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Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras | 
| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $520.00
Buy New: $381.54
You Save: $138.46 (27%)
Rating:  153 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
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
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| 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 |
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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
When accuracy matters, the Canon EF 50mm standard lens steps to the plate. The lens offers two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics, helping eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic differences. As a result, the lens provides an image that's extremely close to how your eye perceives a subject, making it excellent for portraits and images that require a natural depth of field. The lens even delivers crisp images with little flare at the maximum aperture. Compact and affordable, the EF 50mm is the only lens in the EF system to offer the extra-small Micro USM while still providing full-time manual focusing. As with all Canon lenses, the EF 50mm carries a one-year warranty. - Focal length: 50mm
- Maximum aperture: 1:1.4
- Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
- Diagonal 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, 2 inches long
- Weight: 10.2 ounces
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| Customer Reviews: Read 148 more reviews...
 Buy the best tool for the job that you can June 26, 2008
Thea Kuziemski
After researching this lense, I quickly decided to acquire it.
I must say I have a regret..........
That I did not grab it a LONG time ago!!
I've had the 50 for a couple months now,and it has not parted ways from my cam body at all..and after a rather large event this past weekend, where I was shooting w two cams, one w the 50 sans flash, & one w a 28-135 tele w' flash....I ended up ditching most of the flashed pics,but am busily cranking out large prints of 3/4 of the pics acquired with the 50....
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Something to think about while reading thru info/reviews..... I come across statements sprinkled thru-out various forums about people raving about their kit lense is good enough and look at the pictures they got with them,... and why anyone would ever spring for expensive glass is beyond their comprehension....
A little comparison.
Carpenter Joe builds houses w a $10 wood-handled hammer,a 12 inch ruler, and a shovel.
Carpenter Jim builds houses w a $50 composite hammer, a measuring tape and a power auger
Carpenter John builds houses w a $200 air powered hammer,a laser level, and a backhoe.
Their houses all get built,,,but I'll leave you to decide who's house is finished first, with straighter floors,ectect...
Tools may not make you a better carpenter ( or photographer ) but they sure can help!!!
....And really,,anyone who has ever built something with a hammer that sends shock waves thru their hand w' each blow, and the head falls off after every 20 nails..vs the person using a airgun...one of those folks is going to enjoy their work a WHOLE lot more,,and that always helps improve workmanship and quality,,would'nt you think ?
Cheers
~Julius Kuziemski
I love this lens June 16, 2008
BekaBug (Maryville, TN United States)
After using the f1.4 for several months and then holding a friend's f1.8, I am so glad I chose this lens over the f1.8. The USM is so quick and quiet, the bokeh is gorgeous... I have gotten several wonderful prints with this lens. If you can afford this lens over the 50mm f1.8 I would strongly recommend you make the investment.
great lens, great price June 16, 2008
Dr. No
i was preparing to buy the L series lens for 3-5 times as much when a friend who owns both advised me to get this one. i have been using it every day and it has become my standard lens. the autofocus can be slow, and you need to make sure, at the f/1.4 setting, that you have your focus correct, because the depth of field is so thin, but with a little practice this creates the most amazing images. i have done portraits with it and my sitters all cannot believe how great the final product is. i strongly recommend this product.
Sharp as a tack June 15, 2008
K. Shattuck (Burbank, CA)
I love this lens. It wasn't sharp as a tack when I first got it though. I had to have Canon calibrate it and there was something they needed to fix.
But now it's great!
Even before they fixed it I like it a lot.
Almost painterly in low light. Primes kind of rule!
A WINNER! May 22, 2008
AI Photographer (Jacksonville, FL USA)
If you are in the market for a lens that takes AMAZING low light shots, this is your lens hands down. I have yet to get a bad shot with this camera. As an assistant, I took better reception pictures than the primary photographer who was using a flash and all purpose lens. You will need to make sure that you use the white balance setting either in the camera or in Lightroom because out of the camera the color tends to be even more yellow from the tungsten lighting than with other lenses. The price is great and you will be very satisfied with the results!
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