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Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens

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  • Lens construction has 6 elements in 5 groups
  • 46-degress diagonal angle of view
  • 52mm Filter Size
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens

Has excellent color balance for a standard lens. This is the lightest EF lens of all at a svelte 4.6 oz. (130g). Compact and high-performance, standard lens. Its Gaussian optics provide sharp delineation from near to far focusing distances.

  • Lens construction has 6 elements in 5 groups
  • 46-degress diagonal angle of view
  • 52mm Filter Size
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This is the lightest EF lens of all at a mere 4.6 oz. (130g). Compact and high-performance, standard lens. Its Gaussian optics provide sharp delineation from near to far focusing distances. The color balance is excellent for a standard lens.

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CanonEF 50mm f1.8 II Lens
 
4.4

(based on 29 reviews)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (25)
  • Lightweight (24)
  • Easily interchangeable (17)
  • Consistent output (13)
  • Durable (6)

Cons

  • Weak casing (9)
  • Slow focus (4)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (16)
  • Night photography (6)
  • Portraits (6)
  • Low light (4)
  • Weddings (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (9), Photo enthusiast (4), Professional (4), Semi-professional (4), Beginner (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (3)

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4/13/2012
 
4.0

Not bad for the price.

By JD

from Toney, al.

About Me Semi-pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Indoors/Low Light

    Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens:

    Indoors or anything with low light.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    11/1/2010
     
    4.0

    good lens

    By trueimpressions

    from colorado

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent Output
    • Easily Interchangeable
    • Fast / accurate auto-focus
    • Lightweight
    • Nice Bokeh

    Cons

    • Weak Casing

    Best Uses

    • Portraits

    Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens:

    for the money its a great lens for portraits. But the casing is fragile, Careful not to drop it!

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    8/30/2010
     
    5.0

    I love it! good price for its function.

    By jeehudad

    from silver spring, md

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent Output
    • Easily Interchangeable
    • Fast / accurate auto-focus
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Macro Photography
      • Weddings/Events

      Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens:

      i was very satisfied when i shoot my son who is less than a year old. recommend for anyone who shoot person.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      7/5/2010
       
      5.0

      Awesome lens especially for the price.

      By RyGuy

      from Spokane

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easily Interchangeable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Weddings/Events

        Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens:

        I love this lens

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        5/24/2010
         
        5.0

        Excellent Lens

        By Dan the Photo Enthusiast

        from Monterey Park, CA

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Consistent Output
        • Durable
        • Easily Interchangeable
        • Lightweight
        • Rugged
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Macro Photography
          • Night Photography
          • Weddings/Events

          Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens:

          This is an exceptional lens for around $100. No wonder it's known as the Nifty 50.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            what camera model is compatible with this lens? I have a Rebel T2i
            Asked on 1/29/2012 by Andy from Cape Coral Florida

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              The Canon EF-50mm f1.8 II Lens is compatible with all Canon Digital SLR’s.

              Answered on 1/30/2012 by Rob from OneCall
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