Canon EF 50mm F1,4 USM

1290 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 19 expert reviews and 1271 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 86/100 and users rate it 90/100. The average review date is May 3, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 124467 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: May 21, 2013.

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Expert review by: Andy Westlake (dpreview.com)

Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM Lens Review

The EF 50mm F1.4 USM is Canon's mid-level offering in a range stuffed full of 50mm primes, covering all budgets from the ultra-cheap 50mm F1.8 mkII through to the stratospherically-priced 50mm F1.2 L USM. Although it was introduced in June 1993, fully...

Excellent image quality when stopped down ; Essentially no lateral chromatic aberration ; Fast and accurate autofocus with full-time manual override

Distinctly soft and 'dreamy' at wider apertures (F1.4-F1.8) ; Bokeh chromatic aberration, most visible at wide apertures ; Vignetting at wide apertures on full frame (essentially disappears by F2.8) ; Somwhat susceptible to flare

The Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM may be based upon a 37-year old optical design, but its performance in our studio tests clearly shows that it's not giving up yet. Sure the hairs are beginning to grey a little, and Sigma's new young pretender can outmuscle...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by: (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens

Ask a bunch of photographers what their favorite lens is - and you will likely hear the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens mentioned. It is sharp, small, light, inexpensive and with an f1.4 aperture, fast

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Expert review by: Webmaster (digitalphotographygear.com)

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Review

The Canon 50mm f/1.4 prime lens meets the demands of photographers who require a fast, low-light work horse with high quality optics and a superior build quality at an affordable price. This lens features

Mar, 2010

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Review

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Expert review by: Philip Greenspun (photo.net)

Canon EF 50/1.4 Lens

Canon's 50/1.4 is a bit heavier than the 50/1.8 but it gives you simultaneous AF/MF because of its USM focusing motor. It is one f-stop slower than the 50/1.0 but much lighter weight and less than one-sixth the price.

If you are going to limit yourself to one 50mm prime lens, this is the natural choice. It is reasonably light in weight, a joy to focus manually or automatically, has an 8-blade diaphragm so that out-of-focus highlights look natural (good "bokeh"), and...

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Consumer review by: Gil (jr.com)

Professional review of the Canon 50mm EF

Easy to use.

Consistent Output","Durable","Easy To Use","Enhances The Photographer","Lightweight

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Tracy Kessinger photography (beachcamera.com)

Love this lense

Love love love this lense. Produces beautiful portraits that are clear and crisp. Its very easy to use and to interchange. Its light weight and durable. I absolutely love it.

Consistent Output ; Durable ; Easy To Use ; Fast Recycling ; Lightweight ; Powerful Output ; Versatile

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: Tracy Kessinger photography (buydig.com)

Love this lense

Love love love this lense. Produces beautiful portraits that are clear and crisp. Its very easy to use and to interchange. Its light weight and durable. I absolutely love it.

Consistent Output ; Durable ; Easy To Use ; Fast Recycling ; Lightweight ; Powerful Output ; Versatile

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: chriscaines (warehouseexpress.com)

Wish I had bought this years ago

Learnt more about my camera in a week with this lens than ever before. This is a must for everyone.

Consistent Output","Durable","Easily Interchangeable","Lightweight","Quick Focus

Jul, 2012

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Product Specifications

The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a peerless new 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.