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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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DP Review
★★★★
15 years ago

The pictures below illustrate the angles of view on 35mm full frame and APS-C camera bodies:

Excellent image quality when stopped down; Essentially no lateral chromatic aberration; Extremely cheap

Extremely cheaply built; Harsh and distracting bokeh due to pentagonal aperture; Vignetting at wide apertures on full frame (which only disappears at F3.5; Inconsistent autofocus in low light (most problematic when using large apertures

SLR Lens and Camera Reviews
★★★★★
14 years ago
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens Review

Priced at approximately $70 in the U.S. (as of January 2007), Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens is the cheapest lens in Canon's current lineup. The lens first first released in December 1990, replacing the first generation Canon EF 50mm f/1.8.

photo.net
★★★★★
13 years ago

This is the lightest cheapest-feeling lens I've ever used on an SLR. It is all plastic, right down to the lens mount. The optical performance of the glass inside is fine, but manual focusing isn't much fun.

photodo
★★★★★
13 years ago
REVIEW: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Interchangeable Lens Review

Canon's EF 50mm f/1.8 II is a compact and lightweight basic standard lens which is available for the bargain price of around £80.

The Digital Picture
★★★★★
19 years ago
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens Review

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens delivers very sharp images as inexpensively as Canon lenses get. Build quality of the 50 f/1.8 is very cheap (as you might expect). This lens feels more like a toy than a piece of optics.

Rob Nunn Photo
★★★★★
12 years ago

was the first "new" lens I got for my Eos 350d / Rebel XT, the lens was bought as a birthday present from my darling wife back in June '09. I still feel like I'm getting to know this piece of glass, but I wanted to write a simple review to share my thoughts before I get the 28mm f/2.8 at...

photozone.de
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★★
13 years ago
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II (Full Format) - Review / Test Report

At just 130g it is an ultra light-weight lens and with a size of 68x41mm it's also extremely compact. The build quality is sufficient to use a positive phrase. The lens barrel is made of plastic down to the mount. All-in-all you feel the price tag here.

ePHOTOzine
★★★★
12 years ago
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens Review

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the compact and basic Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens.

Excellent optical quality; Light weight; Compact; Inexpensive

Build quality; 52mm

naaptol
★★★★★
14 years ago

50 mm lens has been the standard camera lens and is the optical benchmark by which manufacturers are judged and compared. Although, the basic lens focus has now shifted (at least at the low to mid amateur level) to zooms, you can still benefit from years of research and development that went into...

Affordable price; light weighted and competitive performance

Slightly degradable build quality

spgear.org
★★★★★
12 years ago

This is an excellent little prime for those wanting a good amount of depth and bokeh. The lens captures light excellently. The build quality is ok, though it seems the body is made of plastic. This does keep the weight very minimal overall.

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