Canon
Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 91.9 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 68.8 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 65.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 80.4 |
Age adjustment: ×0.85 (older models get a slight downward adjustment so newer products with current technology are fairly represented).
📖 Overview
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, with 756 SampleShots, is a fast standard prime lens that offers a good balance between image quality and price. It is suitable for portraits, street photography, and general photography in low light. Its build quality isn't as robust as Canon's L-series lenses.
📸 Browse 1,326 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 50mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Mount | Canon EF |
| AF Motor | Micro USM |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 45.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x |
| Elements / Groups | 7 elements in 6 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Filter Diameter | 58mm |
| Weight | 290g |
| Dimensions | 73.8 x 50.5mm |
| Release Year | 1993 |
| MSRP | $420 |
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Canon EF50mm f/1.4 USM, sourced from SampleShots.
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