Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
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.
Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description Lightweight and affordable, the Canon EF 50mm lens--which offers a fast f/1.8 aperture--is an excellent 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 that delivers a sharp performance even when wide open. 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. In addition, the lens focuses as close as 18 inches, helping you take extreme close-ups. Finally, the lens offers an excellent color balance. As 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 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:
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 Excellent Lens for the Price November 18, 2009
M. Young (Nashville, TN USA)
This lens provides excellent background blur for close-ups. I am very happy with it, especially for the price!
A staple in every photographer's kit November 17, 2009
J. C. Morris (Denmark)
Every photographer should own this lens (and most do). It's simply marvelous for low light situations, and my preferred lens for portrait photography. At this price, an extreme value for money.
Brilliant lens!! November 17, 2009
redlight GO (Higley, Arizona)
I love love love my 50mm. It was the best purchase so far this year! It's a great lens for beginners, it adds an entirely new perspective on photography.
 Great Lens. November 17, 2009
Alright Okay (Harlem, NYC)
Like the other 900+ reviews, I too enjoy this lens. It hasn't left my 450d since I got it. Does get a little soft in low light but it's great that I can take low-light pics at all. Get it. At this price, even if you hate the lens your not gonna put a huge dent in your wallet.
super sharp lens November 14, 2009
R. Graveley (NY)
For the price, this is a very sharp lens for an amateur photographer. Compared to the kit lens on the canon rebel class cameras, it is much better with less chromatic aberration and less fuzziness. I would recommend this to anyone using a kit lens, or looking for a cheap quality lens. The only optical problem is barrel distortion, but that can be fixed in photoshop if it is noticeable in the picture.
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