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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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Great Lens!

byvganapathy Feb 11, 2002
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Pros Great lens for a very good price!
Cons Construction is not that sturdy
Recommended it? Yes

This is one excellent lens for the money. I paid around $95. I have heard folks buying it for as little as $70. If I had to do it all over again, this is the ONLY lens I would buy. I mostly take pictures of my kids (nothing else is important). This lens allows me to take excellent portraits, with... Read full review »

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They call it the "Magic Plastic"

bySyntax May 28, 2008
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Cheap, Sharp Images, 1.8 Fstop
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

Intro
People familiar with canons lenses, know this lens is a must. Most would say its an essential, and if you are just getting into photography, you would have to be nuts not to have this lens.

Construction
Its simple construction being a prime lens, meaning it has no... Read full review »

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A Must-Own lens

byandgott Mar 24, 2008
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Cheap, SHARP, FAST
Cons Plastic.
Recommended it? Yes

Don't let the price of this lens, or it's cheap look, confuse you- This is a MUST OWN for any photographer.

It is super sharp- As sharp as any of my 'l' series zooms. You'll be amazed at the picture quality from this little lens- It rivals the quality of lenses that cost hundreds- and... Read full review »

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Most inexpensive prime lens!

byDrMobots Dec 11, 2000
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Pros inexpensive, light, compact
Cons no distance scale, feels flimsy
Recommended it? Yes

The EF50mm/1.8II is the least expensive prime lens you get buy. At $60 new from mail order companies, this little lens is a nice addition to most consumer-grade zoom lenses.

Most consumer-grade zoom lenses have a largest aperture of f/3.5 or so. The EF50mm/1.8 has a largest aperture of... Read full review »

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50mm... the one prime everybody should have.

bytjapkesg Jul 31, 2008
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros It is a bargain. f/1.8. Small and incredibly light weight.
Cons Cheap build quality, non-USM, plastic mount
Recommended it? Yes

I'm hardly an authority on photography, and it has only recently been a relatively serious hobby of mine. But I can tell you with certainty that this is one lens every Canon SLR owner should have. Well, unless you can afford an even better 50mm.

Simplicity at it's best
The formula... Read full review »

9

Great introduction to the Canon EF lens system

bysuffocate Nov 20, 2002
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Inexpensive (under $70), great image quality for price, sharp at smaller apertures
Cons Build quality, non-USM autofocus, AF won't work in odd lighting
Recommended it? Yes

The Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II is a great starter lens for Canon EOS/Rebel cameras. It is discreet and very light. I would suggest this lens over the normal 28-80 or 28-90 lenses that come packaged with certain cameras for a first EF lens. The sharpness is far superior and the fast 1.8 aperture is a... Read full review »

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Excellent budget lens

bydesu Apr 22, 2008
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Pros - good optics, good at 1.8, excellent from 2.8 - cheap - excellent portrait lens
Cons - body is all plastic but that's why it's cheap and it isn't that...
Recommended it? Yes

If you need a portrait lens (88mm with crop) and want to save money then this lens is a good choice.

Okay, so AF is somewhat louder and not really fast but this lens isn't for sport and bird photography anyway (for those you'll have to invest into a lens that costs about 15-20 times... Read full review »

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Great Lens not intended for the long haul

bytartullian Jan 2, 2008
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Optical qualities, cost
Cons quality, durability
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this lens in march 2007 for under eighty dollars. Irregardless of price I love this lens! Its small, has fun optical qualities, its great in the evenings and around town.

Its small so its a given it's always in my bag. In the evening when I'm trying to get away with less light... Read full review »

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An excellent lens

byslayek May 19, 2004
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Very lightweight, excellent color rendering, very sharp, f:1.8
Cons Newer once are built poorly, noisy autofocus.
Recommended it? Yes

I was using my old Rebel 2000 and the kit 28-80 zoom lens for about an year and no matter how hard I try, there was something lacking in my photos. It is the contrast and sharpness. So I was searching the field for a cheap but good quality lens and this little plastic piece draw my attention. Only... Read full review »

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Love!

bynrain128 Apr 6, 2010
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Good value, Good Quality
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

I love to use this lens when I'm taking picture inside of my kids.  It is perfect for low light situations.  It is hard to get used to the low aperture and learning how to keep good focus.  I'm still learning that!  This is a perfect lens for beginners!  Read full review »

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Front & Rear Lens caps.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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Normal EF 50mm f/1.8 II Autofocus Lens, High Performance Standard Lens, Fast f/1.8 Aperture, 46-Degree Angle of View, 1.5' (0.45m) Close Focusing Distance, 52mm Filter Size

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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.Superb lens featuring superb quality and portability. Ideal lens to accompany a zoom when shooting in low-light conditions. Compact and affordable.

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