Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

📏 50mm 💡 f/1.8 🔌 Canon EF Mount 🎯 Prime ⚖️ 130g
MSRP $100

📖 Overview

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II is an extremely affordable and lightweight prime lens. It's a great entry-level lens for portraits and general photography, offering a shallow depth of field and good low-light performance. Its build quality is basic, but the image quality for the price is unbeatable.

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📋 Specifications

Focal Length 50mm
Max Aperture f/1.8
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Type Prime
Mount Canon EF
AF Motor DC Micro Motor
Image Stabilization No
Autofocus Yes
Weather Sealed No
Min Focus Distance 45.0 cm
Max Magnification 0.15x
Elements / Groups 6 elements in 5 groups
Aperture Blades 5
Filter Diameter 52mm
Weight 130g
Dimensions 68.2 x 41.0mm
Release Year 1990
MSRP $100

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🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II, sourced from SampleShots.

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