Canon EF 50 f/1.4 USM

[Abel]

Canon EF 50 f/1.4 USM

Description:

The Canon EF 50 f/1.4 USM is a standard lens featuring superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture.


Performance:

• Focal Length: 50 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/1.4
• 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: 6/7
• Diaphragm Blades: 8

Features:

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

Specifications:

• Physical Filter Thread: 58 mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 2.9 x 2.0" (7.37 x 5.08cm)
• Weight: 10.23 oz (290g)

User Reviews:

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How To Post Sample Images:

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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

[Riff Raff]

It's a good lens... just not "great". I wanted to like it more, but it often doesn't look as good as I want it to in the f/1.4 - f/1.8 range. If Canon released a Mk II version of this lens, I'd likely be all over it. As it is, I'm waiting to see what the reviews of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX end up looking like.

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi - ISO 400 | 50 mm | 1/100 sec at f / 1.4


Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi - ISO 800 | 50 mm | 1/125 sec at f / 1.6


Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi - ISO 800 | 50 mm | 1/100 sec at f / 2.0


Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi - ISO 1600 | 50 mm | 1/125 sec at f / 2.0

[epoh]

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 20D
Image Date: 2007:04:08 16:32:31
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 50.0mm
CCD Width: 12.83mm
Exposure Time: 0.0040 s (1/250)
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual


Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 20D
Image Date: 2007:04:06 13:37:51
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 50.0mm
CCD Width: 12.83mm
Exposure Time: 0.0040 s (1/250)
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual

[r6isnum1]

tested it out wide open
40d / 50mm / 1/125th / f1.4 / ISO 200


40d / 50mm / 1/125th / f2.5 / ISO 800


40d / 50mm / 1/1000th / f2.5 / ISO 800

[littleman23408]

F5.6, ISO 250, 1/250

[12stones]

Canon Rebel XT | ISO 400 | 1/1000 | f/3.5

[littleman23408]

^cool! I wish I could find more turtles around my area.

[bhoy]

wow

[bhoy]

xti 50mm 1.4

[bhoy]

5d mark 2
50mm

[jameseba]

Canon 1DMIIN : @50mm : 1/50th : f8.0 : 400 ISO : Manual Mode : 0 Exp Comp: Flash Fired


Canon 1DMIIN : @50mm : 1/50th : f2.2 : 400 ISO : Manual Mode : 0 Exp Comp: Flash Fired


Canon 1DMIIN : @50mm : 1/40th : f2.2 : 400 ISO : Manual Mode : 0 Exp Comp: Flash Fired


Canon 1DMIIN : @50mm : 1/40th : f2.2 : 400 ISO : Manual Mode : 0 Exp Comp: Flash Fired

[jameseba]

Canon 1DMIIN : @50mm : 1/50th : f8.0 : 400 ISO : Manual Mode : 0 Exp Comp: Flash Fired
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Canon 1DMIIN : @50mm : 1/50th : f2.2 : 400 ISO : Manual Mode : 0 Exp Comp: Flash Fired
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Canon 1DMIIN : @50mm : 1/40th : f2.2 : 400 ISO : Manual Mode : 0 Exp Comp: Flash Fired
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Canon 1DMIIN : @50mm : 1/40th : f2.2 : 400 ISO : Manual Mode : 0 Exp Comp: Flash Fired
Attachment 92908

[Nocturnus]

I am having such a hard time tring to decide if I want to grab this lens. Found one used for a good price, but afraid that if I get it used and I have any focus issues, gonna have to pay for repair.

[schnee]

Canon 5D : @50mm : 1/2000th : f1.4 : 400 ISO : Aperature Priority : 0 Exp Comp: Flash Did Not Fire



Lots of movement, focused exactly where I wanted it to.

schnee added 6 Minutes and 34 Seconds later...Double Post Merged Below

Canon 5D : @50mm : 1/30th : f1.4 : 1600 ISO : Aperature Priority : 0 Exp Comp: Flash Did Not Fire


Available light, wide open. Noisy, but that's the body, not the lens.

[PhotoByLeal]

Canon 30D: @50mm : 1/30th : f1.4 : 500 ISO : Manual Mode : No Flash