EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens

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Bring your photography to new heights with the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens, a premium piece of equipment designed for serious photographers. As the fastest autofocus lens in its class, it's an indispensable asset for professionals and advanced amateurs alike. This lens is compatible with Canon's full-frame sensor Digital SLRs, such as the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS 5D, enhancing their performance while also delivering stunning results on APS-C/H sized sensor models.The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens is a shining example of Canon's commitment to optical excellence. Every feature of this lens, from its wide 72mm filter diameter to its dust and moisture-sealed construction, speaks to its professional quality. A high refraction glass molded aspherical lens element minimizes spherical aberration, ensuring fine detail and maximum image quality from corner to corner, even when the lens is used wide open.Ideal for portrait photography, the 50mm focal length allows you to capture waist-up portraits while maintaining an appropriate subject distance. The large maximum aperture of f/1.2 enables this lens to produce a shallow depth of field, softening the background and making subjects stand out. This large aperture also allows for higher shutter speeds, enabling you to shoot in lower light and prevent blurring caused by subject movement or camera shake.The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens also boasts a fast autofocus speed and response time, thanks to Canon's ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM), which quietly drives the lens. A full-time manual focus feature allows photographers to fine-tune the sharpness of their images, even when the lens is set for autofocus.Designed to deliver the best possible optical quality while withstanding the demands of professional use, this lens features eight lens elements in six groups for high resolution. Advanced coating suppresses flare and ghosting, while a glass molded (GMO) aspherical element reduces spherical aberration and linear distortion. Dust and moisture-resistant components in the lens mount, switches, and focus ring ensure the lens's durability in a wide variety of shooting conditions. Experience the difference of the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens, a testament to Canon's heritage of optical excellence..

  • Product Features

    • Ultra-large aperture for a narrow depth of field and soft background blur.
    • Suitable for any shooting situation.
    • Lens coating and construction are optimized to minimize the ghosting and flare that frequently occurs when lenses are used with digital cameras..
    • High-performance, weather-resistant lens delivers all the superb image resolution and contrast you expect in a Canon L Series Lens..
    • ENHANCED OPTICAL PERFORMANCE - Minimize aberrations and distortions with the aspherical lens element, delivering exceptional image quality with edge-to-edge sharpness and clarity..
    • Wipe clean
    • Imported
  • Product Dimensions

    • 1.85
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Here's what customers think
  • The lens offers excellent image quality, with stunning bokeh and sharpness, especially when stopped down.
  • It performs well in low light and has fast autofocus, making it suitable for portraits, weddings, and other challenging conditions.
  • The robust, weather-sealed build can withstand heavy use.
  • The ultra-wide f/1.2 aperture requires careful focusing technique, and the lens may not be the sharpest when used wide open compared to other 50mm options.
  • Overall, this lens is a worthwhile investment for photographers who can fully utilize its capabilities.
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MissX2m1
7 months ago
from Northern New Jersey, USA

Lovely Portrait Lens.

It's a lovely portrait lens that can also be used as a prime "normal" lens.

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TomH
2 years ago
from DFW

Very special lens that can produce wonderfully artistic photos

This is a very special 50mm lens. At f 1.2 it has a razor shallow depth of field which can be used to create incredible images. That said the f stop often needs to be selected to capture the depth needed to provide the proper split between what is or is not in focus. I’ve never had this lens miss focus but it’s possible to have too narrow a depth of field. This is really a lens that can produce extraordinary artistic images. Highly recommended.

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External reviewer
3 years ago

50 mm 1.2

Been shooting with a 50 mm for years, it was time for new one, I love this lens

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External reviewer
3 years ago

Worth Every Penny

Highly recommended! The focal distance of 50mm is very versatile so can be used for portrait and also can be used for some urban photography. This lens delivers a monster bokeh. I cannot praise it enough, I have RF glass (non-L) that cannot compete with this one.

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KGB
4 years ago
from Charlotte, NC

Excellent quality

Very pleased with this purchase. The lens was shipped quickly and very carefully packaged. It is in pristine condition.

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Amber247
4 years ago
from Northern California

Love This Lens!

I couldn't be happier with this lens...so much bokeh! I absolutely love it.

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Conman
5 years ago
from CO

Way over priced.

Heavy, expensive, only a fixed 50mm lens. Blurry background. Slow autofocus.

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kristerdell
5 years ago
from Asheville, NC

A real one

My husband and I shoot 60+ weddings a year together, and this is my hands down go-to lens. It's great for details, portraits, landscapes--it really does it all, and has a sharpness and look that I love. If I'm worried I won't have enough room in a space, I reach for the 35mm, and if I want dreamy bokeh I go for the 85mm, but of all our lenses the 50mm gets most of my love. I don't typically shoot below 2.2 for the sake of sharpness, but in low light situations with enough room the 50mm really pulls through. Love it, chef's kiss, buy it!

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