Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Autofocus Lens USA

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I use this lens for everything from portraits to macro shots of flora. Love the fall off when it is wide open.

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Like all the prvious posts say it has a slightly noisy focusing motor but this is because we have become used to those super quiet USMs. It is not outrageously noisy and it still quick to get there. You also have to get really close if you want to approach 1:2 images reproduction but if you are going to use strobes to add light to your subject that is not too much of an issue. But it is pin sharp lightweight and a useful lens espsicially if you are shotting using a cropped sensor. For the money you cannot beat it.

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This kind of lens function en close shots, perfecto to take details of products for example or take photos of small things.

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this gets 5 stars because it's super cheap not because it's the best 50mm ever made but it works for me. I like it, it's sharp and when needed you can just start shooting macro. I'm using it to shoot paintings and artwork because it has very little distortion. Great buy for the cash.

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Can't go wrong for the price. Bought a cheap extension tube and now get 1:1 magnification.

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I'm a pro videographer and we use the 5D M3's and M2's mainly. We do a lot of technology and healthcare work with the need to get great shots of tiny devices, syringes, etc. This does that for a great price point. Especially good for clients that don't want to pay the extra rental fee for a Zeiss Compact Prime 50 macro.

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This may be the best value in the EF lineup. I've gotten consistently sharp focus, very little geometric distortion and so far absolutely no chromatic aberration. Yes, it has the old autofocus motor, so it's a bit noisy. I don't care! I've shot this on my 5D Mark III. Needs NO microfocus adjustment.

According to Ken Rockwell, this lens is every bit as sharp as the 1.2L, and I believe it.

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Great lens for product and things that are stationary. It does not focus well on moving objects. Do not use for anything but stationary objects as you will not succeed.

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I use this lens as a lightweight prime when I don't want to have to carry around my zooms. The best thing about it is that it's lightweight - and although the body has a definite plastic feel it doesn't feel flimsy. The image quality - of course - is great! The macro function is terrific but I have to learn how to utilise the depth of field drop-off better to get photos I'm really happy with. I don't use the autofocus function: too noisy and slow for me. I just like using it in manual anyway: reminds me of my student days when all I had to shoot with was a manual 50mm (and camera!).

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light macro lens that takes amazing pictures and is easy to use

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great lens, it takes amazing pictures with incredible detail

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This lens was a gift for my brother who is just getting into photography. He is able to do more things and really discover if photography is his thing without having to spend 800 plus dollars on a 100mm macro lens. We are very happy with the lens and, as always, very happy to buy from B&H

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Meets or exceeds my expectations for my uses.

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As I have a small studio - about 3.5m x 3.5m square - I wanted a couple of good fast lenses that allow me to work close to the subject and take 'head & shoulder shots', 'half-body shots,' and 'three-quarter boduy shots'. This 50mm Compact MACRO F/2.8 lens produces a very sharp image; and allows me to do three-quarter body shots. It has a good build - for the price. Only minor 'issue' - not a problem - I note is that the focus is slow and very noisy when compared to say the Canon EF 85mm F/1.8 lens. But the images are very sharp. You may need a lens that focuses faster and is more quiet if your subject circumstances require it. Use manual focus to get around the slow focus.

I gave it a rating of 4 instead of 5 stars only because of the slow noisy focussing mechanism.

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Autofocus Lens:

At f/2.5 sharpness in the centre is already excellent, and the quality towards the edges approaches good levels. Stopping the lens down improves sharpness across the frame until f/5.6, where the clarity exceeds excellent levels from edge to edge.Light and compact, it functions beautifully as a general-purpose normal lens. The optional accessory Life Size Converter EF enables focusing down to life size (1:1), and actually increases working distance - very desireable in close-up shooting

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My daughter is working towards her Masters in Fine Arts and Photography, this lens is a superb addition giving her the ability to photograph small subjects. The lens itself as she describes works for her in every way. Having versatility in shooting reference work is extremely important and Canon products are well made and perform up to their specifications.

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Love this lens. It is compact (just what I need) and very easy to use. I love using it for newborn detail shots.

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nothing against this lens, it's not what I thought it would be. I did research and did not realize the image samples seen where takin with this lens and other products used together with this lens. Will be exchanging this for the 100mm macro lens

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I wanted a prime, dedicated macro. I've had this lens for a few months and what has been said in the other reviews holds pretty much true. Here's the problem: I thought I would have some kind of a leap forward in macro photos. I have a 18-135 Canon that has a macro function. I compared the two lenses on macro and 50mm. Virtually the same other than the 50mm macro can produce a slightly larger image close up. If you have a 18-135mm Canon you don't need this lens. Other lenses in your collection with macro may bear a look if you are thinking of a dedicated, prime macro.

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This lens is a great value. I use it for product photography, mostly flat paper invitations & envelopes. The only major downside for me is that this lens has no image stabilization. As others have mentioned, it is pretty noisy when focusing, but it doesn't get in my way. Overall I'm very happy!