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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens

 
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  • Camera Type: Digital SLR
  • Lens Type: Fixed Focal Length Lens
  • Focal Length: 50mm
  • Lens Max Aperture: f/1.8
  • Min Aperture: f/22
  • Focus Type: Autofocus
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens
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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.
 
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Average Rating: 4.5
 
Based on 37 reviews
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Rating Distribution
Pros
  • Good value (11)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Good Quality (5)
  • Fast Focus (4)
  • Compact (3)
  • Sharp Focus (3)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Durable (2)
  • Versatile (2)
  • inexpensive (1)
Cons
  • Poor Quality (8)
  • Poor Focus (2)
  • plastic (1)
It's Good For
  • Multi-purpose (11)
  • Professionals (3)
  • Travel (1)
  • Night Photography (1)
  • low light (1)
  • portrait (1)
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens

Date of Review:  Jul 2, 2009
Review: If you are looking for an upgrade to 'standard kit zoom' then this lens is a worthy contender. As an f1.8 lens its increased low light capability helps with indoor available light photography, without resorting to the harsh on camera flash option...
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  4.0

by: drumbuilder

Pros
Good optics out performs kit zooms,...
Cons
Slow zoom motor, but it all works well...
 

Nifty Fifty

Date of Review:  Jul 2, 2009
Review: Who says that you get what you pay for? Canons cheapest lens is probably one of their best. For what can only be described as "pocket money price" you get a prime lens that is both razor sharp and has an aperture of f1.8 for either amazing Bokeh...
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  5.0

by: Freakybro

Pros
Image Quality, Price, f1.8 Aperture
Cons
Plastic
 

Perfect lens for weddings

Date of Review:  Jul 3, 2009
Review: The canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens is that must have in your camera bag. It is not the fastest 50mm from canon, but not everyone can afford the f/1.4 or the f/1.2 and this is sucha great little lens its worh getting until you can splash out on the...
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  4.0

by: alwaysphoto

Pros
Good price, Fast lens, Great optics
Cons
Cheap look, Plastic, handle with care
 
 
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN EF5018LL

Key Features
Camera Type   Digital SLR
Lens Type   Fixed Focal Length Lens
Focal Length 50mm
Lens Max Aperture f/1.8
Min Aperture f/22
Focus Type   Autofocus
Macro Lens   Without Macro Lens
Mount Canon EF

Other Features
Closest Focusing Distance 18 in
Picture Angle 46 degrees
Attachment / Filter Size 52 mm
Groups / Elements 6 Elements in 5 Groups

Dimensions
Diameter 2.7 in
Length 1.6 in
Weight 4.6 oz

Miscellaneous
UPC 10000025403
Product ID 20825975
 
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8II Standard Lens
The Canon 50mm, f/1.8 is the lightest EF lens of all at a mere 130g, very compact and provides a high-performance for a standard lens. Its Gaussian optics provide sharp delineation from near to far focusing distances. The colour balance is excellent for a standard lens. Suitable for use with Canon Digital SLR cameras.
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens
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