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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens Black

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Brand Canon
Focal Length Description 50 mm
Lens Type Macro
Compatible Mountings Canon EF
Camera Lens Description 50 month

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  • 50mm
  • Macro
  • F/2.5
  • Filter Thread 52mm
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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
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focus type
Micromotor
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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 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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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
246 global ratings

Customers say

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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49 customers mention45 positive4 negative

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

38 customers mention35 positive3 negative

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

33 customers mention30 positive3 negative

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

26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

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

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

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

11 customers mention8 positive3 negative

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

17 customers mention4 positive13 negative

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

12 customers mention0 positive12 negative

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

A fine lens, but not one without its limitations
4 Stars
A fine lens, but not one without its limitations
I purchased this lens back in March of 2005 to shoot static "Warhammer models" with my 10D. I found that longer lenses such as the Sigma 105mm, the Canon EF 100mm, and the Tamron SP Autofocus 90mm all were "too long" with the 10D's 1.6 focal crop and would result in requiring me to use a lot more physical space that what I had room for to get the shot.The Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 is nearly a perfect match with the 10D for this purpose. Its small, its compact, and its short focal length do not require that I be standing three feet away from the model I'm shooting.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 "startled" subjects and missed shots.The same also applies for non-macro shots as well. Its slow focus makes it a poor choice for action photography, and its loud enough to draw attention to you when you are attempting other shots as well.
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