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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens

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Brand Canon

SKU CA5018AFU

Type Electronics

List Price $131.68

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Description

This is considered the standard lens for use together with Canon SLR cameras

Amazon.com Product Description Lightweight and reasonable, the Canon EF 50mm lens--which proposes a quick f/1.8 aperture--is an outstanding lens for people who prefer a fixed focal length. Canon's lightest EF lens at a mere 4.6 ounces, the lens boasts a traditional Gauss-type optical design this brings a sharp performance even when wide open. As a outcome, the lens offers an picture this's extremely shut to how your eye perceives a subject, making it outstanding for portraits and pictures this require a natural depth of field. In addition, the lens focuses as shut as 18 inches, helping you get extreme shut-ups. Finally, the lens proposes an outstanding color balance. As together with all Canon lenses, the lens carries a one-year warranty.

Focal length: 50mm
Maximum aperture: 1:1.8
Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
Diagonal angle of view: 46 degrees
Focus adjustment: Overall linear extension system together with Micromotor
Closest focusing distance: 1.5 feet
Filter size: 52mm
Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter, 1.6 inches long
Weight: 4.6 ounces

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Customer Reviews

Great item - terrible shipping! 2010-09-03

By Laura Koehne

I opted for the free super saver shipping method, which normally is prompt and delivered early. I ordered this item on a Sunday and it didn't arrive until the Tuesday of the next week! I used the tracking mechanism and watched my package go to three different cities around where I live. I am from Cincinnati and it came from Indiana (next door), down to Lexington, KY, and around to Grove City, OH.

I don't know who messed up the shipping/tracking of this package but I was not happy.

Overall, I love the item, but was dissapointed with the shipping.

best bang for your buck 2010-09-01

By MT

This lens is a great investment for ~$100. It's a great prime lens to carry around if you don't feel like dragging around all your lenses. Size is great and photos are fantastic, especially for the price. Portraits and low-light shots are especially great with this lens. AMAZING bokeh can be produced! Just need to get used to the fact that u can't zoom with it. Addition of filters makes it even more amazing.

Great Lens, great price, "Toy-like" build. 2010-08-31

By akiraxrock

Awesome lens considering its price. A must-have item for all Canon users. DOF is amazing, works wonders when working in HD Movie mode or even the EOS movie hack.

The body feels like a toy, so do your best not to drop this baby. Many say that the AF is a bit loud, but I could care less...it gets the job done.

Photo Quality: Amazing!

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens 2010-08-31

By Davey D

For the money you can't go wrong. It is light and feels cheap but it takes great photos. I am able to take some great shots in very low light without flash using this lens. It gives me a lot of versatility in low light situations. You can't go wrong buying this lens.

Ridiculously good deal for the non-professional 2010-08-30

By R. Paek (Tyler, TX)

After reading several of the excellent user reviews here on Amazon.com, I decided to take the plunge and get this lens. Speaking of which, a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who wrote a review, both favorably and not of the item. I figured for $100 it can't be that big of a let down if it's not too great, right?

All I can say is WOW. I have a Canon Rebel T2i/550D with the 18-55mm IS kit lens. I then purchased this lens and the 55-250 mm IS telephoto zoom lens (it arrives today). This 50 mm f/1.8 II has met and exceeded all of my expectations for the lens.

Yes, the AF motor is a little noisy. Yes, the switch between AF/MF is a little stiff, which might be considered a good thing for some photographers. The manual focus ring is somewhat oddly placed at first, but after a few days of use I've quickly gotten used to it.

This really is an excellent camera for bokeh. Need a shallow depth of field but on a budget? LOOK NO FURTHER.

Trust me, you won't feel bad about getting this lens over the f/1.4 USM lens that's over 3 times the price. I would only recommend skipping this lens and getting the more expensive f/1.4 if you think that's a lens you will want one day. In other words, just save your money and get the more expensive one if you're a professional photographer, not on a budget, or must have the best and most expensive.

If you're like me and you're an avid novice photographer that just wants people to say, "wow, those are great pics" and not trying to make money off it, seriously, just BUY THIS LENS. Skip the "add to wishlist" part, just buy it.

At $100, this might be one of the best regular price (i.e. non sale price) deals I've ever gotten. EVER. I haven't snapped any pics with my 18-55mm IS kit lens since I got this 50 mm. And by non-sale price I mean Canon has this lens listed at $99 and it's sold for about that price usually. Many of the Canon EF lenses on Amazon are discounted compared to the MSRP, but this lens sells right about MSRP most of the time.

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