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Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras


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Brand: Canon
Category: Photography

List Price: $520.00
Buy New: $304.99
You Save: $215.01 (41%)



New (40) Used (1) from $299.99

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 184 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 58
Minimum Focal Length: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 2.9 x 2 x 2

MPN: 2515A003
Model: 2515A003
UPC: 082966213014
EAN: 4960999213019
ASIN: B00009XVCZ

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 50mm standard lens with f/1.4 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
  • 2 high-refraction lens elements and Gaussian optics help eliminate astigmatism
  • Delivers crisp images with little flare at the maximum aperture
  • Extra-small Micro USM focus adjustment and full-time manual focusing
  • Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2 inches long; 1-year warranty

Accessories:

  • Canon ES71II Lens Hood for EF 50mm f/1.4 SLR Lens
  • Tiffen 58mm 11 Filter (Green)
  • Tiffen 58mm 47 Filter (Blue)
  • Tiffen 58mm 80A Filter
  • Tiffen 58mm 812 Warming Filter

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The CANON EF 50MM f/1.4 USM is a standard lens featuring superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture. Max. Diameter & Length - 73.8mm x 50.5mm

Amazon.com Product Description
The 50mm f/1.4 standard lens is a terrific choice for both casual and professional photographers. The lens is outfitted with two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics, which combine to eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. As a result, the lens obtains crisp images with little flare even at the maximum aperture. The lens's f/1.4 speed, meanwhile, is perfect for available-light shooting. And as a bonus, this lens is the only lens in the EF system to offer an extra-small Micro Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) while still providing a full-time manual focusing option. Other features include a close focusing distance of 1.5 feet, a 58mm filter size, and a one-year warranty.

Specifications

  • Focal length: 50mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/1.4L
  • Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
  • Angle of view: 46 degrees
  • Focus adjustment: Overall linear extension system with USM
  • Closest focusing distance: 1.5 feet
  • Filter size: 58mm
  • Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter and 2 inches long
  • Weight: 10.2 ounces
  • Warranty: 1 year



Customer Reviews:   Read 179 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars Beware, Buy at your own risk   December 2, 2008
The lens has totally crapped out after 50 or so photos and 14 months on the shelf with some other lenses.
No AF and will not adjust the aperture, So basically it is dead and send it in for $150 repair with the threat of it doing it again or just eat it. I think I will eat it. I am so mad at Canon.
Beware



5 out of 5 stars well built, compact and near "L" grade images   November 29, 2008
If you are looking for the perfect portrait lens on a budget, here you go!
- no need to spend $1200 for a f/1.2 lens for the casual photographer. this lens is built dramatically better than its 1.8 plastic brother, and takes down-right fantastic images.
-It is a little to much length for being your primary lens on a crop body camera, but for full frame folks, this truly "nifty-fifty" does work very well.
-did anyone mention that you can take photos in extremely low light?.. well, you can! 1.4 the unfamiliar, is about as much aperture as you will ever encounter for less than a grand!.-do yourself a favor, and give it a try., if you don't love it, you can always get your money back on re-sale.... they just don't lose value.



5 out of 5 stars My favorite!   November 28, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This lens is always in my bag - it's a great little performer at an affordable price, very sharp, great contrast, very fast. It's also small and lightweight, so easily pocketable when you don't want to carry a bunch of equipment around. I have several L lenses and this non-L rivals those for image quality. Highly recommended, especially for photographers looking to going beyond their kit lens, but maybe shy about shelling out the really big $$$ for L lenses or other prime lenses.


5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Prime Lens   November 23, 2008
I purchased this lens by the reviews on Amazon already. I use this lens on a Canon XTI and it is everything the great reviews have said.
Very fast, even in very low light.
Extremely sharp, Great color.
I have been very happy with this lens and would highly recommend it as a must have prime lens, you will not be disappointed.



4 out of 5 stars Very Sharp!   November 20, 2008
This lens Is Very lightweight which is good if you are moving around a lot. The prime focus is very very sharp. I think that is my favorite feature about the lens. it is easy to operate and fast. For the price I feel like I got more than I paid for. I own a 200-mm L, and a 24-70-mm L lenses, and an image stabilized 17-85-mm EFS that are wonderful. The affordable 50 mm canon lens still gets pulled out of the equipment bag regularly. Good buy, fun lens!

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