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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

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Pros

  • sharp
  • small
  • light

Cons

  • lens is its lack of sharpness
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • filter thread does not rotate during focusing which will suit

Key specs

  • Fixed
  • 8
  • Unit
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 50 mm
  • no
  • Normal

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

Pros

  • sharp
  • small
  • light
  • inexpensive and with an f1
  • a good lens - and a very good value
  • very smooth and well damped
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • The photos are almost identical
  • The presentation was well written
  • and the information was helpful

Cons

  • lens is its lack of sharpness
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • filter thread does not rotate during focusing which will suit
  • 4 stops darker than the image centre
  • Low vignetting at maximum aperture
  • the lens is outdated by now
  • slightly inferior compared
  • sharpness is quite poor
  • autofocus accuracy has tended to be rather hit and miss
  • Vignetting is also quite severe and
  • sharpness drops off towards the edge of the image circle

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mount
  • Canon EF
  • Canon EF-S
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Aperture
Aperture max1.4
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades8
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements8
Groups6
Special elements / coatings
  • 2 High refraction glass elements
  • Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism
  • Suppress astigmatic difference
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Dimensions
Weight10.23 oz
Diameter2.91 in
Length1.99 in
Filter size2.91 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 50
Maximum magnification0.15 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodUnit
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.45
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (12)

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3.0

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4.0

The 50mm f/1.4 USM isn't Canon's top-of-the-line 50mm lens, but it is a solid performer.

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Published: 27.09.2012
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4.3

A fast standard prime lens for general photography with all Canon DSLRs.

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Published: 02.10.2011
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Published: 13.08.2009
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4.5

If you need a fast prime lens for a Canon body, your choice is clear

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