Canon - EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens | Fast f/1.4 Aperture & Smooth Autofocus + More - Black
Model: 2515A003_EDIP_2
SKU: 12919968
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The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is a high-performance standard prime lens known for its natural perspective, bright aperture, and compact design. Offering a versatile 50mm focal length on full-frame DSLRs—or an 80mm equivalent on APS-C models—it is an ideal everyday lens for portraits, travel, and general photography. Its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture allows excellent control over depth of field and superb performance in low-light situations, delivering sharp subjects against beautifully blurred backgrounds. The lens utilizes a Gaussian optical design featuring two high refractive index elements to effectively reduce spherical aberrations and distortion, ensuring consistent sharpness and clarity across the frame. A Super Spectra coating helps minimize flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and preserving color accuracy, even in challenging backlit scenes. Autofocus is driven by a responsive micro Ultrasonic Motor (USM) that provides smooth, quiet, and accurate focusing—beneficial for both still and video work. Full-time manual focus override allows for immediate fine adjustments without switching out of AF mode. The rounded eight-blade diaphragm creates soft, natural bokeh for a pleasing aesthetic, particularly in portrait and close-up shots. Lightweight and reliable, the EF 50mm f/1.4 USM remains a trusted choice among professionals and enthusiasts seeking a blend of speed, precision, and optical excellence in a classic, compact form.Manufacturer Items Include:Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM LensCanon E-58 II Lens CapCanon Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)Bundle Items Include:Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM LensCanon Mount Adapter EF-EOS RShoulder Bag64GB Memory Card
Canon USA Authorized. Items Include: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, Shoulder Bag, 64GB Memory Card
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is a classic normal-length prime lens offering a natural field of view and exceptional versatility. Designed for full-frame DSLRs and compatible with APS-C models (80mm equivalent), it’s ideal for portraits, street scenes, and general photography in low light, providing smooth background blur and beautiful subject separation.
Its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture excels in challenging lighting conditions, delivering sharp imagery with a shallow depth of field for selective focus effects. This optical design includes two high refractive index elements within a Gaussian arrangement, reducing distortion and spherical aberrations for outstanding clarity and realistic image rendering.
A Super Spectra coating enhances contrast and color accuracy by minimizing ghosting and lens flare, especially in strong or backlit conditions. The result is vivid, lifelike color reproduction and exceptional sharpness throughout the aperture range, even when shooting wide open in demanding lighting environments.
The lens employs a micro Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast, quiet, and precise autofocus, while full-time manual focus override allows fine-tuning without switching modes. A rounded eight-blade diaphragm contributes to smooth, pleasing bokeh, ideal for creative portraiture and artistic compositions with softly blurred backgrounds.
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