| Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras |
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Category: Photography
Publisher: Canon
Studio: Canon
Brand: Canon
Label: Canon
Media: Electronics
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Maximum Focal Length: 58
Minimum Focal Length: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 2.9 x 2 x 2
MPN: 2515A003
Model: 2515A003
UPC: 082966213014
EAN: 0082966213014
ASIN: B00009XVCZ
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Features:
| • | 50mm standard lens with f/1.4 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras | | • | 2 high-refraction lens elements and Gaussian optics help eliminate astigmatism | | • | Delivers crisp images with little flare at the maximum aperture | | • | Extra-small Micro USM focus adjustment and full-time manual focusing | | • | Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2 inches long; 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
The CANON EF 50MM f/1.4 USM is a standard lens featuring superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture. Max. Diameter & Length - 73.8mm x 50.5mm
Amazon.com Product Description
The 50mm f/1.4 standard lens is a terrific choice for both casual and professional photographers. The lens is outfitted with two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics, which combine to eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. As a result, the lens obtains crisp images with little flare even at the maximum aperture. The lens's f/1.4 speed, meanwhile, is perfect for available-light shooting. And as a bonus, this lens is the only lens in the EF system to offer an extra-small Micro Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) while still providing a full-time manual focusing option. Other features include a close focusing distance of 1.5 feet, a 58mm filter size, and a one-year warranty. Specifications
- Focal length: 50mm
- Maximum aperture: f/1.4L
- Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
- Angle of view: 46 degrees
- Focus adjustment: Overall linear extension system with USM
- Closest focusing distance: 1.5 feet
- Filter size: 58mm
- Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter and 2 inches long
- Weight: 10.2 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
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Customer Reviews: Read 194 more reviews...
 Must have lens for low light and portrait work January 6, 2009
This lens is excellent. The large aperture helps when working with low light conditions. The DoF is clearly visible. Autofocus functionality is extremely fast and when used with AI Servo candid moments are rarely missed. The one drawback to this lens is that it is extremely difficult to manually focus.
Uses: Portraits, photojournalism, low light
 Good fast lens January 6, 2009
Before I purchased my EF 50mm 1.4 usm lens I heard only good things about it. I was thinking about going with the EF 50mm 1.8 but the reviews said that it was not as good. I had a chance to take many pictures with this lens and can't believe how much fun it is to shoot with. There is nothing like a fast lens. At F 2.0 everything is razor sharp. You can shoot without a flash in poorly lit rooms and still get usable photos. This lens really captures a lot of light. I think everyone should have one of these in their camera bag.
Best Lens Purchase Possible January 1, 2009
I was thinking about getting the 50mm f/1.8 but once I went to the store and saw it I changed my mind. It already felt like a plastic toy that was going to fall apart in my hands. The manual focus ring is non-existent. The 50mm 1.4 on the other hand is a beauty. It really feels nice in the hand especially with a metal mount I can rely on. The full time manual focus is great even though this camera isn't a true USM. The low light focus ability of this lens is decent. Although the lens has somewhat of a soft focus at 1.4 is gets sharp at 1.8. All in all great lens. It id definitely worth paying extra over the f/1.8
Excellent Lens December 30, 2008
Great lens, worth the money. Very, very sharp, amazing low light capabilities, great bokeh, smooth and fast auto focus. What more can you want?
watch your sensor size "crop factor" December 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I totally love the lens. It has been reliable for the past year. Canon has pretty much admitted that their lenses have focusing problems... That's why the D50 camera body now has memory auto focus adjustment so you can adjust the autofocus and have the camera remember the lens to automatically adjust the focus.
Actually though, my lens always focused perfectly. The color and clarity are superb. You can't beat a prime lens (no zoom) for picture quality. This 50mm lens is not suitable for candid photography around the house if you are shooting a Rebel or any other camera with the smaller sensor area because of the "crop factor" associated with the smaller sensors- you can't get far enough away to frame a good shot. But for posed portraits and macro, I'm totally satisfied with this lens. Hopefully I will not fall victim to the build quality problems that other reviewers have noted. It seems to be quite sturdy enough to me.
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