| | Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens |  | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
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Avg. Customer Rating:  584 reviews
Media: Electronics
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Memorabilia: No
Maximum Focal Length: 50
Minimum Focal Length: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 2.7 x 2.7 x 1.6
MPN: 2514A002
Model: 2514A002
UPC: 829662127272
EAN: 0829662127272
ASIN: B00007E7JU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 50mm standard lens with f/1.8 maximum aperture | | • | Traditional Gauss-type optical design is extremely sharp | | • | Focuses as close as 18 inches for extreme close-ups | | • | Ideal for natural-looking shots; excellent color balance | | • | Measures 2.7 inches in diameter; 1-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Lightweight and affordable, the Canon EF 50mm lens--which offers a fast f/1.8 aperture--is an excellent lens for people who prefer a fixed focal length. Canon's lightest EF lens at a mere 4.6 ounces, the lens boasts a traditional Gauss-type optical design that delivers a sharp performance even when wide open. As a result, the lens provides an image that's extremely close to how your eye perceives a subject, making it excellent for portraits and images that require a natural depth of field. In addition, the lens focuses as close as 18 inches, helping you take extreme close-ups. Finally, the lens offers an excellent color balance. As with all Canon lenses, the lens carries a one-year warranty. - Focal length: 50mm
- Maximum aperture: 1:1.8
- Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 46 degrees
- Focus adjustment: Overall linear extension system with Micromotor
- Closest focusing distance: 1.5 feet
- Filter size: 52mm
- Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter, 1.6 inches long
- Weight: 4.6 ounces
Product Description
Compact and high-performance, this standard lens is the lightest EF lens of all at a mere 4.6 oz. (130g). Its Gaussian optics provides sharp delineation from near to far focusing distances. The color balance is excellent for a standard lens.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 579 more reviews...
 Great for portraits July 19, 2008
While I am not a professional by any stretch of the imagination, this lens is an excellently priced for an excellent portrait lens. Used with my Rebel XT, results are great. Although prime lenses aren't for everyone, this is a great addition to an amateur's collection.
I like this lens. July 17, 2008
This is a fun lens. Definitely good for shooting portraits. Was only disappointed with shipping as it was through another company but I was not informed when it would arrive so I ended up with extra charges. Don't know how that can be improved. Still a good lens to buy!
 Wow July 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm by no means a professional photographer, but this lense makes some of my photos look professional. If I were you, I would not hesitate a second adding this one to my camera bag.
Great lense for the Price July 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For the Price you can't go wrong. I recently graduated from an Olympus PAS camera to the greatest photo-box ever, the Canon 40D. The camera came in a kit with the 28-135 zoom lens which is very good. However, I love to take portait pictures and the 50mm had gotten great reviews so I went for it. Let me tell you that I have not been disappointed and neither will you when you see the great pictures that you will be taking with this lens. Note that the lens may appear inexpensive, but if you take good care of it, as I know most photo lovers do their equipment, it should last you a long time. Good luck and great "clicking"
Thanks to Canon for such good price July 12, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Amazingly sharp and an outstanding f-stop. It feels like somewhat plastic but don't let the looks and the price mislead you. I shot pictures with this lens on using my new 40D one late afternoon. Results were astonishing! I have never had such sharp images with Canon 24-85mm zoom. If you own a Canon, you must buy this lens and use it. Fight the temptation to use a zoom for the time being. You will appreciate the light weight and the sharpness, as well as the brightness (F1.8).
Remember, a fixed focal-length lens has MUCH LESS COMPLICATED optical elements than a zoom, therefore SHARPER & LIGHTER by nature. Many great sreet photographers of our time did not use a zoom. In fact, when I was a photography major in college in early 70s, I did not even dream of using a zoom. A zoom lens was for amateurs with dough, never for serious photography students.
A sharp lens at less than $90? I believe this is one way for Canon to say "Thanks" to their camera buyers.
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