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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro

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4 stars
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3 stars
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4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • The extra working distance this lens affords is very nice
  • Color and contrast are very good
  • 50 macro shows good resistance to flare

Cons

  • lack of a focus limiter
  • The mount is metal - the focus ring is a bit loose
  • it does not focus to true 1:1 macro
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Key specs

  • Fixed
  • 9
  • Extending front
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 50 mm
  • no
  • Normal, Macro
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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Pros

  • The extra working distance this lens affords is very nice
  • Color and contrast are very good
  • 50 macro shows good resistance to flare
  • semi-close-up photography is a good candidate
  • Very good IQ Build quality not very good
  • bokeh for close ups and good bokeh
  • Sharp
  • clear
  • good contrast and colour
  • decent with a metal mount and an outer barrel made
  • build quality is very good and it auto focus also

Cons

  • lack of a focus limiter
  • The mount is metal - the focus ring is a bit loose
  • it does not focus to true 1:1 macro
  • just a bit slower than the rest
  • little noisy motor can be frustrating when the lens AF decides
  • you lose the ability to focus at infinity
  • Noisy AF
  • light but rough manual focus
  • The front element does not rotate during focusing
  • colors are somewhat washed out
  • and bokeh is not great

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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Macro
Lens mountCanon EF
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Aperture
Aperture max2.5
Aperture min32
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades6
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements9
Groups8
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Dimensions
Weight9.88 oz
Diameter2.66 in
Length2.48 in
Filter size2.05 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 50
Maximum magnification0.5 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodExtending front
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeMicromotor
Full-time Manual focusingno
Closest focusing distance0.23
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsMetal
Optional accessories
  • Hard Case LHP-C10
  • Soft Case ES-C9/LP814
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro Canon - Editorial Reviews (4)

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 macro - Review / Test Report
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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 macro - Review / Test Report

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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 macro - Review / Test Report
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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 macro - Review / Test Report

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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Review
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Published: 18.10.2005
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Review

Find out what 8 readers thought of the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro in our review.

By The Imaging Resource
10 minute read
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro 35mm Primes user reviews : 4.7 out of 5 - 9 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro 35mm Primes user reviews : 4.7 out of 5 - 9 reviews - photographyreview.com

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro 35mm Primes user reviews : 4.7 out of 5 - 9 reviews - photographyreview.com

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