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Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II

The Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II is the lightest EF lens of all at a mere 4.6 oz. (130g). Enjoy high performance every time you shoot photos. The optics offer sharp delineation from near to far focusing distances.


This lens is affordable and reliable. It has been on the market since the 1990s. This lens has delivered successful photos for many people since that time. The fact that it is still on the market, goes to show how popular it has been. There are many excellent features that you will enjoy.


This lens was designed for 35mm film. Today it is more likely to be used on APS-C format DSLRs. It is affordable and is popular with new photographers. Individuals looking to start working with lenses for low light and shallow depth of field work tend to purchase it. It is an excellent option for those working in rugged conditions that don't want to invest a lot in a lens that may be damaged. There is no doubt that the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II is an excellent bargain. It delivers many features for the price. It is reliable and an excellent option for photographers just starting out.


The EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens from Canon offers a fast aperture. Plus, it does an excellent job in low light. It also offers excellent focus. On top of that it does a good job when there is a lot of light during the day time. Only weighing 4.6 oz it is excellent for taking photos when hiking and mountain climbing. Gaussian optics deliver excellent results throughout the focus range down to its minimum focus distance is 17.8".


Taking breathtaking photos is enjoyable. Anyone who loves the outdoors, will enjoy using the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II lens. It can also be used to take indoor photos and family photos. No matter the occasion, capture outstanding photos with this lens. It is ideal for vacations and capturing the ocean. However, the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II isn't waterproof, so you can't take it underwater. That is the only limitation that it has.


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Crutchfield
★★★★★
10 years ago
Awesome portrait lens for beginners

I checked this lens out after an online tutorial recommended it. What a great value! A no-brainer for beginners and hobbyists. This lens takes sharp portraits. If you're a pro, you might want something fancier, but for the rest of us it's totally worth the price.

Affordable; sharp photos; nice bokeh

Might feel cheap to a pro

Newegg
★★★★★
10 years ago
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8

With a f/1.8 it is great in low light situations. This would be a great lens for anyone wanting to get into photography on a budget and looking to take some great pictures and learn on. Don't forget to order a UV filter.

Ok for it's low price, this is a great lens; Takes good clear pictures up close and just snapshots around the house; Works good for still life photos and portraits

None that I can see so far; and I am putting it through the paces here

snapdeal.com
★★★★★
9 years ago
Great lens at a great price

All I can say is this lens is a steal in this price bracket. Gives very sharp pictures with my Canon 550D. Perfect for low light photography where you do not need to zoom close to your subject. Focussing is accurate and fast. Great lens at a great price.

Consistent Output; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Nice Bokeh

Weak Casing

Photography Review
★★★★★
13 years ago

This is my go-to portrait lens for indoors and outdoors. It's never let me down, it's fast enough to get REALLY creamy Bokeh and quick auto focus. If you're looking for a great prime lens to get started with something better than your kit lens, this is your lens!

Fast Glass; Inexpensive; great Depth of field; quick AF

It feels a bit cheaply built, it's plastic housing doesn't scream quality; Also the lens hood, (ES-62), isn't included, so that's an additional $8-$15

Rate it all!
★★★★★
13 years ago
Canon 50mm f1.8II camera lens

Review: Canon 50mm f1.8II camera lens in Camera Lenses The Canon 50mm f1.8II camera lens, of "nifty fifty" as it is affectionately known is an absolute gem of a lens. It is a prime, i.e.

Walmart
★★★★★
8 years ago
Nice

Used this lens yesterday for a sports shoot, couldn't believe how well it did. It's light weight, easy to handle and great photos.

Canon
★★★★★
11 years ago
Simple first prime lens

This was the first lens I bought (aside from the kit lens), because I was reading reviews on prime lenses and how the 'nifty fifty' was essential for every Canon photographer. This lens is really compact, but not very well built.

Super-sharp images

pricespy.co.nz
★★★★★
9 years ago

Cheap as chips this is my simply awesome plastic fantastic, use your body as the zoom walk forwards or backwards to frame subject or object, sharp focus and blur out the background easy and cheap as, a must have for beginners like myself.

imaging-resource.com
★★★★★
10 years ago
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

A great lens to start with. Sharpness and colors are excellent. My lens is sharp at the center even at 1.8 if you can nail the focus, although it does have some dreamy effect. With an APS-C -if you have a full frame you will probably be able to afford the 1.4- the equivalent focal lenght is around...

Sharp; cheap; lightweight

Plasticky; sometimes misses focusing at 1.8; rounded shaped bokeh highlights only at 1.8

harveynorman.com.au
★★★★
11 years ago

Brilliant, entry-level lens

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