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Canon EF Mount
Full Frame
Standard
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Canon USM Series, Canon EF Series
Base
2515A003
Black
Auto Focus
1.48 / 45cm
No
No
50mm
f/1.4
58mm
46°
f/22
0.15x
No
No
Yes
No
No
7 Elements in 6 Groups
8
10.23oz / 290g
2.91 x 1.99" / 73.8 x 50.5mm


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Excellent Learning Lens
By Kashius
I've been reading the reviews on this lens, and I am stunned to find out that the biggest complaint is about the AF eventually breaking. I am a professional photographer, and I was taught many years ago not to rely on auto focus. I rarely use the AF, so I guess I don't have to worry about the lens ever breaking. I bought this lens for two reasons. 1. it was affordable. 2. I wanted to improve how I take portraits Not only did this lens do that for me, but I discovered that this lens is also ...
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Excellent low light lens
By TomH D.
I've had my EF 50mm 1.4 lens for many years. My Canon 6D normally carries a 24-105 L series lens. The 50mm is used when I want to lighten my load or shoot photos indoors with natural light. Note that 1.2 and 1.4 lens opened to their widest apertures have a very narrow depth of field which, if focused properly, will provide the target in crisp focus and intentionally blur items in front or being the subject. My lens has been excellent at focusing on it's own and the manual override without thr...
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Become a master of photography with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, a paragon of optical innovation and precision. This high-quality lens, meticulously crafted to the highest standards, offers an unrivaled blend of sharpness, color richness, and image accuracy, transforming every shot into a visual masterpiece.
Experience a significant boost in image quality with the lens's two high-refraction lens elements harmoniously paired with Gaussian optics. This powerful combination effectively eliminates astigmatism and suppresses astigmatic difference, ensuring every image is sharp, clear, and flawless. With a standard 50mm focal length and a wide 1:1.4 maximum aperture, this lens promises enhanced detail and clarity, even in low-light conditions or when shooting with the aperture wide open.
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens is equipped with a state-of-the-art ultrasonic motor (USM), delivering lightning-fast autofocus with impeccable precision. The motor's superior holding torque ensures spot-on focus without overshooting, making it a reliable tool for professional photographers. With a 46-degree diagonal angle of view and a close focusing distance of 0.45m / 1.5 ft., this lens is versatile, perfect for capturing both macro and wide-angle shots. For those moments that require manual control, you can effortlessly adjust focus without needing to switch out of AF mode.
Achieve a dreamy depth of field with a beautifully blurred background that makes your primary subject stand out. Thanks to its virtually circular aperture diaphragm, this lens produces an even, soft bokeh. The rounded eight-blade diaphragm further enhances this effect, adding depth and dimension to your photographs, especially when using shallow depth of field techniques.
Say goodbye to color imbalances and lens flare with the Super Spectra coating on this lens. This innovative feature ensures accurate color balance and boosts contrast, rendering your images in vibrant, true-to-life hues. More than just color enhancement, this coating significantly reduces flare and ghosting, common issues often caused by light reflecting off a camera's sensor.
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens is a testament to Canon's commitment to lens engineering and technological excellence. Ideal for photographers who demand perfection in every shot, this lens delivers unparalleled precision, clarity, and color richness, from the subtlest shadows to the most radiant highlights. Elevate your photography with this durable and innovative lens, compatible with a range of Canon cameras including the Canon EOS 1D X Mark II and the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV