Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Prime Lens

Product Description:

Offering a natural perspective along with a fast maximum aperture, the EF 50mm f/1.4 USM from Canon is a versatile normal-length prime characterized by its bright f/1.4 aperture to suit working in low-light conditions and for producing shallow depth of field imagery. This lens also features a Gaussian optics design, along with two high refractive index elements, to control spherical aberrations and distortion for high sharpness and clarity. A Super Spectra coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in difficult lighting conditions. Complementing the optical design is a micro USM, which enables quick and quiet autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus control.

• Normal prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides an 80mm equivalent focal length.

• Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture suits working in low-light conditions and also affords great control over depth of field for isolating subjects and using selective focus techniques.

• Gaussian optics design, which includes two high refractive index elements, notably reduces distortion and spherical aberrations for high sharpness and accurate rendering.

• Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for greater contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.

• A micro Ultrasonic Motor (USM) is employed to deliver fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override.

• Rounded eight-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.

Technical Specifications:

Focal Length                      50mm

Maximum Aperture          f/1.4

Minimum Aperture           f/22

Lens Mount                        Canon EF

Format Compatibility        Full-Frame

Angle of View                     46°

Minimum Focus Distance  1.48' / 45 cm

Maximum Magnification   0.15x

Optical Design                     7 Elements in 6 Groups

Diaphragm Blades               8, Rounded

Focus Type                            Autofocus

Image Stabilization              None

Filter Size                               58 mm (Front)

Dimensions (ø x L)                2.91 x 1.99" / 73.8 x 50.5 mm

Weight                                   290 g