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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard and Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, Fixed
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Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | 50mm |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 50 mm |
About this item
- Standard focal length 50 millimeter lens is effective in a multitude of shooting situations and ideal for day-to-day shooting
- Elements, Groups: 7 by 6, Diaphragm: Blades 8, Filter Thread: Font 58 millimeter. Minimum focusing distance: 17.8 inch
- An f 1.4 maximum aperture provides clear imaging in low light situations and shallow depth of field
- Ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM) operation is fast, smooth and virtually silent
- 2 high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference
- This large aperture standard prime lens has superior peripheral brightness even at the maximum aperture
- Lens construction: 8 elements in 6 groups, Filter size: 77 millimeter
- Optimized for Digital – super multi-layer coating minimizes flare and ghosting – a common problem of digital cameras
- The optimum optical design and molded glass aspherical lens elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations, including coma aberration, resulting in superior optical performance
- The Hypersonic Motor (HSM) ensures silent, high speed auto-focusing as well as full time manual focusing capability
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Auto focus | 4.0 | 4.2 | — | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Picture quality | 4.7 | 5.0 | — | 4.7 | — | 4.6 |
For portrait photography | 4.5 | — | — | — | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Image stabilization | 4.1 | 5.0 | — | — | 4.6 | — |
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lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Macro | Standard | Standard |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon RF | Canon EF | Canon RF | — | Canon EF |
lens design | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | — | Manual Focus, Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 0.45 millimeters | — | 100 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
max focal length | 50 millimeters | — | 400 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 1 millimeters | 500 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
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Standard Lens
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
The EF 50mm f/1.4 USM delivers superb quality and portability. Equipped with a maximum aperture of f/1.4 and made with lens elements to help suppress distortion, it provides crisp images with minimal flare. With a fast and accurate focusing system, the lens brings high performance in a compact size.
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Maximum Aperture of f/1.4
Fast Maximum Aperture
The EF 50mm f/1.4 USM provides easy use in low-light venues and produces a shallow depth of field.
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Great in Low Light
The EF 50mm f/1.4 USM’s wide aperture means it can capture more light during low-light situations.
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Beautiful Background Blur
The EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is fast, making it easy to create beautiful bokeh and bring portraits to life.
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Fast, Precise Focus
To help capture every movement, the EF 50mm f/1.4 USM uses an inner focusing ring USM (ultrasonic motor) system to help deliver fast, precise and near-silent performance. For even more refinement, the EF 50mm f/1.4 USM offers full-time manual focus as well.
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1:1.4 | Maximum Aperture | 1:1.8 |
7 elements/6 groups | Lens Construction | 6 elements/5 groups |
USM | Focus Drive | STM |
1.5 ft. | Min. Focus Distance | 1.2 ft. |
58mm | Filter Size | 49mm |
2.9 x 2.0 in. | Diameter x Length | 2.7 x 1.6 in. |
10.2 oz. | Weight | 5.7 oz. |
1:1.4 | Maximum Aperture | 1:1.2 |
7 elements/6 groups | Lens Construction | 8 elements/6 groups |
USM | Focus Drive | USM |
1.5 ft. | Min. Focus Distance | 1.5 ft. |
58mm | Filter Size | 72mm |
2.9 x 2.0 in. | Diameter x Length | 3.4 x 2.6 in. |
10.2 oz. | Weight | 19.2 oz. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.01 x 2.91 x 2.91 inches |
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Item Weight | 10.2 ounces |
ASIN | B00009XVCZ |
Item model number | 2515A003 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #125 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 22, 2006 |
Department | Default Category |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
Language | English |
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Product Description
Product Description
Standard lens Featuring superb quality and portability. 2 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. Filter size: 58 mm, Closest Focusing Distance: 1.5 feet. The 50mm f/1.4 standard lens is a terrific choice for both casual and professional photographers. The lens is outfitted with 2 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.what's in the boxCanon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens, E-58U 58mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear) and 1-Year Warranty. Specifications.
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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.
what's in the box
Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens, E-58U 58mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear) and 1-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
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Customers like the image quality, lighting, and performance of the lens. They mention that it's great in low light, ideal for creating natural looking compositions, and that it performs quite well. They are also happy with value, sharpness, and build quality. However, some customers have reported issues with the autofocus not hitting the mark.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it takes excellent portrait photos with great bokeh. It is ideal for creating a natural looking composition, and produces beautiful pictures.
"...Now, always remember that your lens is a creative tool: this one is a fantastic and versatile tool, but you still can't expect it to do anything it..." Read more
"...The lens hood is amazing (I bought one of the non name brand hoods)... I could be wrong but I think it helps the lens auto-focus quicker in some..." Read more
"...The f/1.2 is incredible. A completely pro lens that looks fantastic and can shoot in very low light...." Read more
"...blades make wonderful octagons out of light and makes blurred water look incredible.- Sharp Focus is best at F2.0 but awesome at most f-stops...." Read more
Customers like the build quality of the lens. They say it's noticeably better built, solid, and feels built like a tank. They also say it is more reliable and better quality than any stock lens, ensuring durability and reliability in various shooting environments.
"...So, in conclusion: this is a wonderful lens that is sharp, fast, well built, and has excellent optical qualities when used right...." Read more
"...Pros:SolidQuietFast Auto FocusFull Time Manual FocusBeautiful BokehAmazing colorsSharp..." Read more
"...It is going to be more reliable and better quality than any stock lens...." Read more
"...SUPERIOR BUILD QUALITY: The f/1.8 is plastic and feels cheap, like it might fall apart anytime...." Read more
Customers like the value of the lens. For example, they say it's well worth the price, has an appropriate build, and is one of the sharpest lenses you can buy.
"...The 50mm F/1.8 is well-known for its optical quality and fantastic value. However, it is also made up of plastic, and as such, it WILL break...." Read more
"...The quality of this lens from build to optics is definitely worth the price. It just feels solid compared to the 1.8...." Read more
"...safely say that after using this lens for a while that it is the best value lens you can buy from Canon. Is the 1.2 sharper? Sure...." Read more
"...It has excellent back ground blur. The reasonable price makes it a wise choice. I highly recommend!" Read more
Customers like the image quality of the camera lenses. They say the lens is fantastic, it's the best for sharp pictures in low light, and the blur you can achieve with it is stunning. They also say macro shots turn out really good, and have silky smooth background blur rendering. The optical quality is well-known for its fantastic value, and it has very little lens and color distortion. Customers are also amazed at the clarity and say that the lens has no motion blur.
"...The 50mm F/1.8 is well-known for its optical quality and fantastic value. However, it is also made up of plastic, and as such, it WILL break...." Read more
"...-focus time to properly track her constant movement and results in a ton more sharp pictures than taking a picture immediately after focusing...." Read more
"...Using an aperture of 2.0 is clearly the best for sharp pictures. I have almost started to use this lens exclusively...." Read more
"...In general, the image quality is good. The main problem I have with this lens that will offend some will be the very soft focus on certain apertures...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the lighting of the camera lens. They mention that it works great in low light conditions, and captures beautiful natural light. The camera lets in more light, giving you two important features.
"...It GOBBLES light at nighttime and indoors, and coupled with the high-ISO performance of almost every Canon DSLR right now, you can get stunning..." Read more
"...A completely pro lens that looks fantastic and can shoot in very low light...." Read more
"...Low light is good, but not great. And the lens body itself...lets just say its more than lacking...." Read more
"...As the lens opening increases (a lower f-stop #), the camera lets in more light giving you two important benefits:1...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the lens. They say it's very sharp, and one of the sharpest lenses they can buy. The lens is good enough wide open and sharp as a tack stopped down. It appears sharp even wide open, and is able to snap sharp shots.
"...It is SHARP: focus, movement, light, camera shake, and shutter speed all can alter the sharpness of your photo, which is the most important facet,..." Read more
"...are beautiful the bokeh is awesome, the colors pop, and everything is perfectly sharp...." Read more
"...been outstanding and my professional customers frequently cite the sharpness, light balance, depth of field, color reproduction, and "bokeh"..." Read more
"...Yes. But is this lens sharper and more contrasty than most lenses? Yes...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. For example, they say it performs well, produces great results, and works like butter. Some mention that it works best as a portrait lens and is excellent for that purpose.
"...Their results are nearly identical, and bokeh is a personal preference...." Read more
"...-deserved 5-star rating, this lens stands out as a versatile, high-performance tool that caters to both professional photographers and enthusiasts..." Read more
"...The lens is amazing just not perfect... maybe I had too high of expectations (or more likely I am just an ignorant novice photographer)...." Read more
"...Wider apertures are a bit soft. However, they are still entirely usable...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the focus of the camera lens. They mention that the autofocus is not hitting the mark, the focusing wheel has some play, and the lens fails to focus properly at all. The focus ring is miserably bad for video and the manual focus feels cheap.
"...The focus ring is also miserably bad for video. So, if you have the extra $200 to spend, GET THE 1.4...." Read more
"...The low aperture does more for bokeh than it does in eliminating the need for light. If your primary concern is crappy lighting ... get a flash...." Read more
"...- Autofocus can be touchy at lower f-stops and may require very very minor manual adjustments...." Read more
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*If you want this lens, GET IT. You will NOT regret it if you want a fast, sharp, well-built investment in glass.*
Keep in mind that when shooting with APS-C cameras (7D, 4/5/60D, T1/2/3/4/5i, SLi) this is a wonderful PORTRAIT lens, that gives you a head-and-shoulders frame at five feet, while on a full-frame camera (5D1/2/3, 6D, 1D3/4/5/X/C) it is a stunning STANDARD lens, with a full-body frame at five feet.
It is well-built: the body is made up of a solid plastic that has survived a few bangs and falls already. I have it insured, so I have the peace of mind of not worrying about little things, but remember to put a cheap UV filter on it. *A scratched filter costs a LOT less to replace than a scratched lens. Buy a filter with this lens!*
It is FAST: The USM is quick and snappy. It is the older version of Canon's USM, so it will 'hunt' in low light if you place a single AF point onto a black background or surface. Get around that by focusing on a lit subject and then recomposing, using either single shot AF or AF-lock.
It is BRIGHT: or 'fast', but I didn't want to get confused between AF and aperture. If you are upgrading from a zoom lens, whether it's your kit 18-55 or your professional 24-70 F/2.8, you will INSTANTLY notice how bright and clean 1.4 is. It GOBBLES light at nighttime and indoors, and coupled with the high-ISO performance of almost every Canon DSLR right now, you can get stunning shots with this lens in the toughest of conditions without a flash. And, because of how fast it is, the depth of field (amount of your subject in focus) is razor-thin. You will find that someone's nose pores will be visible while their eyes will be blurry, which might ruin a shot for you: always confirm that what you want to be in focus, is. This is a VERY powerful tool for creative or portrait photography.
It is SHARP: focus, movement, light, camera shake, and shutter speed all can alter the sharpness of your photo, which is the most important facet, but the fact is that this lens will not hold you back if you're looking for the sharpest photo possible. It is RAZOR sharp when stopped down, and center sharpness is stunning all the way to F/1.4. Anything from F/2 and up will be sharp all around, at at F/5.6 the entire frame is sharper than a lot of L lenses. The only reason people pay five times as much for the Canon 50mm F/1.2L is because they either need the build quality, aperture speed, or consistent sharpness. You can easily get equally stunning results from this lens, at 1/5th the price of its niche L brother.
And, for creative photos and especially video, it creates wonderful creamy BOKEH. If you're looking at this lens you probably know what 'bokeh' means: all it references is the quality of the out-of-focus areas of your photo. Your subject, whether a face or a sign or a car or a person, will be sharp and in focus, while at F/1.4 the area from a few inches in front of and behind the subject become a wonderfully pleasing blur.
Now, as far as competition goes, this lens competes with the Sigma 50mm F/1.4 and Canon's own 50mm F/1.8. The Canon 50mm macro lens doesn't count as a 'fast fifty', as at F/2.5 it is an entire stop slower than the other 50's.
The Sigma is a better and newer lens than the Canon 50mm F/1.4, with better sharpness wide open and barely better bokeh. However, it costs slightly more, and it doesn't have the support of Canon software, hardware, and editing plugins. Their results are nearly identical, and bokeh is a personal preference. You will be perfectly content with either lens, though Canon's autofocus has been reported as being superior to Sigma's, with quality control issues and failing AF on early models of Sigma's 50mm's.
The 50mm F/1.8 is well-known for its optical quality and fantastic value. However, it is also made up of plastic, and as such, it WILL break. The focus ring is also miserably bad for video. So, if you have the extra $200 to spend, GET THE 1.4. The build quality, USM focusing, and proper focus ring will last you years, wheras the 'nifty fifty' will last you until you drop it, or the cheap AF dies.
Now, always remember that your lens is a creative tool: this one is a fantastic and versatile tool, but you still can't expect it to do anything it's not built to do. For example, while F/1.4 is a wonderful tool, you will find yourself missing focus at times. Stop down to F/2.8 not only for more accurate DOF and focus, but better sharpness. And, if you want stunning detail, or you're in bright sunlight, stop down to F/5.6 for nearly perfect sharpness for when you have a lot of light, a flash, or are set up to do portraits. And, when you need stunning bokeh or fast shutter speeds, crank it open.
So, in conclusion: this is a wonderful lens that is sharp, fast, well built, and has excellent optical qualities when used right. If you think you want it, get it, and you won't be disappointed.
Pros:
Solid
Quiet
Fast Auto Focus
Full Time Manual Focus
Beautiful Bokeh
Amazing colors
Sharp
Cons:
More expensive than 1.8 (how much does full-time manual focusing, construction, quiet auto-focus matter to you?)
Lacks IS (I know it is not a huge deal but I think it could be helpful)
Should include a free lens hood
This is my first lens besides the kits lens that comes with the T2i so I hope this review might be helpful to those deciding to branch out beyond the kit lens. The lens is amazing just not perfect... maybe I had too high of expectations (or more likely I am just an ignorant novice photographer). Nevertheless, as soon as I took this thing out of the box I told my wife, "I am never using the kits lens again". (I have had this lens for a couple of months and did put the kit lens on once to take an indoor group picture because there just wasn't enough room at 50mm... however as soon as the picture was taken this lens was back on my camera.)
First off this lens is amazingly solid (makes the plastic kit lens feel like a toy). I swear it doubles the weight of my camera (not in a bad way)... I now understand the reviews which said that the T2i feels cheap.
I don't do a ton of videography but like taking an occasional video and was hoping the quiet auto-focus would eliminate the annoying sound picked up by the internal mic when focusing... it doesn't (it might be slightly less but still just as annoying). Nevertheless the silent auto-focus is very nice and makes the kit lens sound like a semi (that might be too drastic but you get the point).
Before this lens I was still familiarizing myself with the camera and only shot in the basic modes. If you have no intention of branching out beyond the basic modes you may want to hold off on purchasing this lens since most of the benefits come with learning the manual modes and using a low aperture. Expect a little bit of frustration as you try to learn the advanced modes and get non blurry photos that are completely in focus. It can be frustrating but well worth the learning curve. When this thing hits the photos are beautiful the bokeh is awesome, the colors pop, and everything is perfectly sharp.
I thought the full time manual mode would be incredible no longer having to flip a switch on/off. I was wrong... maybe I am stupid but searching the web I found other people would try to manually focus in AI Servo. Don't be an idiot like me and others. AI Servo focuses continually so you have to change modes to manually focus (unless you want to grind against the gears). Maybe it is just me but it would be nice if the camera could tell you were manually focusing and disable the auto-focus regardless of what mode you are in. Don't get me wrong the manual focus is nice just not as perfect as I thought it might/could be.
The low aperture although very helpful will not do miracles... I find myself desperately longing for a flash (I hate the on board flash) in some lighting conditions. The low aperture helps a lot but is only one piece of the puzzle. The low aperture does more for bokeh than it does in eliminating the need for light. If your primary concern is crappy lighting ... get a flash. If your primary concern is crappy quality (sharpness, bokeh, color) get this lens. Or get both (which I plan to do shortly). Some people state they no longer need a flash with this lens which may be true for some but I find in my horrible lit apartment it is almost impossible to get decent pictures without using one even when the lens is stopped down to 1.4.
Part of me really wished this lens had IS (except for the increase in price that would go along with it) it really would make this great lens incredible. The kits lens although having far worse image quality and color is a little more forgiving with the IS. I think this may be why some people complain about non sharp photos. I have found the camera can take amazingly sharp photos even when wide open at 1.4 but it requires a lot more skill (steady hands or a tripod and spot on auto focus). A random tip I found helpful when taking pictures of my daughter was to use AI Servo but to track her movement for a second or two before taking a picture. It gives the auto-focus time to properly track her constant movement and results in a ton more sharp pictures than taking a picture immediately after focusing.
I also purchased a filter (included for free with purchase) and a lens hood. The filter is close to a waste of money and I could only see myself using it if I was in a harsh environment and seriously worried about particles getting into the lens since it destroyed image quality. The lens hood is amazing (I bought one of the non name brand hoods)... I could be wrong but I think it helps the lens auto-focus quicker in some lighting conditions. Additionally, it looks good and provides a decent level of protection without loss of photo quality (pick one up).
Purchase Price: $346.00 Brand New
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Les images que j'en retire sont de bonnes qualité. Le colis est arrivé rapidement et sans soucis, bien emballé. Je ne sais pas si c'est un problème unique à mon exemplaire, ou si c'est généralisé, mais l'AF a parfois de la difficulté à faire sa mise au point. Ce n'est pas un problème majeur pour moi. La lentille semble un peu "cheap" au niveau de la construction mais si on la compare avec la nifty 50 (f1.8), c'est mieux. (Pas près de la f/1.2, mais pour le prix ça va !)
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