Canon EF50MM F/1.8 II Specifications
Designer
CANON
Binding
Camera
Productgroup
Camera
Languages
english
Height
2.67716 inches
Length
1.61417 inches
Width
2.67716 inches
Weight
0.28659999999999997 pounds
Size
3.30in. x 3.20in. x 3.20in.
Ean
0999994092927
Upc
829662127272
Aperture Range
f/1.8-22
Minimum Focusing Distance
17.8
Filter Thread Diameter
52mm
Type
DSLR lens
Supc
1089151
Model No.
EF 50mm
Dimensions
68.2mm x 41mm (Diameter x Length)
Miscellaneous
Main Unit
Warranty Available
Manufacturer Warranty
Duration
2 Years
Sales Package
Front Cap, Back Cap and Lens
Name
Standard
Color
Black
Prime/zoom
Prime
Suitable For
Journalism
Lens Mount
EF
Angle Of View
Diagonal: 46°, Horizontal: 40°, Vertical: 27°
Drive System
MM
Maximum Magnification (X)
0.15
Other Specifications
Fast f/1.8 Aperture, Super Spectra Coatings Reduce Ghosting and Flare, Compact and High-performance, Standard Lens, Fully Electronic Lens Mount
Groups / Elements
6 Elements in 5 Groups
Diameter(mm)
68.2 mm
Length(mm)
41 mm
Camera Format
Canon EF
Features
High Performance Standard Lens, Fast f/1.8 Aperture, 46-Degree Angle of View, 52mm Filter Size.
Parts
2 Years Limited
Category
Lenses
Brand
: Canon
Lenses/lens Accessories
: Lens
An excellent prime lens for beginners.
By N Don
I've been owning this lens for about 3 months now, and I've only good things to say about it. Those people who are giving it a low rating are probably expecting way too much out of it for the price they're paying. Come to think of it - it's priced at around Rs 5.5K and you get a fantastically large (f/1.8) aperture for that money!
The focal length 50mm is also highly practical and I've used it to take pictures of people and landscape with equally pleasing results. The larger aperture can come in handy while shooting portraits indoor.
And with outdoor photography, it produces stunningly sharp pictures that will make some of the photographers with more expensive lenses envy you.
The lack of zooming in and out does not annoy me at all for the fact that the focal length if 50 mm is extremely practical in many situations.
If I've to say anything bad about this lens at all, that would be the build quality. But then it's not too bad either, and what is to be expected at this price?
Clearly, this is a winner!
THIS LENS MAKES L SERIES LENSES LOOK SOMBRE
By Flipkart Customeron
If you want to upgrade from your kit lens i would suggest to buy this lens right away without any hesitation. I have listed out points according to my use and importance.
(1)Build quality is plasticky(so avoid from dropping it down)but the optics are of very high quality.
(2)Overall sharpness is very good and color reproduction is excellent.
(3)You can create wonderful BOKEH.
(4)Pretty good AUTO FOCUS during daytime.
(5)The major drawback is the sound during auto focus. It is annoying but I shoot with this lens usually during the nights and use manual focus. So its not a big deal for me.
After all its the cheapest canon lens money could buy.
Hope you all enjoy shooting with this lens..
Crisp images, great for street photography
By Prasanna Karmarkaron
The much touted "poor build quality" of this product is irrelevant UNLESS you are an "embedded" photojournalist. You know - war zone type of action.
The pictures are incredibly sharp, which is what I was expecting when moving away from zoom lenses. The 1.8 aperture makes fast low light photography possible...BUT! - in low light the lens tracks a lot, focussing and re-focussing over and over. Use "MF" mode in low light OR where you want a very shallow DOF.
50mm just does not work out for close-in portrait photography, where you don't have the room to manoever. I just had this experience in a crowded restaurant, really struggled to compose optimally. A 35mm would have been the dog. This 50mm is ideal for what is called "street photography", and fine for portraiture if you have the real estate to jockey for position.
Wonderful lens, good companion to the kit lens
By Muralidhar Shreedhaaranon
Mixed feelings, a little unlucky with this lens.
I might not be an expert photographer, but definitely not new to using different lenses and alternating between them.
Opened the lens from its box, tried to mount it on my 550d. It was tighter than usual, I mean wouldnt sit right (again red dot on camera should match the red dot on the lens...I know that much). I knew something was not rite. A little more force, a small click sound and then it fit perfectly. Clicked snaps, was perfect ! Tried to take it out (of course after pressing the release button) and it would rotate, but wouldnt come off. Not willing to use more force, took it to the Canon Service, Chennai. They couldnt get it off too ! They sent it to Bangalore, took about 15 days, had to change some part in the lens and then sent it back. I think I paid around a thousand bucks and now it works like magic.
I still firmly believe I was not at fault. Flipkart Customer Service person refused to buy that argument. He said I probably did something wrong. ^^
Rest is all fine with the lens.
Flipkart=Overpriced
By Nathon
I bought this item for 5.5 k from the market and it performs flawlessly and serving me well!but the plasticity built is a concern though,although you may overlook it for the price
overall satisfied !
An excellent prime lens for beginners.
By N Don
I've been owning this lens for about 3 months now, and I've only good things to say about it. Those people who are giving it a low rating are probably expecting way too much out of it for the price they're paying. Come to think of it - it's priced at around Rs 5.5K and you get a fantastically large (f/1.8) aperture for that money!
The focal length 50mm is also highly practical and I've used it to take pictures of people and landscape with equally pleasing results. The larger aperture can come in handy while shooting portraits indoor.
And with outdoor photography, it produces stunningly sharp pictures that will make some of the photographers with more expensive lenses envy you.
The lack of zooming in and out does not annoy me at all for the fact that the focal length if 50 mm is extremely practical in many situations.
If I've to say anything bad about this lens at all, that would be the build quality. But then it's not too bad either, and what is to be expected at this price?
Clearly, this is a winner!
THIS LENS MAKES L SERIES LENSES LOOK SOMBRE
By Flipkart Customeron
If you want to upgrade from your kit lens i would suggest to buy this lens right away without any hesitation. I have listed out points according to my use and importance.
(1)Build quality is plasticky(so avoid from dropping it down)but the optics are of very high quality.
(2)Overall sharpness is very good and color reproduction is excellent.
(3)You can create wonderful BOKEH.
(4)Pretty good AUTO FOCUS during daytime.
(5)The major drawback is the sound during auto focus. It is annoying but I shoot with this lens usually during the nights and use manual focus. So its not a big deal for me.
After all its the cheapest canon lens money could buy.
Hope you all enjoy shooting with this lens..
Crisp images, great for street photography
By Prasanna Karmarkaron
The much touted "poor build quality" of this product is irrelevant UNLESS you are an "embedded" photojournalist. You know - war zone type of action.
The pictures are incredibly sharp, which is what I was expecting when moving away from zoom lenses. The 1.8 aperture makes fast low light photography possible...BUT! - in low light the lens tracks a lot, focussing and re-focussing over and over. Use "MF" mode in low light OR where you want a very shallow DOF.
50mm just does not work out for close-in portrait photography, where you don't have the room to manoever. I just had this experience in a crowded restaurant, really struggled to compose optimally. A 35mm would have been the dog. This 50mm is ideal for what is called "street photography", and fine for portraiture if you have the real estate to jockey for position.
Wonderful lens, good companion to the kit lens
By Muralidhar Shreedhaaranon
Mixed feelings, a little unlucky with this lens.
I might not be an expert photographer, but definitely not new to using different lenses and alternating between them.
Opened the lens from its box, tried to mount it on my 550d. It was tighter than usual, I mean wouldnt sit right (again red dot on camera should match the red dot on the lens...I know that much). I knew something was not rite. A little more force, a small click sound and then it fit perfectly. Clicked snaps, was perfect ! Tried to take it out (of course after pressing the release button) and it would rotate, but wouldnt come off. Not willing to use more force, took it to the Canon Service, Chennai. They couldnt get it off too ! They sent it to Bangalore, took about 15 days, had to change some part in the lens and then sent it back. I think I paid around a thousand bucks and now it works like magic.
I still firmly believe I was not at fault. Flipkart Customer Service person refused to buy that argument. He said I probably did something wrong. ^^
Rest is all fine with the lens.
Flipkart=Overpriced
By Nathon
I bought this item for 5.5 k from the market and it performs flawlessly and serving me well!but the plasticity built is a concern though,although you may overlook it for the price
overall satisfied !
Must buy - 50MM
By RRon
happy with the Product.
Very good product
By Rangaon
Delivered on time and in good condition
Must have product
By Nagendra Dhailaon
Delivered in time in perfect condition
Canon 50mm EF/1.8 || lens
By TS- Photographyon
Excellent one. can easy shot at low light with 1.8 aperture , 100 iso
Good deal over all e-commerce site
By Rupakon
Nothing much to say about 50mm lens. But Snapdeal offered the lowest price among all e-commerce sites and it came on time. So its highly recommendable.