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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens

Description

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 STM is a compact, lightweight standard prime lens loved for its exceptional versatility and classic perspective. Providing a focal length that closely matches the human eye’s natural field of view, this lens is an indispensable tool for portraiture, everyday snapshots, and low-light photography. Its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture delivers shallow depth of field, rendering beautiful background blur (bokeh) that makes your subject pop while isolating them from distracting backgrounds. Updated with a stepping motor (STM), the lens provides near-silent, smooth continuous autofocus operation that is ideal for both high-speed still photography and professional video capture.

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications for Canon EF 50mm Lens
Feature Specification
Focal Length 50mm (80mm equivalent on APS-C sensors)
Lens Mount Canon EF
Maximum Aperture f/1.4
Minimum Aperture f/22
Format Compatibility Full-Frame / APS-C
Angle of View 46° (on Full-Frame)
Minimum Focus Distance 14.16 inches (35 cm)
Focus Drive Actuator STM (Stepping Motor) with Full-Time Manual Override
Filter Diameter 58 mm
Weight 5.6 oz (160 g)
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