Canon Cameras US 2514A002 EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens - Fixed (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | 50 mm |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 50 month |
About this item
- 50mm focal length, Minimum focus distance : 0.45m/17.72 inch
- 80mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
- F1.8 maximum aperture; F22 minimum
- Micromotor-type AF motor without full-time manual focusing
- 52mm filters / Lens not zoomable
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Picture quality | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Auto focus | 4.3 | — | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
For portrait photography | 4.5 | — | — | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Durability | 3.8 | — | — | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Quality of material | 3.7 | — | — | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.7 |
Sold By | Ztron | Adorama | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
lens type | Standard | Manual | Macro | Standard | Telephoto | Standard |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon | Canon RF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Auto Focus | Manual Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Stepper motor |
minimum focal length | — | — | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 85 millimeters | — |
max focal length | 50 millimeters | — | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 85 millimeters | — |
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Product Dimensions | 1.61 x 2.68 x 2.68 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.6 ounces |
ASIN | B00007E7JU |
Item model number | 2514A002 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #934 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 14, 2004 |
Department | PHOTO, VIDEO & ACCESSORIES -> CAMERA ACCESSORIES |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
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This is considered the standard lens for use with Canon SLR cameras.What's in the box: Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.8 II Autofocus Lens, E-52 52mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear) and 1-Year Warranty. Diagonal Angle of View: 46 degrees, Filter size: 52 mm, Closest Focusing Distance: 1.5 feet.
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Customers like the appearance, light, value, image quality and lens quality of the camera lenses. They mention that its inconspicuous, excellent in low light situations, great for taking night shots and that its worth every penny. They also appreciate the bokeh that the lens produces and that it helps them take phenomenal photos.
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Customers are impressed with the value of the lens. They mention that it is worth every penny, and that it arrived on time and in excellent condition. Some are also impressed that something so cheap can shoot so well.
"...For the price I would say it is well worth it since its the glass on this lens that matters in my opinion...." Read more
"...Bottom line though is that this lens takes great photos and you cant beat the price. Especially for a lens that takes such great photos...." Read more
"...First of all, this is one of the cheapest, if not the cheapest, lenses that you can buy...." Read more
"...It's good for my purposes, is a great low-cost lens and, my own limitations not withstanding, you can do some amazing photography with it if you..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera lens. They mention that it is a quick route to very good photo quality, helps you take phenomenal photos, and produces clear and sharp images. The lens is an all-around prime lens that can do portraits, low light, and close ups. It does a great job of isolating foreground objects.
"...The Good:- Image Quality. I guarantee you'll see a difference from your kit lens.- Bokeh...." Read more
"...Bottom line though is that this lens takes great photos and you cant beat the price. Especially for a lens that takes such great photos...." Read more
"...It makes your images look really professional even though they were taken with a $100 lens...." Read more
"...actual results, and you can see that it will do a great job of isolating foreground objects...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention it's a great lens for portraits, a wonderful middle-ground lens, and good for individual shots. The bokeh is good, and the lens is a good choice for beginners.
"...I wish the bokeh was better but the lenses bokeh is still good and the lens takes great photos time after time...." Read more
"...Other then that This lens is really good and should be in every Canon SLR camera owners bag as a good backup lens at the least...." Read more
"...slightly further shots with a tiny depth of field, makes for a great portrait lens on APS-C.-..." Read more
"...I like it as a good all around prime lens - it can do portraits, low light, sorta close ups.... I even bought a 50 1.4, but took it back after a..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They mention that it does the job and does it well, the optics perform beautifully, and the AF works precisely. It works well in and outdoors, and is good for their purposes. It is also great for close-ups and portraits, and produces some great bokeh.
"...I normally set my aperture priority (Av) on f/1.8 and it works well in and outdoors...." Read more
"...lens for taking portraits of my son and this one does the job and does it well. It takes very good photos that are crisp, clear and very sharp...." Read more
"...It performs amazingly for a lens of this price point, and I really can't praise it enough." Read more
"...It's good for my purposes, is a great low-cost lens and, my own limitations not withstanding, you can do some amazing photography with it if you..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the camera lenses. They say it's light, inconspicuous, and works great in low light. They also mention that the bokeh that this lens produces is fantastic and that it shines when used for portrait shots. Some say that the lens is fabulous for kids portraits and that the depth-of-field effect is dramatic.
"...As this is a large aperture lens, you get that great bokeh effect, or what some people would call a "blurred background."..." Read more
"...The bokeh is fine unless you're in some kind of pro competition or you are so finicky about your photos you sit in front of your prints all night,..." Read more
"...-The huge aperture is the best thing about this lens, it lets you take some cool portraits that blur the background like a pro..." Read more
"...IS Zoom Lens super colors, sharp for a zoom, extremely versatile, variable Bokeh can be great or bad, even more ego boosting and attention getting..." Read more
Customers like the light of the camera lenses. They mention it is excellent in low light situations, works great with natural sunlight, and is great for taking night shots.
"...The large aperture also makes it great for shooting in low light or indoor situations without having to pump your ISO all the way up...." Read more
"...Plus, this thing is really, really sharp. Give it the best chance - lots of light, tripod mount, fast shutter speed - and you'll be rewarded with..." Read more
"...on what I could do with this lens and its 1.8 F-stop that lets in so much light that you can actually take pictures in really low light that were..." Read more
"...Canon EF-S 17-55 F/2.8 IS Zoom Lens Ultra sharp, great colors, great low light, poor zoom action..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the camera lenses. Some mention they are pleased with the quality, while others say that the quality control is lacking and the construction of the lens is not sturdy. However, some customers say the lens has held up just fine and the threading is well machined.
"...between my kit lens with this one and I have not encountered any mechanical problems so far or any problems taking it on and off...." Read more
"...Cons:-Construction of the lens is not sturdy, all plastic, feels like a toy, not a real Canon EF lens...." Read more
"...Although the lens is light and plastic it still seems relatively sturdy. ( For the price. )..." Read more
"...The only gripes I hear are: bokeh, build quality, focus motor, and telephoto focal length.(1) bokeh - I don't mind pentagonal bokeh...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lenses. Some mention that the autofocus was good, the image quality of the lens was good and that it had no trouble with servo focus mode. However, others say that they also had a little trouble focusing when they were taking photos of the night sky, though the auto focus is solid and the switch for turning off auto-focus is a good feature. Overall, the lens has a solid feel and the auto-focusing is not USM, but it is still a decent autofocus.
"...Noise. It sounds like an R/C car motor when it has a hard time focusing in dim light indoors without strobing the on board flash...." Read more
"...a prime (meaning it has a fixed focal length), but it still manages to focus faster than even some USM lenses...." Read more
"...Granted the auto focus is not USM but it is still a descent auto focus and no where near as loud as some say...." Read more
"...I also had a little trouble focusing when I was taking photos of the night sky, though that has partially to do with the fact that the screen was..." Read more
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Honestly this was the first lens I ever bought without any thorough research, but I just read how everyone is saying that this lens is a must have for portraits. The overall rating above for this lens speaks for itself.
Do you want to make creative portrait shots? Then this lens is for you.
Are you on a budget and you're tired of that kit lens you use now? Then this lens is for you.
For the price I would say it is well worth it since its the glass on this lens that matters in my opinion. I normally set my aperture priority (Av) on f/1.8 and it works well in and outdoors. I would agree bumping the aperture to f/2.8 may increase the sharpness slightly many report that in can be soft at f/1.8, so use it when you need it. The overall "Bokeh" or blur-effect of this lens is spectacular and I constantly receive compliments when I post my shots online and as you can see on the sample pictures. Nothing can go wrong with this lens!
Yes the overall build quality is completely plastic and it can be noisy while it focuses. That would be expected if you paid the premium for higher quality lenses which can cost almost ten times as much as this lens, but you get what you paid for when it comes to lenses. I have taken care of this lens the whole year taking on and off constantly switching between my kit lens with this one and I have not encountered any mechanical problems so far or any problems taking it on and off.
My only warning to you is that you should be careful with focusing as with the shallow depth of field is that it may be a hit or miss as the camera may focus on something else other than the subject causing unwanted blurriness. So I recommend some experience in using the auto focus, but practice makes perfect. Also, at 50mm on a crop sensor would turn out as 85mm in reality so there can be times when you can't get everything you want to shoot in the picture. From my experience I can fit at most two to three people [of their heads to hips in portrait] at a general distance of approximately twelve feet if you were indoors at a party, but outdoors can be less limiting.
So expect to have a slightly far distance from the subject if you want more in the picture, but you'll get the hang of it after a few weeks of experience.
Other than that this lens is a must have and I'm sure you'll become addicted with this lens.
For the price and quality of pictures taken I give it a five-star rating despite the cheap build and motor quality. It's definitely worth the shot and it's so affordable I could skip lunch for maybe a couple weeks. :)
Reiteration: If you don't want to read all that.
The Good:
- Image Quality. I guarantee you'll see a difference from your kit lens.
- Bokeh. Excellent for blurring subject background and impress friends/family.
- Price. For about a hundred bucks, it's the cheapest lens out there with obvious drawbacks listed below.
The Bad:
- Plastic. It's plastic all around, but feels like its not cheap plastic like at the toy store. But remember, the glass matters A LOT more than its casing. If that's the case then you should go for a higher tier lens (L-series) which costs substantially more than this lens.
- Noise. It sounds like an R/C car motor when it has a hard time focusing in dim light indoors without strobing the on board flash. But in broad daylight you will hear it for a second or two as it focuses faster.
If you have the extra money to burn, then I would recommend the more better build and image quality of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4.
Although the lens is light and plastic it still seems relatively sturdy. ( For the price. ) I'm sure it vouldnt stand up to much abuse but why would you want to abuse your lenses any way. As long as you take care of it then it should last for a long time.
I have seen reviews where people have said they cant get this lens off their camera once they put it on and I have had no such problem. I put this lens on and take it off to put it in my bag or change lenses at least 5 or 6 times a day and it goes on and comes off with ease each and every time. So that is not an issue in my opinion.
I have also seen reviews saying that the manual focus ring is almost impossible to use but I have had no problems whatsoever using the manual focus on my lens. Granted the auto focus is not USM but it is still a descent auto focus and no where near as loud as some say.
Bottom line though is that this lens takes great photos and you cant beat the price. Especially for a lens that takes such great photos. I wish the bokeh was better but the lenses bokeh is still good and the lens takes great photos time after time. If all you have is the kit lens and your looking for a new lens then this is a good one to start with. The photo qulity is far better than the kit lens and a lot of other lenses as well. You will be blown away with the quality difference between this lens and the kit lens and be very pleased. In my opinion it is money well spent and I am very glad I got this lens. If you dont have a lot of money to spend but want to take your photography to the next level then this is the perfect lens to get and one that will help to unleash the power of your dslr camera.
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Si hubiera que ponerle un "pero" sería que una focal de 50mm acerca mucho, pero este no es un defecto del lente, es algo que descubrí la tenerlo y a lo que me tuve que adaptar a la hora de tomar fotografías de retrato.
Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2015
Funciona perfecto con sensor Full Frame, por si alguien se lo estaba preguntando.