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Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II

The Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II is the lightest EF lens of all at a mere 4.6 oz. (130g). Enjoy high performance every time you shoot photos. The optics offer sharp delineation from near to far focusing distances.


This lens is affordable and reliable. It has been on the market since the 1990s. This lens has delivered successful photos for many people since that time. The fact that it is still on the market, goes to show how popular it has been. There are many excellent features that you will enjoy.


This lens was designed for 35mm film. Today it is more likely to be used on APS-C format DSLRs. It is affordable and is popular with new photographers. Individuals looking to start working with lenses for low light and shallow depth of field work tend to purchase it. It is an excellent option for those working in rugged conditions that don't want to invest a lot in a lens that may be damaged. There is no doubt that the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II is an excellent bargain. It delivers many features for the price. It is reliable and an excellent option for photographers just starting out.


The EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens from Canon offers a fast aperture. Plus, it does an excellent job in low light. It also offers excellent focus. On top of that it does a good job when there is a lot of light during the day time. Only weighing 4.6 oz it is excellent for taking photos when hiking and mountain climbing. Gaussian optics deliver excellent results throughout the focus range down to its minimum focus distance is 17.8".


Taking breathtaking photos is enjoyable. Anyone who loves the outdoors, will enjoy using the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II lens. It can also be used to take indoor photos and family photos. No matter the occasion, capture outstanding photos with this lens. It is ideal for vacations and capturing the ocean. However, the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II isn't waterproof, so you can't take it underwater. That is the only limitation that it has.


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Manufacturer: Canon

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4.2
Based on 75 reviews
★★★★★
4 years ago
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 MK2 lens

The Canon EF 50mm is a compact standard lens . It has fixed focal length, high light sensitivity and is very small and l...

★★★★★
5 years ago

I really enjoy the 1.8 aperture for portrait photography. I should have done research on the fact that my camera is a cr...

★★★★★
5 years ago
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II (Full F...

At just 130g it is an ultra light-weight lens and with a size of 68x41mm it's also extremely compact. The build quality ...

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The best price for Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II is $779.00. This is presently the cheapest offer in New Zealand. The average rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 75 reviews.

Product info

List date at PriceMe
10 June 2009
Category

Optical

Lens range
50 mm
Colour
BLACK
Aperture
F1.8
Min. focus distance
450 mm
Diagonal viewing angle
46 degree

Lens

Filter size
52 mm

Mount

Mount type
Canon EF

Image properties

Magnification ratio (1:x)
6.7

Filter

Filter thread
Yes

Features

Auto focus engine
Electrical standard engine
Internal focusing
No
Manual focus in AF mode
No
Weather proof (moisture/dust)
No
Auto focus support
Yes
Lens hood included
No
Type of lens
Normal
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