Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM review
If you need a fast prime lens for a Canon body, your choice is clear
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Last reviewed: 2009-08-13August 13th 2009
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| Price at launch | £295.00 |
| Product Type | Lens |
| Fixed Focal Length | 50 mm |
| Maximum Aperture Fixed | 1.4 |
| Brand Name | Canon |
| Filter Attachment Diameter | 58 mm |
| Lens Type | Fixed Focal Length |
| Application/Usage | Camera |
| Diameter | 74.0 mm |
| Depth | 50.5 mm |
| Compatibility | Canon EOS SLR Cameras |
| Magnification | 0.15x |
| Manufacturer | Canon, Inc |
| Product Model | 2515A012 |
| Product Name | EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Fixed Focus Lens |
| Product Line | EF |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2515A012 |
| Manufacturer Website Address | www.canon.co.uk |
| Marketing Information | This standard lens features superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. If crisp images with little flare are important to you, they can be obtained even at the maximum aperture with this robust lens. |
| Weight (Approximate) | 290.0 g |
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