| Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras |  | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
Department: Cameras & Camcorders
List Price: $1,799.99
Buy New: $1,450.00
as of 9/10/2010 05:48 EDT details
You Save: $349.99 (19%)
New (8) Refurbished (1) from $1,450.00
Seller: 17th Street Photo
Rating:  49 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Aperture: 1.2
Maximum Focal Length: 50
Minimum Focal Length: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 1236B004
Model: 1236B004
UPC: 013803064551
EAN: 0013803064551
Release Date: December 5, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | High-performance, weather-resistant standard lens | | • | AF with full-time manual focus | | • | 50mm focal length | | • | f1.2 maximum aperture; 72mm filter size | | • | UltraSonic Motor (USM) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens is a peerless standard lens for Canon digital SLR cameras. The lens is suitable for any shooting situation, with a lens coating and construction type that are optimized to minimize the ghosting and flare that frequently occurs when lenses are used with digital cameras. The lens also offers an ultra-large aperture that produces a narrow depth of field and the type of soft background blur so loved by photographers everywhere. The high-performance, weather-resistant lens delivers all the superb image resolution and contrast you expect in a Canon L Series lens. Specifications
- Focal length: 50mm
- Maximum aperture: f/1.2
- Lens construction: 8 elements in 6 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 46 degrees (with full-frame cameras)
- Focus adjustment: AF with full-time manual
- Closest focusing distance: 1.48 feet
- Filter size: 72mm
- Dimensions: 3.4 inches in diameter and 2.6 inches long
- Weight: 19.2 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
Product Description
Product Name: EF 50mm f / 1.2L USM Telephoto LensMarketing Information: 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. Product Type: Telephoto Lens
Technical Information
Focal Length: 50mmAperture Range: f/1.2
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions: 3.4" Diameter x 2.6" LengthWeight: 19.2 oz - lens only
Miscellaneous
Compatibility: EOS SLR Cameras
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 49
 excellent low light shooting September 9, 2010
iasoccer4 (GAINESVILLE, FL, US)
The ability for this lens to focus in a low light situation is absolutely amazing. I set up a single candle as my light source and there was no problem in finding the eyes as a focus point. the bokeh is absolutely beautiful. Shooting at f1.2 produces very good images, but very shallow depth of field, so be careful with recomposing shots. very solid build. Initially bought the sigma 50mm f1.4, returned because of focus issues.
Canon 50mm F1.2 L September 6, 2010
Tanpoco (Las Vegas, NV)
Most of all the folks complaining about this lens have older Camera's, the new Canon 5d Mark II and of course the Canon 1DS line work fine with this lens. I have a Canon 1DS Mark II and i love the pictures it produces with this lens. A friend of mine has a Canon 5D Mark I and he has the same issue that everyone is complaining about, so i guess long story short "If you can afford a lens this expensive, then upgrade your body to the newer Canon's with the updated sensors.
amazing lens August 28, 2010
Standingtree
After using it, i have to say it is not sharp and have some focus problems with the mid point on 5d2
however, the photos created by this lens with my 5d2 are truly great. I have the 85L II and have to say that some photos were very comparable
And you do not need to step back too much to take a whole body photo compared to the 85L or 135L
highly recommended
Favorite Lens August 18, 2010
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I toyed for months over buying this lens. I was very happy with my 50 1.4, and was leery over purchasing this lens because of various focusing issues and mixed reviews I've read. One day, however, I decided to take the plunge and am so happy that I did.
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!
Amazing lens August 8, 2010
edfrompa (Pa.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you want a lens to give you amazing clarity, amazing bokah, without using Photoshop or Lightroom, straight from the camera, done, finished product. The colors are phenomenal. Then you need to buy the 50L lens, you pay for what you get, everyone speaks of the 50mm1/4 giving great photos, and it does. But there is no comparison to the 50mmL and 50mm1/4. It is like driving a BMW and a Ford, they will both get you where you want to go, but the ride is what counts.Apples and Oranges folks.
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