Canon EF 50 mm F/1.8 II Lens

The Canon EF 50 mm F/1.8 II Lens is a conventional length prime lens using a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8. It happens to be effective in low light conditions while offering a shallow depth of field focus. This lens is the lightest EF lens in the Canon collection, with a weight of a mere 130g and is well suited for everyday use. Gaussian optics supply sharp delineation all the way through the focus range down to the minimum focus distance of 45cm, as well as an exceptional contrast and colour balance.

The Canon EF 50 mm lens is perfect for street and general photography

Product features:

• An f/1.8 maximum aperture is beneficial in low light situations and offers shallow depth of field focusing.
• A very lightweight (130g) and easy to operate lens.
• Minimum focus distance is 45cm.
• Ideal lens for general and street photography.
• Great for low light situations.

Photograph taken by Lokir

As part of the critically acclaimed EF lens relatives, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II offers a built-in AF motor to deliver fast, direct AF functionality. The lens also consists of an electromagnetic diaphragm, that guarantees the right mechanical aperture position is accomplished every time.

A virtually circular aperture diaphragm gives out of focus areas a softer, considerably more uniform feel. Sharp foreground objects are prominent next to a smooth blurred backdrop.Super Spectra coatings ensure accurate colour balance and improve contrast. Additionally they minimize flare and ghosting, which is a frequent issue induced by light bouncing off a camera's sensor.

The body of the Canon EF 50 mm F/1.8 II Lens is made of long lasting plastics and the lens mount is made from solid metal, it also features a distance window with an infrared index. A 5 blade maximum aperture of f/1.8 provides this lens the capability to produce depth of field effects. The lens is of a high quality, like all  Canon's finest multi-coated glass.

Photograph taken by Kurdukov

The optical construction of this Canon lens is made up of 6 lens elements, with no unique elements. This lens works with a front extension focusing system, driven by an AFD motor. The front of the lens is not going to rotate when focusing, which makes it suitable for circular polarisers.

Due to the low price and very razor-sharp optical quality, this lens has attained the personal preference of a lot of photography enthusiasts. Undoubtedly, when shooting at f/1.8, it provides a very shallow depth of field which can be necessary for isolating subjects against a blurred background (bokeh).

This standard focal length 50mm lens works well in a great number of shooting scenarios, and is well suited for day-to-day shooting. An affordable, premium quality standard lens which has a fast maximum aperture.The 50 mm focal length of this Canon camera lens helps make it perfect for street and general photography.