Canon EF 50mm Lens - Specifications of The EF 50mm Lenses

Specifications of The EF 50mm Lenses

Attribute f/1.0L USM f/1.2L USM f/1.4 USM f/1.8 f/1.8 II f/2.5 Compact Macro
Image
Key features
Full-frame compatible Yes
Image stabilizer No
Ultrasonic Motor Yes No
L-series Yes No
Diffractive Optics No
Macro No Yes (1:2)
Technical data
Aperture (max-min) f/1.0-f/16 f/1.2-f/16 f/1.4-f/22 f/1.8-f/22 f/2.5-f/32
Construction 9 groups / 11 elements 6 groups / 8 elements 6 groups / 7 elements 5 groups / 6 elements 8 groups / 9 elements
# of diaphragm blades 8 5 6
Closest focusing distance 2ft / 0.6m 1.5ft / 0.45m 0.749ft / 0.228m
Max. magnification 0.15x (1:6.6) 0.50x (1:2)
Horizontal viewing angle 40°
Diagonal viewing angle 46°
Vertical viewing angle 27°
Physical data
Weight 2.2lb / 985g 1.2lb / 545g 0.6lb / 290g 0.4lb / 190g 0.3lb / 130g 0.6lb / 280g
Maximum diameter 3.6in / 91.5mm 3.6in / 85.4mm 2.9in / 73.8mm 2.6in / 67.4mm 2.6in / 68.2mm 2.7in / 67.6mm
Length 3.2in / 81.5mm 2.6in / 65.5mm 2.0in / 50.5mm 1.7in / 42.5mm 1.6in / 41mm 2.5in / 63mm
Filter diameter 72mm 58mm 52mm
Accessories
Lens hood ES-79II ES-78 ES-71II ES-65 ES-62AD n/a
Previous case - ES-C9
Case LP1216 LP1214 LP1014 LP814
Retail information
Release date September 1989 August 2006 June 1993 March 1987 December 1990 December 1987
Currently in production? No Yes No Yes
MSRP $ $4210 $1599 $520 $130
Street Price $ $1500 to $5000 $1599 $450 $150-$200 $140 $230

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