5 Popular Canon Prime Lenses:

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM AutoFocus Wide Angle Lens
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The Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens is a venerable wide-angle prime lens that provides sharpness and impressive performance at all settings. Its large maximum aperture of f/1.4 allows for superb low-light photographs, and its circular aperture and narrow depth of field provide pleasing background blur. It is the ideal tool for photojournalists, landscape and event photographers, and anyone who enjoys taking images from a wider perspective. This version "II" improves greatly over its predecessor with the addition of two high-precision aspheric lenses, which correct aberration including curvature of field and distortion. Chromatic aberration common in wide-angle shooting is also reduced by the inclusion of two UD lenses, which ensure optimum image quality and corner-to-corner detail. The EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM features Canon's near-silent Ultra Sonic Motor (USM), which provides super-fast auto-focusing with full-time manual override. The floating internal focus system also helps maintain high image quality throughout the focal range.

FEATURES:

• SWC (Sub Wavelength Coating) - The anti-reflective SWC (Sub Wavelength Coating) differs from conventional coatings by using a much finer structure, which minimizes ghosting and flaring across the lens surface, regardless of the angle with which light enters or exits.
• Ring-Type USM Motor - Canon's very best autofocusing mechanisms are in place, permitting full-time manual focusing override without requiring a switchover from AF to MF mode.
• L-Series - Canon's "L-Series" designation indicates that this lens meets their highest quality standards with excellent color reproduction and edge to edge sharpness

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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Wide Angle Lens
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From the Manufacturer

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L wide-angle lens is a terrific standard lens for casual photographers and photojournalists who value low-light capability and high performance. The lens--which hails from Canon's L series--is equipped with an aspherical lens element that helps correct aberrations and improve contrast and sharpness. The lens's floating focusing system, meanwhile, lets you enjoy sharp images throughout the entire focus range. Other details include a ring Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) that ensures quick and quiet autofocusing, a manual focusing option, and a 1-foot close focusing distance.

Specifications

• Focal length: 35mm
• Maximum aperture: f/1.4L
• Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
• Angle of view: 63 degrees
• Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
• Closest focusing distance: 1 foot
• Filter size: 72mm
• Dimensions: 3.1 inches in diameter and 3.4 inches long
• Weight: 20.5 ounces
• Warranty: 1 year

Long requested by professionals, itís the standard lens for many photojournalists and others who value its low-light capability and performance. With the help of an Aspheric lens element, its contrast and sharpness are stunning, even wide-open at f/1.4 . Solid construction, a powerful ring-type USM for smooth and fast AF, and fulltime manual focusing make this a great lens for film or digital shooters.

Wide and Fast
If you need an ultra-wide angle and a large aperture, one of the following lenses will fit the 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 more normal-looking wide-angle shots, there are longer wide-angle lenses up to 35mm with the maximum aperture you need.


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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens
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The 50mm f/1.4 standard lens is a terrific choice for both casual and professional photographers. The lens is outfitted with two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics, which combine to eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. As a result, the lens obtains crisp images with little flare even at the maximum aperture. The lens's f/1.4 speed, meanwhile, is perfect for available-light shooting. And as a bonus, this lens is the only lens in the EF system to offer an extra-small Micro Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) while still providing a full-time manual focusing option. Other features include a close focusing distance of 1.5 feet, a 58mm filter size, and a one-year warranty.

Specifications

• Focal length: 50mm
• Maximum aperture: f/1.4L
• Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
• Angle of view: 46 degrees
• Focus adjustment: Overall linear extension system with USM
• Closest focusing distance: 1.5 feet
• Filter size: 58mm
• Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter and 2 inches long
• Weight: 10.2 ounces
• Warranty: 1 year

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Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens
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Retaining the impressive optical performance and large aperture of the original Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L lens , this revamped medium telephoto lens employs a ring-type Ultra Sonic Motor (USM), high-speed CPU, and optimized algorithms to achieve an autofocus speed that's approximately 1.8x faster than the original. This high-speed autofocus system combines with the circular aperture to create a shallow depth of field that brings attention to the subject and blurs the background, an ideal effect for portraits and weddings. In addition, the lens's floating optical system includes an aspherical lens element that suppresses aberrations and produces an excellent imaging performance.

Specifications

• Focal length: 85mm
• Maximum aperture: f/1.2
• Lens construction: 8 elements in 7 groups
• Angle of view: 28 degrees @ 30 feet
• Focus adjustment: Autofocus with full-time manual
• Closest focusing distance: 3.2 feet
• Filter size: 72mm
• Dimensions: 3.6 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches long
• Weight: 36.2 ounces
• Warranty: 1 year

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Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM II Super Telephoto Lens
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A worthy successor to the popular Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 IS, the all new Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM super telephoto lens is lightweight, weighing approximately 8% less than its predecessor, yet offers faster operation, improved image stabilization and superior optics. Incorporating Fluorite elements for improved image quality and reduced chromatic aberration plus a number of advanced coatings to minimize ghosting, flaring, and with a newly developed Fluorine coating that keeps soiling, smears and fingerprints to a minimum, the EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM is ready to deliver spectacular images in an instant. With a third Image Stabilization mode (Mode 3) that activates IS only when the shutter button is fully pressed, and giving the equivalent effect of a shutter speed four stops faster, the EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM allows for easy panning and is ideally positioned for professional action photography. The EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM also features a new security slot for wire-type security locks.

Specifications

• Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 300mm 1:2.8
• Lens Construction: 16 elements in 12 groups (Including drop-in rear filter, Fluorite: G2 and G4, UD Lens: None)
• Diagonal Angle of View: 8° 15'
• Focus Adjustment: Inner focusing system, with focusing cam
• Closest Focusing Distance: 2.0m / 6.6ft
• Drive System: Ring USM
• Filter Size: 52mm Drop-in
• Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 5.0 x 9.8 in, 82.9 oz. / 128 x 248mm, 2350g

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Recommended Lens Cleaning Supplies:

• Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System
• Zeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cloths Wipes
• Canon Optical Digital Camera and Lens Cleaning Kit
• Giottos AA1900 Rocket Air Blaster Large
• Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth
• Giottos CL1001 Large Cleaning Kit with Small Rocket Blaster
• Hoodman Lens Cleanse Natural Cleaning Kit

Sigma is better.

I'd be happy with these in my camera bag.

I sure would!

I will be happy to receive each one of these for my birthday coming up

Those and a few others are on my list

What about the Canon 135mm f/2.0 L ?
That's Canon's best prime lens

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I want them all!!!

Surprised the Canon 100mm F2.8 macro isn't on the list. Awesome lens & great for portrait shots, too.

I personally don't want the Canon 35 1.4. It's a nice lens, but when you get better quality from the new Sigma at a cheaper price... well put it this way, if I WANTED the Canon I'd already own it.