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Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens USA
- Price: $399.00
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Standard lens featuring superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/1.4 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 46° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.5' (45 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.15x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:6.6 |
| Groups/Elements | 6/7 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 58 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.9 x 2.0" (7.37 x 5.08 cm) |
| Weight | 10.23 oz (290 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 2290 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (1534)
- Consistent output (1179)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (1168)
- Durable (892)
- Easily interchangeable (777)
Cons
- Slow focus (186)
- Weak casing (68)
- Blurry focus (35)
- Heavy (33)
- Difficult to clean (18)
Best Uses
- Portraits (967)
- Night photography (910)
- Low light (833)
- General purpose (658)
- Weddings (560)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (690), Semi-pro photographer (557), Pro photographer (287), Casual photographer (282), Enthusiast (187)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (1340), Yes (101)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great indoor lens
I bought this lens for the holidays to take pictures of our family and guests at each of our gatherings. I have a 50D and I take mostly sport shots. Indoor, non-moving targets are...Read complete review
I bought this lens for the holidays to take pictures of our family and guests at each of our gatherings. I have a 50D and I take mostly sport shots. Indoor, non-moving targets are new to me. I have 3 kids that all play hockey and lacrosse so I have the 2.8 70-200 usm II and the 2.8 24-70 both L series and both incredible lenses. I didn't go for the 1.2L series because one of my friends is a professional wedding photographer and she knows people with both and found the difference slight. Please keep in mind when talking to my friend I was referring to non-professional use. It has done quite a nice job. I have been using it with a 580ex flash, so the pictures really do "pop". If you are in the market for a reliable, decent - indoor lens - I would recommend it. I have also taken some really nice sunset shots. The colors are very true. This lens is perfect for the price and the results. In this case - you may actually get a little more than you pay for...One thing - in low or filtered light, you better have a good flash, a tripod or a ridiculously steady hand - even at 1.4.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not Sharp at f/1.4, Looks Great at f/2.0
I mainly use this lens for weddings & portraits. The first thing I noticed was the green & magenta bokeh fringing. Green behind the plane of focus, magenta in front. I dou...Read complete review
I mainly use this lens for weddings & portraits. The first thing I noticed was the green & magenta bokeh fringing. Green behind the plane of focus, magenta in front. I doubt that many clients would ever notice, but I certainly did. Also, this thing is NOT sharp at f/1.4. I had heard from several people that is was, but in my experience I have found that not to be true. If you stop it down to f/2.0 it is very sharp and tracks well using AI Servo. The focusing is decently fast unlike the 50mm f/1.8. If you can live without shooting your f/1.4 lens at f/1.4, then you will be pleased with this lens.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Small
Cons
- Too long on a crop sensor
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Great low light capture. Amazing Bokeh almost surreal. I honestly has nothing bad to say about the lens. My only problem is I was shooting this on a crop senor and as a result it zooms like an 85mm (35mm equiv) Not ideal for indoor, close quarter shots. Otherwise amazing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
This is a great lens for portraits! The depth of field is so fine that even amateur photographers can take amazing shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
when I got this lens, then take many shoots of my wife, I really like its blurring effect and its color tone.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Great low light lens. Works on both full frame sensor as well as cropped sensor lens. Out of all my lenses, I am always going back to this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Canon EOS 60D
Pros
- Durable
- Quality Build
- Solid
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
The 1.4 has superior quality and build when compared to canon's 50mm 1.8. I had the 1.8 first and when I got it it seemed to be very cheap feeling and did not seem like a great lens. I sold it and bought the 1.4, and the difference is amazing. The 1.4 feels durable, solid, and the quality is amazing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Fast wide open
- Quality
Cons
- No Lens Hood
- No weather seal
Best Uses
- General Use
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Its a great lens. Its a huge jump in quality from the 1.8, but works nearly as well as my 35mm f/1.4L. You can't beat this for the price. It works great on 7D too. Find the color a little inconsistent, but love the quality overall. B&H and canon deliver again!
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
The canon 50mm 1.2 is very expensive, and there no big difference between the 1.2 and 1.4, exept the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- canon 5d mark II, canon 24-105mm f/4l
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
This is lens is awesome, it is one of my favorite lens. Great DOF and great for low light settings.
Pros
- Bokeh
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I was surprised that for most subjects I was able to achieve satisfactory sharpness wide open while obtaining exceptional bokeh using my 7D. Before purchasing this lens I tried the Canon 28mm f/1.8 thinking that I wanted a wider prime on my 7D. However, I found that I had to stop down to f/3.5 before I achieved satisfactory sharpness. For both the 50mm and 28mm primes I compared them extensively with a 15-85 f/3.5-5.6 zoom set at 50 or 28mm, respectively. The 28mm did not compare favorably with my 15-85 while the 50mm lens was superior, as it should be, from f/1.4-2.8. My conclusion is that the 50 1.4 is great lens for indoor close-ups. Although stopping down does improve sharpness, I found it sharp enough (particularly for portraits) at 1.4. I was less impressed using the 50 at my daughter's choir concert where I had enough light that my 15-85 would have worked as well and would have had the additional zoom flexibility. I did shoot some video with the 50mm at the choir concert and this worked quite well. Since you can't auto zoom shooting video on the 7D with any of the zoom lens, using a prime makes better sense. So I expect to use the 50mm 1.4 for more video work in the future.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Canon lens: 15-85mm f/
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
A fast, compact lens. Easy to handle and use, with beautiful results. Takes in lighting well and is easy to learn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I have been back and forth between the Sigma and this lens. Mainly lookin at the focus issues.. It's really good on my 5DII. No focus issues at all. Of course its a 1.4 so shooting with it will yield a few photos that are a little off (if you are) but other than that its really nice and clear. It's build is nice too (not an L but look at the price) One thing I dont like is that it still feels like the focus motor is still engaged during manual focus..not sure if this is standard.. all in all lets see how it lasts but I really like shooting with it!! I tested with the 35 prior and it was too wide
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Works great in low light too
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Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I find myself using this lens all the time, even when I probably shouldn't be. It's an addiction I'm looking to remedy with a new lens but which one is next? Seriously though, I am having a lot of fun and creating some beautiful work with it. It has a little learning curve, I don't recommend using auto-focus with it but this lens is well worth the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Crystal clear
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
- No image stabilization
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
This is my first prime lens and I love it. Portraits shot come out phenomenal. The images are crystal clear. The lens feels expensive and I am very happy I opted for the 1.4 as I get great Bokeh! This is a must have lens! I only wish it did have image stabilization. Otherwise what a great Lens!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
As a wedding and portrait photographer a lens with low light capabilities is important to me. So far since purchasing this lens it has been on my camera non-stop! Its one of my favorites for weddings and other events.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Video
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I needed a light prime for video and this works great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I love this lens. It is a great lens for the price if you are looking to shoot at a bigger aperture, but don't want to spend big money on an L series lens. This lens as an alternative to the cheaper 50mm 1.8, or the expensive 50mm 1.2, is perfect. The focus is fast and the picture is clear. I highly recommend it.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I use this lens for video. Good for portraits. Images are very sharp, excellent in low light conditions.
B&H provides great service and delivered quickly.
Thank you Guys!
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
Cons
- No IS
Best Uses
- Low Light
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Being able to go down to 1.4 is a great benefit in low light situations such as weddings.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Very pleased with this lens, first one had a imperfection on coating and was quickly replaced by B&H, hassle free exchange!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Focus is faster. bokeh is smoother. To my mind, this is worth 4x more than the Canon 50mm 1.8. Great for video, walkaround shooting. Focus ring has a good feel to it. Solid build.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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