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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens

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  • Camera Format: Digital SLR
  • Min Aperture: f/22
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
  • Focal Length: 50mm
  • Lens Max Aperture: f/1.8
  • Lens Type: Fixed Focal Length Lens
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens

This is the lightest EF lens of all at a mere 4.6 oz. (130g). Compact and high-performance, standard lens. Its Gaussian optics provide sharp delineation from near to far focusing distances. The color balance is excellent for a standard lens.

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Pros
  • Good value (10)
  • Lightweight (7)
  • Compact (5)
  • Sharp Focus (3)
  • Good Quality (3)
  • Fast Focus (3)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Easily fits in camera bag (1)
  • inexpensive (1)
  • Versatile (1)
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  • Poor Quality (4)
  • plastic (3)
  • Delicate (1)
  • Poor Focus (1)
  • Slow Focus (1)
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  • Multi-purpose (8)
  • portrait (3)
  • Professionals (2)
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Which 50mm lens belongs in your camera bag?

byaashok Aug 23, 2003
89 Helpfuls 90 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 19 Comments
Pros Fast focus, wide aperture range f1.8-f22, small in size and weight.
Cons Plastic camera mount, cheap but reliable construction, no USM.
Recommended it? Yes

***This review compares three different Canon EF 50mm lenses.***

You can see images of these lenses on my profile page.

What is it and why did I buy it?
A few months back I purchased my first digital SLR camera, the Canon EOS 10D. Since the camera kit does not include a... Read full review »

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Shoot Into The Sun Without Flare!

byJason.Chan Apr 2, 2001
78 Helpfuls 79 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros excellent image quality,anti-flare capability,versatile and cheap
Cons inferior build quality
Recommended it? Yes

I'm quite particular about the image quality of the photographs I'm taking.I always use a lens hood and a tripod or monopod.If the image quality degraded,it lacks the sparkle which is inherent in all high-quality sharp images.I've used a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II on my Canon EOS 100 for 5 years.Of... Read full review »

178

Canon 50mm f/1.8: Not-So-Nifty Fifty

byB_Campbell Oct 25, 2010
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros Low price, wide maximum aperture, excellent sharpness, lightweight
Cons Build quality, slow and difficult focusing, focal length on APS-C cameras
Recommended it? No

The Canon EF 50mm F1.8II (from here on out, the 50/1.8) is one of the most often recommended lenses for new DSLR owners and is hard to go wrong with.  Retailing for a hair over $100, it's a great introduction to the world of prime lenses and a cheap way to get better low light... Read full review »

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens

This is considered the standard lens for use with Canon SLR cameras

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN 2514A002

Key Features

Camera Format Digital SLR
Min Aperture f/22
Focus Type Autofocus
Focal Length 50mm
Lens Max Aperture f/1.8
Lens Type Fixed Focal Length Lens
Mount Canon EF

Other Features

Brand Canon
Closest Focusing Distance 18 in
Attachment / Filter Size 52 mm
Picture Angle 46 degrees
Macro Lens Without Macro Lens
Groups / Elements 6 Elements in 5 Groups

Dimensions

Weight 4.6 oz
Diameter 2.7 in
Length 1.6 in

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Product ID 20825975
UPC 10000025403
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