Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens

Product Description:
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.

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

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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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Great Bargain. Do you REALLY need 1.4?
I purchased this lens for the speed, clarity, and ability to shoot really creative shallow DOF shots.This lens has not disappointed!Images are razor sharp.I took a picture of my dog and you can see the individual hairs in his coat, even when the picture is reduced to viewable size rather than full resolution.I then took shots of him with shallow DOF that barely focused beyond his nose at times.They came out stunning.For the money, quality, and speed, this lens cannot be beat.For the ... Read More
Rating: - Amateur photog loves it!
I bought this for my wife as she is just getting started in her new photography hobby.She has noted that this lens is a great addition to her limited arsenal.It does exactly what she expected it to, and has given her a new dimension to her hobby.
Rating: - Makes me look like a professional
I flat-out love this lens.I never use my kit lens anymore; this one stays on my camera and takes reliably crisp, intimate portraits.
Rating: - color perfect!!!
First is that this lens is very nice and cheap but it takes very clear pictures. and i don't think any lens can compete with its performance and price. I think if your just starting this is one of the good lens you could use to take beautiful pictures. I say if you have the money you can buy the upgraded version of this lens which is x2 pricier than this one and if you get paid for taking pictures then why not buy the more expensive one, but for casual photographers i think this would work well.
Rating: - Amazing Color
The first time I uploaded pictures from my first use with the 50mm I was amazed by the color! Gives you amazing bokeh. Great for outdoors & indoors. It isn't called the "nifty fifty" for nothing!!