Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Product Description:

The CANON EF 50MM f/1.4 USM is a standard lens featuring superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture. Max. Diameter & Length - 73.8mm x 50.5mm
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • 50mm standard lens with f/1.4 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
  • 2 high-refraction lens elements and Gaussian optics help eliminate astigmatism
  • Delivers crisp images with little flare at the maximum aperture
  • Extra-small Micro USM focus adjustment and full-time manual focusing
  • Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2 inches long; 1-year warranty
  • BatteriesIncluded: 0
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Canon
  • EAN: 0082966213014
  • IsAutographed: 0
  • IsFragile: 0
  • IsMemorabilia: 0
  • Label: Canon
  • LensType: Lens
  • Manufacturer: Canon
  • Model: 2515A003
  • MPN: 2515A003
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: Photography
  • ProductTypeName: CAMERA_LENSES
  • Publisher: Canon
  • Studio: Canon
  • UPC: 082966213014

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Customer Reviews

Great shots, just not as durable as I thought2009-07-01
The main reason I chose the f/1.4 over the f/1.8 was because of the more solid build. I hate the feel of cheap, plasticky lenses so opted to pay a couple hundred extra dollars for something heavy duty.

I had it for about one month before I dropped it less than 3 feet to the ground. It landed on soft, almost shag-like carpet so I thought it wasn't a big deal. I turned it on and it no longer would auto or manual focus. When I give it a shake, you can hear tiny little broken pieces moving around. It really was as soft as a drop could be and do not see how it could have messed it up that badly, but it did.

It took amazing pictures and would be a great lens for someone who was not such a klutz. That's just not me I guess.
Must have lens...2009-06-01
This is a must have lens... I originally bought this lens because I wanted to shoot more portrait style pictures of friends and family. But I quickly discovered it's a great lens for shooting just about anything. Especially useful for artfully making the "bland" in life look beautiful. I was originally looking at the f1.8 but decided to spend the extra money and get the f1.4, and i'm glad I did. The build quality is solid... It's fast and quiet, a world of a difference compared to my Sigma 18-200mm (in speed and noise that is). Discover what your SLR is really capable of and get this lens...
Good but not great2009-05-28
I spent about a year researching which fast lens to get and once I had the money I chose this one.
It's a fine lens. People love the pictures I take with extremely narrow depth of field.

So what's not to like? Quality control!?!?! The first copy I got had a bubble in the glass! How can a piece of precision optical glass ever make it past quality control with a bubble in the glass? So I had to go another 2-3 weeks without the lens...missing a chance to use it in a photoshoot.

Other then that, the focus ring on both copies were loose. I really expected it to feel more solid.

Also a 50mm on a crop sensor is too much zoom in some situations. It definitely makes me want to save up for the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L USM II Wide Angle Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras. A wider angle for indoor shots and hopefully much higher quality.

This fits perfectly in the Lowepro Lens Case 1 (Black) with the lens hood attached(both ways). Don't waste your money on the Canon lens pouch.
Amazing lens!2009-05-21
This is one of the best lenses that I own and for the price, that is just unbelievably great!

I shoot with a Canon 30D FYI.

-The bokeh in the background is heavenly.
-It focuses fast and crisp; relatively quiet too.
-No image stabilization is needed.
-There is slight distortion and loss of focus at extreme low apertures (~<2.5).
-Great for all around image taking, but be sure that you wont need to have the ability to shoot wide angle if this is all you are carrying. It goes without saying that as a prime you are stuck with 50mm. Even though I know this, I have found myself frustrated a few times trying to pull out to grab a quick opportunistic shot and realizing I can't.
-If you can find this for $360ish, you are good to purchase.

Hope this helps!
Very sharp lens2009-05-20
I've had this lens for a little over a month now and it is a huge improvement over the 50 f/1.8 II. The f/1.8 served me well for a few years, now I have passed it on to a friend when I bought this lens. The f/1.4 has very nice bokeh for portrait work. If used outside in bright light you will definitely want to buy the hood, this lens is very susceptible to lens flare. The full-time manual focus with the micro USM is very nice, although it is not quite as smooth as ring-type.
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