Canon - EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens - Black

Name: Canon - EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens - Black
Brand: Canon
SKU: 2473035
Rating: 4.7 (774 reviews)

Model: 2514A002

SKU: 2473035

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Key Specs
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Canon EF
- Lens Type: Standard & Medium Telephoto
- Minimum Focal Length: 50 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 50 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Aperture: 1.8 f/ (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
General
- Product Name: EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens
- Brand: Canon
- Model Number: 2514A002
- Color: Black
Compatibility
- Brand Compatibility: Canon
- Camera Model Family: Canon 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 Compatibility: Canon EF
Imaging
- Lens Type: Standard & Medium Telephoto
Exposure Control
- Minimum Focal Length: 50 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 50 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Minimum Focus Distance: 18 inches
- Maximum Aperture: 1.8 f/ (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- Minimum Aperture: 22 f/ (The smallest opening of a lens, typically expressed in f-numbers. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture and the less light that can enter the lens. A smaller aperture creates a larger depth of field, which keeps both foreground and background in focus.)
Dimensions
- Product Length with Lens Closed: 1.6 inches
- Product Diameter: 2.7 inches (The out of box diameter of the item, measured as a straight line passing from side to side of the item, through its center.)
Performance
- Filter Diameter: 52 millimeters
Other
- UPC: 082966212727

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens: This compact, lightweight lens features excellent Gaussian optics and multicoated glass to produce consistently exceptional results, making it ideal for everyday use. It's versatile enough to be effective in a variety of shooting situations and has a fast 1.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance.

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.

Whats Included

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens
Owner's manual

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Lens's image quality, ease of use, and ability to produce excellent photos in low light. Many appreciate its wide aperture, which creates a pleasing background blur, making it ideal for portraits. The lens is also praised for its affordability and lightweight design. However, some users have noted that the autofocus could be improved.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Affordable Lens, Professional Glass
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.)
Posted 11 years ago by CMWVisualArts
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Lens for the Price
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.
Posted 10 years ago by stormtrooper
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Investment
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.
Posted 12 years ago by fcroser