There is a new king of the 35mm f/1.4 lens lineup. With its introduction, the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens raises the bar on image quality delivered at this focal length and aperture.

Canon has an extensive range of high quality L lenses, and here we have the latest update to the very successful 35mm f/1.4 L USM. Coupled with the Canon EOS 5DS R this looks to be an interesting combination to run through its paces. Is the new lens able to give the 50MP 5DS R a run for its money?

Beautiful bokeh; Very good central sharpness; Weatherproofing; Fast and silent AF; Ultra Low central CA; Low distortion

Edge sharpness lags; Large for a 35mm lens; Fairly high price; Prone to flare

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 USM L II performed fairly well in our full format test but it really shines when used on an APS-C format DSLR. This is not surprising because all the slight imperfections in the outer image field reside outside of the APS-C image frame.

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM is a very capable, but big and pricey, moderately wide-angle prime lens that will appeal most to travel and reportage photographers looking for outstanding image quality.

In recent years we've seen Canon steadily update its range of most popular EF lenses. In the last 12 months no less we've seen replacements for the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM and the EF 50mm f/1.8 , and it's in this review that we're turning our attention to a new recruit – the Canon EF 35mm...

We're wedding photographers and need gear which works all day without having to think about it. The 35mk2 is just such a tool and stays on our camera bodies for maybe 90% of each 9-11 hour day spent shooting.

I am sooooooo happy with this lens.

What a difference it makes to have a usable f/1.4 aperture! Unlike my Canon 50mm f/1.4, this lens delivers stunning results wide open. It is perfect for environmental portraits as well as landscape shots. The autofocus is rapid and accurate. The bokeh is smooth.

For brilliant landscapes, portraits and close-up photography, look no further than the EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM. It helps provide a level of clarity and resolving power that can be an ideal complement to the latest generation of Canon's high-resolution SLRs.

Amazing Canon glass for any pro photographer. This must have focal length is so perfect for almost any style of photography. Its tack sharp and great in low light! I love this lens so much. And bonus you won't need to get a doc to calibrate your lens. Canon is just that good.