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.
$779.00
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Great lens at a great price!
If youre considering buying this lens, just buy it! You wont regret it, its great for portraits and has amazing low light capabilities, also great optics :)
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
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.
Best lens I ever bought
This is the cheapest lens I own and yet it's the one I use the most! Great for portrait work and low light situations! The 1.8 aperture gives great background blur.
Great investment for the price
I love this lens. I've been using it for almost 3 years and haven't had any issues with it. I've used it to take pictures of my design work, and for taking pictures of my baby. It has a great depth of field. Sooo good for the price
I really enjoy the 1.8 aperture for portrait photography. I should have done research on the fact that my camera is a cropped sensor so the 50mm ends up being 80 or so but the lense is still great value for money
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
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
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.
