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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras - Fixed
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Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | 50 mm |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 13 |
About this item
- Weather-resistant standard lens
- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture-50mm F/1.2, Closest Focusing Distance - 1.48 ft. / 0.45m
- AF with full-time manual focus, 72mm filter size
- Ultrasonic Motor (USM), Lens not zoomable
- Purchase this product between May 1, 2016 and July 30, 2016 and get 13 months of free damage protection from Canon. The product must be registered within 30 days of the purchase date to be eligible.
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens
The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a peerless standard lens featuring an ultra-large aperture for a narrow depth of field and soft background blur so loved by photographers everywhere. The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is suitable for any shooting situation; its lens coating and construction are optimized to minimize the ghosting and flare that frequently occurs when lenses are used with digital cameras. This high-performance, weather-resistant lens delivers all the superb image resolution and contrast you expect in a Canon L Series Lens.
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Auto focus | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.8 | 4.5 |
For portrait photography | 4.9 | — | 4.8 | — | 5.0 | 4.8 |
Picture quality | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.8 |
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lens type | Standard | Macro | — | — | Standard | Standard |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon RF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Manual Focus, Auto Focus | Manual Focus, Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Stepper motor |
minimum focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | — |
max focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | — |
fixed focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
model name | 1257B002 | CNRF50F18STM | — | — | — | 0570C005AA |
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Product Dimensions | 2.6 x 3.39 x 3.39 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.28 pounds |
ASIN | B000I1YIDQ |
Item model number | 1257B002 |
Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #247 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
Department | Lenses |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
Country of Origin | Japan |
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What’s in the box: Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Autofocus Lens, E-72U 72mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), ES-78 Lens Hood, Lens Case LP1214, 1-year warranty.
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens.
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Customers like the quality, appearance and performance of the camera lenses. For example they mention that it's a superb lens, produces super sharp images and has amazing bokeh. That said some appreciate the performance, low-light ability, and softness. That being said some differ on focus, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that the quality and build of the product is superb, and it is built like a tank. Customers also say that the lens focuses pretty fast and accurate for a 1.2 lens.
"...Great low-light ability at lower ISOsFast focusAmazing build qualityContrast and colours are beautiful..." Read more
"...Overall, this is a fantastic lens and is worth every penny. Image quality and lens durability is more than worth the price...." Read more
"...to sharpness, the amount of light u can capture with this lens, its superb...." Read more
"...Holy moly is this thing incredible! The L lens build quality is (as you know) bar-none and top-notch. The focus is quiet and accurate...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces super sharp images perfectly focused, with beautiful bokeh. The focal range at 1.2 is simply stunning, and the lens is perfectly sharp without looking clinical at f/2.2. Customers also appreciate the super-narrow depth of field and the amazing clarity of the images.
"...The lens gets nicely sharp around 2.0 and tack sharp at 2.8...." Read more
"...you to really hone in on a certain subject which makes the image really strong and powerful; not to mention, delicious creamy bokeh and super..." Read more
"...Canon sensor, canon L glass, best images i have seen so far (my photography mentor is an avid nikon fan)...." Read more
"...The build quality on that made me feel nervous. The image quality was OK, but very soft wide open and not sharp until f/5.6. So I sold it...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the lens. They say that the results in portraits can be beautiful, with a slightly soft dreamy effect wide open. They also say that it has amazing bokeh, and captures very unique pictures. They believe the lens is perfect for portraits, weddings, and concert photography, and that the colors are amazing.
"...The results in portraits can be beautiful though with a slightly soft dreamy effect wide open (which has been improved with practice)...." Read more
"...With this lens, images seem to come to life and look super sharp, yet creamy and smooth at the same time...." Read more
"...Might not be as sharp wide open, but still makes images look nicer, a special feel, than any lens i owned...." Read more
"...The focus is quiet and accurate. The bokeh is "dreamy" and smooth. Contrast is excellent...saturation is excellent....this lens is the one!..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the camera lens. For example, they mention it does everything as well as advertised, works great at weddings, and for portrait photography. It has a learning curve, but it gives very unique results after you learn how. It's the best-performing option for Canon users, and it has excellent flare control. It is also lightning fast and works great in low light situations.
"...The 50mm and 85mm 1.2 lenses. When shooting wide open, they create magic, storybook like pictures...." Read more
"...The lens is highly useable at f/1.2 and quickly becomes sharp as one clamps down to f/2.8 in the center moving towards the border of the frame -..." Read more
"...I used it to shoot a local band in low ambient light and the results were amazing...." Read more
"...The lens immediately quit working and although it was still under warranty Canon refused to fix it under warranty because it had "water..." Read more
Customers are impressed with the low-light ability of the camera lens. They say it takes beautiful photos in low light, and the night shots are truly amazing. The f1.2 makes it a very bright lens, and it's light.
"...Pros:Great low-light ability at lower ISOsFast focusAmazing build qualityContrast and colours are beautiful..." Read more
"...awesome portraits, is great for just walking around, is very usable in limited-light..." Read more
"...Oh, and the night shots are truly amazing. This thing almost doesn't need any light. I'm still working on getting these shots right though...." Read more
"...It's also amazing in low light/indoor situations. Just bump up the ISO slightly, and f1.2 will take care of the rest...." Read more
Customers like the softness of the camera lens. They say that the bokeh from f/1.2 - 4.0 is buttery and smooth, making images look nicer and have a special feel. The weight and feel is fabulous, and it's supposed to do creamy out-of-focus bokéh for just about everything. Customers also say that it feels nice and solid in their hands when shooting in low light, and that it has some weight to it. They also say it'd be a great lens for a variety of shooting situations.
"...Feels nice and solid in your hands when shooting in low light without tripod1/2 stop faster than the Canon EF 50mm 1.4 USM..." Read more
"...With this lens, images seem to come to life and look super sharp, yet creamy and smooth at the same time...." Read more
"...not be as sharp wide open, but still makes images look nicer, a special feel, than any lens i owned...." Read more
"Yes, the lens does have a softness to it at f/1.2 (some copies worse than others), but that is what gives this lens a distinctive "dreamy"..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lenses. Some mention that it has a very defined focus point, the autofocus is quiet and accurate, and the bokeh is dreamy and smooth. However, others say that it is a little tricky at first, and it doesn't autofocus reliably. It's a bit slow to set focus, and may lose focus in the dark.
"...focus distance, has an extending/retracting lens while focusing, slower to focus (had to give my 5Dmk3 body a micro adjustment for the 85mm too),..." Read more
"...Pros:Great low-light ability at lower ISOsFast focusAmazing build qualityContrast and colours are beautiful..." Read more
"...This was especially difficult with off-center focus points, which seemed more touchy...." Read more
"...sure if it was just my luck with a good copy, but it has not had any focusing issues on my 5D or 5D MK II...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the camera lenses. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say it'a bit pricey.
"...It really is a great piece of glass for the price...." Read more
"...Overall, this is a fantastic lens and is worth every penny. Image quality and lens durability is more than worth the price...." Read more
"...All in all, it's an expensive lens, and to be honest, the 50mm 1.4 would probably suit just nicely for many out there, but if you have the extra $..." Read more
"...this will blow your mind! Its WELL worth the $ spent, but if you don't plan to shoot a lot of low light shots, save your $$ and get the f/1.4..." Read more
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Needless to say, the lens is a bit of a beast in terms of size and weight when compared to the other 50mm lenses Canon makes (I have owned the 1.8, 2.5 and 1.4 at some stage over the last few years). But I love the stability that weight gives to you when you hold it in your hands. Shooting wide open does take a lot of getting used to given the razor thin DoF, and I have made sure to use the centre point on my 5DMkII and 50D for best results. The results in portraits can be beautiful though with a slightly soft dreamy effect wide open (which has been improved with practice). The lens gets nicely sharp around 2.0 and tack sharp at 2.8. However, the whole deal with sharpness to me is second to the ability to be able to get the shot in the first place. That's where the 1.2 excels.
Regarding the "back focus issue" I went through the process of microadjusting all my lenses using this relatively easy yet effective method explained here: [...]. It turned out my 50mm 1.4 was focusing much more than my 1.2. I think the 50mm 1.4 was something like -15 and the 50mm 1.2 was -3. It seemed to be a consistent issue with my primes (though to varying degrees). My zooms were all pretty much spot-on. Simply must be to do with the wide apertures of the primes as DoF becomes thinner and thinner. 1.2 is as wide as it gets these days.
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The biggest caveat with this lens is, of course, the price. For that reason, I would say the best deal in terms of picture quality, low light ability, etc. is the Canon EF 50mm 1.4 USM. I still love that lens and have kept it for back-up and for whenever I need to travel. It really is a great piece of glass for the price. The 1.2 L is just that bit better though and, for my business, that's what I need to have.
Pros:
Great low-light ability at lower ISOs
Fast focus
Amazing build quality
Contrast and colours are beautiful
Bokeh is gorgeous even when stopped down (with nicely rounded aperture blades)
Feels nice and solid in your hands when shooting in low light without tripod
1/2 stop faster than the Canon EF 50mm 1.4 USM
Cons:
Heavy
Expensive
Takes some time to master using wide open
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM offers comparable image quality (though half a stop slower and less well built).
Hands down, this lens is my favorite lens and is absolutely fantastic. I've now owned this lens for 8 months and it is on my camera 90% of the time (that title was perviously held by my 35 1.4L). Using this lens at 1.2 is amazing; it allows you to really hone in on a certain subject which makes the image really strong and powerful; not to mention, delicious creamy bokeh and super sharpness. I am a wedding and senior portrait photographer and when I use 1.2 for a single subject face close-up, eyes are super sharp and colorful. Most of the time I use the lens at either 2.0 or 2.2, and images at those apertures are super colorful and sharp (much more so than the 50 1.4). With this lens, images seem to come to life and look super sharp, yet creamy and smooth at the same time. It's definitely brought my portraits up to a new level, and playing with the 1.2 this lens has is really fun!
Construction is beautiful! It's solid and heavy, as every L lens should be. I once (gasp!) dropped this lens VERY hard on concrete while trying (and apparently failing) to do a quick lens change. It fell face down, without a filter, and I was devastated to pick it up and inspect the damage. I was SO happy and relieved to see it survived the fall without any damages to the external structure or internal function. Believe me, I did several focus tests to make sure the focus was still accurate and nothing was "bumped" out of place for the fall, but have not noticed any changes in focusing speed, color, or sharpness since the fall 7 months ago.
I have not experienced the infamous focusing issues reported on some other reviews. I'm not sure if it was just my luck with a good copy, but it has not had any focusing issues on my 5D or 5D MK II. Focus was tack-sharp straight out of the box, and have not experienced any focusing issues since. Focus zips into place both quickly, and quietly.
Overall, this is a fantastic lens and is worth every penny. Image quality and lens durability is more than worth the price. I only wish I would have bought this lens sooner!
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