Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens

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SKU: 2514A002

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Product Description

This is considered the standard lens for use with Canon SLR cameras

Product Specification

Binding:: Electronics
Brand:: Canon
EAN:: 0082966212727
Feature:: Among 35mm SLR cameras, the 50mm lens provides the closest representation to our normal perspective
This lens is usually considered the standard lens because it is reasonably fast and sees pretty much what the eye sees
Strongly recommended for most general-purpose photography
Designed exclusively for use with Canon SLR cameras
Label:: Canon
Manufacturer:: Canon
MinimumFocalLength:: 50 millimeters
Model:: 2514A002
ProductGroup:: Photography
Publisher:: Canon
Studio:: Canon
Title:: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
UPC:: 082966212727
Warranty:: 1 year warranty
MPN:: 2514A003

Customer Reviews

Good, Mostly...

I have had the Lens for about 2 months and shot several thousand pictures with it. It can give some real beautiful pictures, and does so on a consistent basis. It works great in low light! I was actually very pleasantly surprised by this cheapy.But, on the other hand... Sometimes it will spend way to much time searching for people. When the action is really on I draw out one of my other lenses. The build quality is embarrassingly weak. I have read several reviews about the lens falling apart, and...

10/25/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

best lens for the price

When I purchased this lens, I was skeptical.I had read many reviews critical of the build quality (plastic mount) and af (not USM).I would have preferred to go with the f/1.4 USM or the f/1.2 L, but could not afford to do so at the time.I know that a poor lens is no more useful than a paperweight, but despite the slower speed and cheaper build quality, I decided to give this lens a chance.I'm very happy that I did.AF is fast, if not completely silent, and while this lens is not as well constructed...

10/22/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

The Standard-Bearer for Inexpensive Lenses

This should be the standard by which all EOS lenses are judged - and in particular, the inexpensive ones. The standard in picture quality, that is. Sharp as a tack all the way down to 1.8, the pictures it can produce are nothing less than amazing. If it's your first EF lens, you'll be hooked. If you have the kit lens, this should be your next purchase.One problem mentioned by nearly everyone is the build quality. For $80, it's hard to expect an L lens, but you should be able to expect more than...

10/19/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Stunning sharpness..sometimes cause of worry..

I tried this lens at f/1.8 in different lighting with and without flash. Results are just marvelous. Portraits are nice with pleasant bookeh..Initially I was little cofused about whether to go for 85mm or 50 mm.But after using this masterpiece, I think With an extension tube I will be able to get even better results even close to 85mm..This lense is so sharp, one needs to be really cautious at f/1.8..even a small amount of direct sun light may distract the picture..I think setting exposure 1 or...

9/27/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Awesome pics yet you'll drool for more!

It's pretty obvious that the lens could have been built better, but for the price, accept no substitution for pics that are so clear and very sharp. The lens isn't that loud even if I compare them to my other 2 USM lenses.What I mean in terms of drooling for more, is that if you see the pics you have taken then you might ask yourself, "why didn't I purchase the USM version?" Well for me, it was the affordability of owning this great piece of plastic. My dad, after seeing the pics, wants the USM...

9/27/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews