The canon 11-24 is world's widest ultra wide lens, the only rectilinear lens with a 90 degree in portrait format. - ideal for landscape, architecture or interiors. Assuming you own a 24-70 then all other wide angle zoom have a significant overlap in zoom range - however you need to cary almost the...

superwide; sharp; no distortion

2999 USD; 1.1 kg

For many years Canon photographers had a reason to be jealous of those on the Nikon side of the fence. There was no match to Nikon's excellent AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED zoom for full-frame SLRs.

Ultra-wide field of view; Maintains f/4 when zoomed; Very sharp

Shows some barrel distortion; Corner and edge dimness; Omits filter support; Big and heavy; Expensive

Canon's EF 11-24mm f4L USM is an outstanding lens for lovers of wide-angle photography. It takes you from a respectably-wide 24mm to extreme coverage at 11mm, swallowing over 120 degrees across the diagonal.

There was a time when I'd avoid a zoom lens as much as I'd avoid a swarm of midges. But in the digital age, the zoom lens has taken on new purpose, at least for me. Midges, however, are still a pest that is best avoided-especially when you're changing lenses.

The Canon EF 11-24mm f/4 L USM lens is large, heavy and it doesn't take regular filters, but what it gives you is a uniquely (and extremely) wide point of view that would otherwise require stitching of several shots to achieve.

It is my pleasure to introduce you to the new benchmark for wide: the world's widest angle rectilinear lens with full frame 35mm image sensor coverage (as of review time) – the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens. While this lens is all about extreme wide angles, Canon has not cut any corners otherwise.

This new ultra-wide angle zoom lens is currently the widest rectilinear lens available for full frame SLR cameras. It sports a reasonable f/4 aperture throughout the zoom range, silent Ultrasonic focusing, with full time manual override and a weather resistant build.

This new ultra-wide angle zoom lens is currently the widest rectilinear lens available for full frame SLR cameras. It sports a reasonable f/4 aperture throughout the zoom range, silent Ultrasonic focusing, with full time manual override and a weather resistant build.

Outstanding optical performance; Unique 11mm focal length; Excellent build quality; Reasonably low distortion; Fast autofocus; Dust and moisture resistance

Slight wave to distortion pattern; Large and heavy due to optical design

Canon's latest additions to the ultra-wide arena have been impressive. The Canon TS-E 17mm f/4 L is awesome and the EF 16-35mm f/4 USM L IS is best in class. So is Canon's mojo sufficient to deliver greatness with the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4 USM L once more ... even on the EOS 5Ds R ?

The Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM is a unique ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that's very capable but also very pricey indeed. Ideal for landscape and architectural photographers looking for an all-in-one zoom that can also give them a competitive edge thanks to the 11mm focal length, the Canon EF 11-24mm...