Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Wide Angle Macro Lens

The images are fantastically sharp where you want them to be, the bokeh is beautifully diffused and the f/2.5 constant aperture makes this lens a delight to use. I would suggest this prime lens to anyone who wants to start occupying themselves with macro photography.

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Wide Angle Macro Lens Description

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens

A superior-performance lens offering excellent optics and focusing from infinity down to one-half life size (0.5x). Its nine-element design features a floating optical system, which ensures top-notch performance even at close focusing distances. Light and compact, it functions beautifully as a general-purpose normal lens.

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Lens Top view

The optional accessory Life Size Converter EF enables focusing down to life size (1:1), and actually increases working distance - very desirable in close-up shooting.

Lightweight and compact macro lens for close-ups up to half lifesize(or full lifesize with optional converter). Floating system for superior delineation at all focusing distances. With a large f/2.5 aperture for beautiful background blur. A good multi-purpose lens for portraiture and normal perspective applications.

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Lens Mount

Features

Want to bring small things into full-sized view? Turn to the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro lens, which can uncover detail that would otherwise be impossible to detect by the naked eye. Ideal for shooting extremely minute subjects such as insects or the petals of a small flower, the lens offers a nine-element design and a floating optical system that focuses down from infinity to one-half life size (0.5x).

Despite these macro optics, however, the lens also functions beautifully as a general-purpose normal lens. And should you want to focus down to life size (1:1), you can add an optional Life Size Converter EF to increase the working distance--a valuable feature in close-up shooting. Other details include a 46-degree diagonal angle of view, a 0.8-foot close focusing distance, and a one-year warranty.

Specifications

Overview
Lens stylePrime lens  
Max Format Size 35mm FF  
Lens focal length50 mm  
Stabilization type No  
Camera mount Canon EF  
Angle of view 46°  
Aperture (lens diaphragm)
Largest aperture opening F2.5  
Smallest aperture opening F32.0  
Includes aperture ring No  
Total diaphragm blades 6  
Optical
Total Elements 9  
Number of Groups 8  
Focusing
Minimum focus distance 0.23 m (9.06")  
Maximum magnification ratio 0.5 x - 1:2  
Autofocus type Yes  
Lens motor Micromotor  
Full time manual focus No  
Focusing method Extending front  
Lens distance scale Yes  
Depth of field scale Yes  
Physical features
Overall weight280 g (0.62 lb)  9.9 oz.  
Lens diameter 68 mm (2.66")  
Overall length 63 mm (2.48")  
Construction materials Metal barrel, metal mount  
Sealing No  
Lens color Black  
Filter thread size 52 mm  
Lens hood included No  
Tripod collar included No  
Optional accessories Hard Case LHP-C10 Soft Case ES-C9/LP814


Item Includes

• EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens
• Instruction Book
• One Year Limited Warranty Card

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