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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras - Fixed

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Brand Canon
Focal Length Description 50 mm
Lens Type Standard
Compatible Mountings Canon EF
Camera Lens Description 13

About this item

  • Weather-resistant standard lens
  • Focal Length & Maximum Aperture-50mm F/1.2, Closest Focusing Distance - 1.48 ft. / 0.45m
  • AF with full-time manual focus, 72mm filter size
  • Ultrasonic Motor (USM), Lens not zoomable
  • Purchase this product between May 1, 2016 and July 30, 2016 and get 13 months of free damage protection from Canon. The product must be registered within 30 days of the purchase date to be eligible.
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens

The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a peerless standard lens featuring an ultra-large aperture for a narrow depth of field and soft background blur so loved by photographers everywhere. The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is suitable for any shooting situation; its lens coating and construction are optimized to minimize the ghosting and flare that frequently occurs when lenses are used with digital cameras. This high-performance, weather-resistant lens delivers all the superb image resolution and contrast you expect in a Canon L Series Lens.

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Customer Ratings
Auto focus
4.4
4.5
4.2
4.8
4.5
For portrait photography
4.9
4.8
5.0
4.8
Picture quality
4.6
4.6
4.3
4.8
Quality of material
4.8
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4.7
Image stabilization
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5.0
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lens type
Standard
Telephoto
Standard
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compatible mountings
Canon EF
Canon EF
Canon EF
Canon EF
Canon EF
Canon EF
lens design
Prime
Prime
Prime
Prime
Prime
Prime
focus type
Auto Focus
Manual Focus, Auto Focus
Manual Focus, Auto Focus
Ring-type ultrasonic
Auto Focus
Stepper motor
minimum focal length
50 millimeters
50 millimeters
50 millimeters
85 millimeters
50 millimeters
max focal length
50 millimeters
50 millimeters
50 millimeters
85 millimeters
50 millimeters

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What's in the box

  • Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Autofocus Lens
  • E-72U 72mm Snap-On Lens Cap
  • Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)
  • ES-78 Lens Hood
  • Lens Case LP1214
  • 1-Year Warranty
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    Product Description

    What’s in the box: Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Autofocus Lens, E-72U 72mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), ES-78 Lens Hood, Lens Case LP1214, 1-year warranty.

    From the Manufacturer

    Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens.

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    503 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, image quality, and quality of the lens. For example, they mention it's very usable in limited light, it goesbbles up light like nobodies business, and it takes spectacular photos in low light. That said, they're satisfied with sharpness, aperture, and value. Opinions are mixed on focus.

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    110 customers mention107 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They say it is constructed quite well, has amazing details, and is fantastic. They also appreciate the lens' ability to produce a very strong bokeh. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...Great low-light ability at lower ISOsFast focusAmazing build qualityContrast and colours are beautiful..." Read more

    "...Overall, this is a fantastic lens and is worth every penny. Image quality and lens durability is more than worth the price...." Read more

    "...to sharpness, the amount of light u can capture with this lens, its superb...." Read more

    "...Holy moly is this thing incredible! The L lens build quality is (as you know) bar-none and top-notch. The focus is quiet and accurate...." Read more

    70 customers mention67 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that the results in portraits can be beautiful, with a slightly soft dreamy effect wide open. They also appreciate the speed, shallow DOF, and dreamy bokeh. The lens is professional, sharp, and unique than that of a point and shoot. It takes a very nice photo and produces excellent images in natural light. The aberration like the 1.4 and produces softer pictures with kind of swirly boken. The colors and contrast in the whole range of aperture are beautiful, and portraits of people with this lens look fantastic.

    "...The results in portraits can be beautiful though with a slightly soft dreamy effect wide open (which has been improved with practice)...." Read more

    "...Overall, this is a fantastic lens and is worth every penny. Image quality and lens durability is more than worth the price...." Read more

    "...L lens will give u the rendering, the bokeh, the 3d look, the beautiful L lens colors, transition from bokeh to sharpness, the amount of light u can..." Read more

    "...The focus is quiet and accurate. The bokeh is "dreamy" and smooth. Contrast is excellent...saturation is excellent....this lens is the one!..." Read more

    30 customers mention21 positive9 negative

    Customers like the value of the camera lens. They say it's worth the money, weight, and effort.

    "...It really is a great piece of glass for the price...." Read more

    "...Overall, this is a fantastic lens and is worth every penny. Image quality and lens durability is more than worth the price...." Read more

    "...All in all, it's an expensive lens, and to be honest, the 50mm 1.4 would probably suit just nicely for many out there, but if you have the extra $..." Read more

    "...this will blow your mind! Its WELL worth the $ spent, but if you don't plan to shoot a lot of low light shots, save your $$ and get the f/1.4..." Read more

    29 customers mention23 positive6 negative

    Customers like the performance of the lens. They say it does everything as well as advertised, produces unbelievable results, and is very usable from f/1.2 to f/18. Some say it's the best-performing option for Canon users and works great at weddings and receptions. It does not disappoint.

    "...hone in on a certain subject which makes the image really strong and powerful; not to mention, delicious creamy bokeh and super sharpness...." Read more

    "...The 50mm and 85mm 1.2 lenses. When shooting wide open, they create magic, storybook like pictures...." Read more

    "...The lens is highly useable at f/1.2 and quickly becomes sharp as one clamps down to f/2.8 in the center moving towards the border of the frame -..." Read more

    "...I used it to shoot a local band in low ambient light and the results were amazing...." Read more

    27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

    Customers like the low-light performance of the lens. They say it's amazing in low light, very usable in limited light, and gobbles up light like nobodies business. It's a fun lens to play with, and can see in the dark. Customers also say it takes beautiful photos and is great for wedding photography.

    "...Pros:Great low-light ability at lower ISOsFast focusAmazing build qualityContrast and colours are beautiful..." Read more

    "...It's perfect for portraits, weddings, and concert photography. And now it's even my favorite lens for video...." Read more

    "...awesome portraits, is great for just walking around, is very usable in limited-light..." Read more

    "...Oh, and the night shots are truly amazing. This thing almost doesn't need any light. I'm still working on getting these shots right though...." Read more

    25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is perfectly sharp without looking clinical at f/2.2, and it quickly becomes sharp as one clamps down to f/2. They also say that the lens has slightly better contrast and sharpness, and that the clarity is stunning.

    "...The lens gets nicely sharp around 2.0 and tack sharp at 2.8...." Read more

    "...and when I use 1.2 for a single subject face close-up, eyes are super sharp and colorful...." Read more

    "...The lens is highly useable at f/1.2 and quickly becomes sharp as one clamps down to f/2.8 in the center moving towards the border of the frame -..." Read more

    "...on the eye and then recompose your shot you will get super sharp images perfectly focused...." Read more

    19 customers mention15 positive4 negative

    Customers like the aperture of the lens. They mention that it has a super-narrow depth of field, is not difficult to get used to, and allows great sharp photographs. They also say the lens provides excellent depth of control and bokeh. Customers also mention that the lens is great for astrophotography, and has tack sharp images.

    "...-great big aperture for astrophotography, though the focal length is a bit weird for that application..." Read more

    "...As above, the ability to control depth of field is the value that this lens brings to the table...." Read more

    "...to reground myself with the basics (no zooming); with a wide aperture for natural light; having great glass for excellent images; ability to use for..." Read more

    "...At f/1.2 you can get extremely shallow DoF but tack sharp images where you need it the most...." Read more

    65 customers mention37 positive28 negative

    Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention that it's spot on, fast, and quiet. Others say that it can be tricky at first and slow to focus.

    "...Pros:Great low-light ability at lower ISOsFast focusAmazing build qualityContrast and colours are beautiful..." Read more

    "...focus distance, has an extending/retracting lens while focusing, slower to focus (had to give my 5Dmk3 body a micro adjustment for the 85mm too),..." Read more

    "...Focus zips into place both quickly, and quietly.Overall, this is a fantastic lens and is worth every penny...." Read more

    "...getting the precision screen soon for my 6D, but autofocus allows you to shoot immediately, capture moments u simply cannot with manual lenses, no..." Read more

    Just wow!
    5 Stars
    Just wow!
    I’ve been saving for 6 months for this lens and man was this worth the wait. I feel like a pro now. It takes absolutely stunning pics.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great prime lens
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    Usaaraq
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome for low light photography
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