Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens

This is the lightest EF lens of all at a mere 4.6 oz. (130g). Compact and high-performance, standard lens. Its Gaussian optics provide sharp delineation from near to far focusing distances. The color balance is excellent for a standard lens.

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Pros
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  • Lightweight (7)
  • Compact (5)
  • Sharp Focus (3)
  • Good Quality (3)
  • Fast Focus (3)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Easily fits in camera bag (1)
  • inexpensive (1)
  • Versatile (1)
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  • plastic (3)
  • Delicate (1)
  • Poor Focus (1)
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Which 50mm lens belongs in your camera bag?

byaashok Aug 23, 2003
89 Helpfuls 90 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast focus, wide aperture range f1.8-f22, small in size and weight.
Cons Plastic camera mount, cheap but reliable construction, no USM.
Recommended it? Yes

***This review compares three different Canon EF 50mm lenses.***

You can see images of these lenses on my profile page.

What is it and why did I buy it?
A few months back I purchased my first digital SLR camera, the Canon EOS 10D. Since the camera kit does not include a... Read full review »

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Shoot Into The Sun Without Flare!

byJason.Chan Apr 2, 2001
78 Helpfuls 79 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros excellent image quality,anti-flare capability,versatile and cheap
Cons inferior build quality
Recommended it? Yes

I'm quite particular about the image quality of the photographs I'm taking.I always use a lens hood and a tripod or monopod.If the image quality degraded,it lacks the sparkle which is inherent in all high-quality sharp images.I've used a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II on my Canon EOS 100 for 5 years.Of... Read full review »

178

Canon 50mm f/1.8: Not-So-Nifty Fifty

byB_Campbell Oct 25, 2010
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Low price, wide maximum aperture, excellent sharpness, lightweight
Cons Build quality, slow and difficult focusing, focal length on APS-C cameras
Recommended it? No

The Canon EF 50mm F1.8II (from here on out, the 50/1.8) is one of the most often recommended lenses for new DSLR owners and is hard to go wrong with.  Retailing for a hair over $100, it's a great introduction to the world of prime lenses and a cheap way to get better low light... Read full review »

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