Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens Black
Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | 50 mm |
Lens Type | Macro |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 50 month |
About this item
- 50mm
- Macro
- F/2.5
- Filter Thread 52mm
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Auto focus | 4.0 | 2.8 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Picture quality | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.7 | — | 4.8 | 3.9 |
Durability | 5.0 | — | — | — | 4.7 | 4.1 |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.2 |
Quality of material | — | 4.1 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.2 |
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lens type | Macro | MF | zoom | Macro | Standard | Wide Angle |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon EF-M | Canon RF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF-S, Canon EF |
lens design | Prime | 60mm F2.8 2:1 Double Magnification Lens | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Zoom |
focus type | Micromotor | Manual Focus | Auto Focus | Ring-type ultrasonic | Stepper motor | Auto/Manual |
minimum focal length | 50 millimeters | 1 millimeters | — | 100 millimeters | — | 58 millimeters |
max focal length | 50 millimeters | 1 millimeters | — | 100 millimeters | — | 58 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 2.48 x 2.68 x 2.68 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.9 ounces |
ASIN | B00006I53V |
Item model number | 2537A003 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,151 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 22, 2002 |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
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Product Description
The Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro lens is lightweight and compact for general-purpose standard focal length shooting and for close-up 1:2 half-life size macro photography. A floating optical system enables sharp delineation at all focusing distances. With a large f/2.5 maximum aperture, the lens is effective in low light and provides shallow depth of field and its truly circular 6-blade diaphragm offers beautiful background blur.
From the Manufacturer
Want to bring small things into full-sized view? Turn to the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro lens, which can uncover detail that would otherwise be impossible to detect by the naked eye. Ideal for shooting extremely minute subjects such as insects or the petals of a small flower, the lens offers a nine-element design and a floating optical system that focuses down from infinity to one-half life size (0.5x). Despite these macro optics, however, the lens also functions beautifully as a general-purpose normal lens. And should you want to focus down to life size (1:1), you can add an optional Life Size Converter EF to increase the working distance--a valuable feature in close-up shooting. Other details include a 46-degree diagonal angle of view, a 0.8-foot close focusing distance, and a one-year warranty.
Specifications
- Focal length: 50mm
- Maximum aperture: f/2.5
- Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 46 degrees
- Focus adjustment: Front group linear extension system with AFD
- Closest focusing distance: 0.8 feet
- Filter size: 52mm
- Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches long
- Weight: 9.9 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
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Customers like the quality, performance, value, and appearance of the camera lenses. For example, they mention that the close-up clarity is amazing, it works well for jewelry photography, and is amazing for its price. Customers are also happy with appearance, and speed. That said, some complain about the focusing speed and noise.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They say it is an excellent lens, well-made, and a great first macro lens. Customers also mention that the photos stand up to manipulation in picture software, keeping the clarity and color.
"If you're looking for a 50mm lens that's sharp, built better than the Canon 50/1.8 and less expensive than the 50/1.4, this is a good choice...." Read more
"...My standards are satisfying handling characteristics, obvious structural strength, proven durability and absolute precision...." Read more
"I use this lens professionally everyday. It is a great lens. Light, fast, and the image quality it produces is on par with much more expensive glass...." Read more
"...This is a fairly decent macro lens, I haven't fully tested the lens but what I've done so far with it I'm liking it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the lens. They mention that the close-up shots are everything they could want, the depth of field is razor sharp, and the f stop background blur is beautiful. The optics is more than good enough for working photographers, and it has a nice close- up working distance for photographing flowers.
"...The answer is yes. Optics is more than good enough for working photographers...." Read more
"...I bought it because I have the canon 50mm 1.4 and while it takes nice pictures and has a fast focus it miss focus too many times for me to be happy..." Read more
"...As a MACRO lens, it produces a razor sharp depth of field at f/2.5 in close to an object. The bokeh is beautiful as well...." Read more
"...It feels and looks better than the 1.8 and the close up stuff is pretty cool...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They say it works well for jewelry photography, is excellent, and serves them well. The lens functions well as a non-macro lens as well, and AF functions as expected. It's a wonderful all-around lens, and does a great job on closeups.
"...This lens is excellent for portraits and close up photography !..." Read more
"...My needs are for versatility and excellent optics...." Read more
"This lens is REALLY good even used. The downside is the loud auto focus but you get used to it...." Read more
"...It fits my older Rebel XSi body and AF functions as expected." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the lens. They mention that it is a high-quality lens in excellent condition. Some customers also say that the condition is actually better than described.
"...And for the price, it's a bargain for this kind of quality." Read more
"...It will work well until I can afford a better macro lens! A great deal for the price." Read more
"...Definitely worth the buy if you are looking to explore macro photography without the hefty investment just yet...." Read more
"...This lens is a great product at a great price." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the lens. They mention that it makes their work look professional and has very good bokeh.
"...Personal experience with this lens has shown me that it has very good bokeh...." Read more
"...and today I'm looking at all the pictures and processing them and they look great No need for a lens hood on this one because the way it's made the..." Read more
"...The bokeh is beautiful as well. If you need a fast, high quality MACRO lens, check this one out. You won't be disappointed." Read more
"Beautiful pictures with my Canon Rebel T3i...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the camera lenses. For example, they mention it's a very fast prime lens, surprisingly fast underwater, and pleased with its autofocus and speed.
"I use this lens professionally everyday. It is a great lens. Light, fast, and the image quality it produces is on par with much more expensive glass...." Read more
"...It was surprisingly fast underwater, and the images I got were incredibly sharp. This will now be my go-to lens for most underwater photos...." Read more
"...Like the 1.8 the lens is very slow and sounds like a fisherprice toy from walmart. I had a real difficult time focusing with AF...." Read more
"It fits my needs. It's fast, takes a decent photo, and is light weight...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the focus of the camera lens. They mention that the focusing is slower than more modern models, the focus ring is not smooth, and the autofocus does not focus properly. The AF on this lens is useless and is loud.
"...The reason its going back is that about 1/3 of the time it settled on the wrong focus point...." Read more
"...To me, the AF on this lens is useless. MF is the way to go. I even had some back focusing problems out of the box...." Read more
"...phenomenal blows the 50mm 1.4 right out of the water the auto focus is accurate wide open and the eyes are tact sharp and also everything else thats..." Read more
"...As far as shooting at non-static objects, such as insects, the lens is slow to focus and loud, in both noise and vibration, which results in "..." Read more
Customers are not happy with the noise produced by the camera lens. For example they mention it's very noisy, loud enough to draw attention, and the autofocus is noisy. Some customers also mention that the lens sounds like a fisherprice toy.
"...People have mentioned that the focusing motor is noisy. It can be heard, but I don't consider it objectionable or indiscreet...." Read more
"...Like the 1.8 the lens is very slow and sounds like a fisherprice toy from walmart. I had a real difficult time focusing with AF...." Read more
"...at non-static objects, such as insects, the lens is slow to focus and loud, in both noise and vibration, which results in "startled" subjects and..." Read more
"...after I received it last night, and as many mentioned the automatic focus was very loud, and seemed clunky...." Read more
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The reason its going back is that about 1/3 of the time it settled on the wrong focus point. I was a little surprised, given the shallow depth of field when shooting up close. I don't see anybody else having this problem so maybe this is a fluke or one of those Canon adjustments.
But this lens got me thinking....please, Canon, make a few lenses that are this small, this light and very sharp (and please, not too much barrel distortion). I don't care if they are fast; I don't care if they have IS; I don't care if they are plastic; I don't even care what they cost. Instead of trying to make the ultimate 600mm f/2.8, how about the ultimate 28mm f/2.8? I know you can do it.
As a MACRO lens, it produces a razor sharp depth of field at f/2.5 in close to an object. The bokeh is beautiful as well. If you need a fast, high quality MACRO lens, check this one out. You won't be disappointed.
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The quality of the focus ring is poor. It does not move smoothly as it should. I would have returned it, but I did not want to have to pay shipping and duty taxes again to send it back :(
Reviewed in Germany on June 10, 2020