Canon - EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens - Black
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Description
Features
Compatible with most Canon digital SLR cameras
For use with your existing camera.
f/1.8 maximum aperture
For optimal light gathering capacity, resulting in clear, highly-detailed images.
Gaussian optics
Provide sharp delineation throughout the focal range.
50mm focal length
A versatile focal length for capturing crystal clear shots throughout a variety of shooting situations.
1.5' minimum focusing distance
Lets you come in close to capture every detail.
46° angle of view
Lets you capture a wide area for greater detail.
6 elements in 5 groups
For wide accuracy and sharper shots.
What's Included
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens
Owner's manual
Key Specs
- Lens Mount CompatibilityCanon EF
- Lens TypeStandard & Medium Telephoto
- Minimum Focal Length50 millimeters
- Maximum Focal Length50 millimeters
- Maximum Aperture1.8 f/
General
- Product NameEF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens
- BrandCanon
- Model Number2514A002
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Compatibility
- Brand CompatibilityCanon
- Camera Model FamilyCanon 1DX, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 5DS/5DS R, Canon 60D, Canon 6D, Canon 70D, Canon 7D Mark II, Canon SL1, Canon T2i, Canon T3, Canon T3i, Canon T4i, Canon T5, Canon T5i, Canon T6i, Canon T6s
- Lens Mount CompatibilityCanon EF
Imaging
- Lens TypeStandard & Medium Telephoto
Exposure Control
- Minimum Focal Length50 millimeters
- Maximum Focal Length50 millimeters
- Minimum Focus Distance18 inches
- Maximum Aperture1.8 f/
- Minimum Aperture22 f/
Dimension
- Product Length with Lens Closed1.6 inches
- Product Diameter2.7 inches
Performance
- Filter Diameter52 millimeters
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
- UPC082966212727
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 774 reviews
(774 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers express satisfaction with the EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens for its affordability, image quality, and low-light performance. Many appreciate its ability to take excellent portraits and create beautiful bokeh. While some users have concerns about the plastic mount and focusing ring, the overall sentiment is positive.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must have for any beginner
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens makes a great addition to any bag. The max aperture of 1.8 is great, especially considering the price. Note: using a prime (fixed focal length) lens for the first time can be unusual, but after you get used to it, it can be quite fun! Many of the pictures on my flickr were taken with this lens, check them out: https://www.flickr.com/photos/51924711@N07/
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Affordable Lens, Professional Glass
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely a lens everyone should own. Known as the "Nifty Fifty", Canon's 50mm f/1.8 II is a plastic fantastic all-around lens for every photographer. It can be used for street photography, portraits, macros (to an extent), and a plethora of other things. The autofocus is always spot on (albeit a little bit loud), and is good for night shots so long as you shoot wide open. At f/4, the center is sharpest. At f/8, the corners should lose the minor vignetting. The only real downsides* are the entirely plastic build (which does not compromise image quality), which requires safer care** than most other lenses, and the loud and somewhat slow autofocus, which isn't the best for quietly taking photos. Yes, if you have the money for them, you should go for the f/1.4 or f/1.2, but consider this: you could buy and break ten of these f/1.8's and still not spend more on them than you would on an f/1.2. If you have some money to spare, buy this lens. You won't be disappointed. (*I also wanted to note something about the Autofocus. Do NOT move the focus ring while the lens is set to AF. Because of the fragility of the lens, you could potentially break the focus motor by moving the focus ring while it is set to AF. I didn't add this into the main review because it's kind of common sense to most photographers. But some people have done it.) (**To protect this lens from bumps, buy the lens hood THAT IS BUILT FOR IT. Do NOT use a third-party hood on this lens. Buy Canon's ES-62 Hood w/ Hood Adapter 62. It may add a bit more vignette.)
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great lens!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an amazing lens, especially for the price. I unfortunately purchased it shortly before the announcement of the newer version. If you really want to get this lens I recommend looking around to get it on sale or just getting the new one.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best lens for your buck
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome affordable lens that offers high quality pictures, and is a ton of fun to use. Light lens, perfect for walking around with. No zoom requires more thought in getting well composed photos, makes you a better photographer in the long run
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Low light
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Lens for the Price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wanted to purchase a lens that was capable of an aperture setting of F 1.8 so that I could shoot Auroras and close up portraitures. For a stationary lens it performed as expected during low light situations and portraits.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Low light
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Investment
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have no idea why I waited so long to add this lens to my arsenal. For the price and the quality of images it produces with my Rebel XS, it might just be the best photography investment I've made yet. My macro images are incredibly crisp, amazingly more so than those taken with my kit lens. The ability to focus at such a short distance on flowers and insects has taken my photos to a whole new depth, and I am very much an amateur. At the right is a sample of my flower/insect photography using this lens. The textures and details of these things are almost more visible in my images than they are with the naked eye. See the photo of my cat at right, and the crisp texture of his fur. And I can't forget how well it performs in low light. This is my go-to lens when light is low at the end of the day, or when I'm in a shaded area like a forest. I probably reach for it more often than my kit lens now. You can't go wrong with this lens, especially considering the price jump between this excellent lens and Canon's higher-end macros.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:PriceCons mentioned:Plastic
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can't beat it for the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A great lens that completely lives up to all the hype. The cheapest of the three Canon 50mm, it will do the job for anyone just getting into portrait work. It feels plastic-y (like everyone notes) but at the price, you can just buy a new one if it breaks. MF and AF work well and have gotten me some great shots. I approve and recommend. Note: Photos are both taken with this lens on a Canon T4i.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for taking pictures of People
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my first prime lens. I usually shoot with a zoom lens. My personal goal with a lens is to not have to do anything with the photo after I take the shot. I really do not like to have to crop the photo. Since this is a 50 mm, this is comparable to what the eye normally sees. I love that I am able to focus on an object and have the lens pick exactly what I was trying to portray. The photos that I have uploaded were directly from my camera. Part of the reason this lens is so cheap is because it does not have the image stabilizer technology. The lens is fast enough that you will not need it. It also captures more light than my other lenses. I do use this lens for work purposes. The pictures that are produced are perfect for marketing purposes. (The pictures are not from work). Since the lens is fast, I am able to catch motion shots. The other reason that I use this lens is for theatre shots. It is too noisy (as in loud) to be right next to the stage. It is very distracting for the actors. Also with the light conditions in a theatre, it is very hard to not have a slight blur. For a personal use, I love using this lens more than my others. I do have four lenses in total. The other three are zoom. I love it for how I can compose images, don't have any kind of lens creep, and how FAST the lens is. Because of this lens, I am asked on photo shoots all of the time. Definitely worth the investment.
I would recommend this to a friend
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