Canon EF 50 f/1.8 MKII

[KaiserM715]

Canon EF 50 f/1.8 II

Description:

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Autofocus Lens is a lightweight lens at a mere 4.6 oz (113.5 g). This compact and high-performance, standard lens features Gaussian optics that provide sharp delineation from near to far focusing distances. The color balance is excellent for a standard lens.


Performance:

• Focal Length: 50 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/1.8
• Minimum: f/22
• Camera Mount Type: Canon EF
• Format Compatibility: 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C)
• Angle of View: 46°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.5' (45cm)
• Magnification: 0.15x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:6.6
• Groups/Elements: 5/6
• Diaphragm Blades: 5

Features:

• Image Stabilization: No
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: No

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 52 mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 2.7 x 1.6" (6.86 x 4.06cm)
• Weight: 4.6 oz (130g)

User Reviews:

• B&H Photo user reviews HERE
• Amazon user reviews HERE
• Adorama user reviews HERE

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How To Post Sample Images:

We ask that members please post their own sample photos taken with this particular lens in order to give others that may be in the market to purchase one and idea of how well it handles. When posting sample photos we ask that you do so like the example below in regards to including any and all EXIF data such as camera body used, aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc. This will help out a great deal.

Example:

Canon EOS-5D Mark II : Canon EF 35 f/1.4L : 25 Seconds : f/5.6 : 100 ISO : 35mm : Aperture Priority Mode : -1/3 Bias : No Flash

[erisian pope]

Canon 20d : @50mm : 1/200th : f4.0 : 200 ISO : AV Mode : 0 Exp Comp



The "nifty-fifty" is my other favorite lens. I totally love it.

[erisian pope]

Canon 20d : @50mm : 1/3200th : f1.8 : 100 ISO : M Mode : 0 Exp Comp

[Salth2o]

40D, f2, 1/100, Iso 200, FL 50mm, Meter mode spot.

[Salth2o]

Canon 40D @50mm 1/25: f22: iso 800

[r6isnum1]

a few of mine..

XT / 50mm / 1/8th / f1.8 / ISO 100


my all time fav with this lens
XT / 50mm / 1/100th / f2.2 / ISO 1600


XT / 50mm / 1/60th / f1.8 / ISO 800

[pugz]

i just got my 1.8 tonight

heres one of my cats

[iflovewasenough]

Canon Rebel XTi @50mm, f 1.8, 1/1250, ISO 100

[Sean C]

Canon Mark II - f2, 1/125, ISO 100

[turbotuner]

I hear a lot about the 50mm, it does wonders.

[TackSharp]

Canon 20D, Canon EF 50mm F/1.8 II, ISO 200, P-Mode, F 2.8, 1/125 Shutter Speed

[MarcEdward]

Just ordered me up one of these....my first child, baby girl, is due any day now, so hoping to get some great shots with this...

[pugz]

*post deleted be me

[Torrey]

Canon XS - 50mm @ 1.8

[booja]

xti: 1/4000, 1.8, iso400