The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens is a high-performance prime lens that offers exceptional versatility for a variety of photography needs. Its fast f/1.4 aperture excels in low-light conditions, enabling photographers to capture sharp, detailed images with a beautifully blurred background. This 50mm f1.4 lens is perfect for portraits, close-ups, and everyday photography, delivering stunning subject isolation and control over depth of field.
The lens also features advanced Gaussian optics and Super Spectra Coating, ensuring sharpness, contrast, and color accuracy, even in challenging lighting environments. With fast and quiet autofocus powered by the Ultrasonic Motor (USM), the Canon 50mm prime lens allows photographers to capture spontaneous moments with ease. Its full-time manual focus control further enhances its versatility, making it ideal for both fast-paced shooting and detailed adjustments.
Designed for Canon DSLR cameras, this lens is compatible with both full-frame and APS-C models, providing flexibility for various setups. Whether you’re a professional or an enthusiast, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is an essential tool in any photographer’s kit, offering superior image quality and creative possibilities.
Features
Fast Maximum Aperture (f/1.4)
- The bright f/1.4 aperture allows for excellent performance in low-light situations. It enables photographers to capture images in challenging lighting conditions without compromising image quality. Additionally, the wide aperture offers precise control over depth of field, making it ideal for achieving a beautiful background blur and isolating subjects.
Optical Design
- The Gaussian optics design, incorporating two high refractive index elements, effectively minimizes spherical aberrations and distortion. This results in images with high sharpness and clarity, ensuring accurate rendering of subjects.
Super Spectra Coating
- The application of Super Spectra coating to individual lens elements plays a crucial role in reducing flare and ghosting. This is especially beneficial when shooting in difficult lighting conditions, as it enhances contrast and color accuracy, contributing to overall image quality.
Autofocus Performance
- The micro Ultrasonic Motor (USM) in the lens provides fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance. This feature is particularly advantageous for capturing spontaneous moments or when working in environments where minimal noise is crucial. The full-time manual focus control further enhances the versatility of the lens. Allowing photographers to fine-tune focus manually even in autofocus mode.
Compatibility
- Designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, the lens can also be used with APS-C models, providing an 80mm equivalent focal length. This versatility makes it suitable for various camera bodies, offering flexibility to photographers with different preferences.
Rounded Eight-Blade Diaphragm
- The rounded eight-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality, enhancing the visual appeal of images with shallow depth of field. This feature is advantageous for creative and artistic applications, such as portraits or when emphasizing specific details in a scene.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Box Includes
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens
- Front Cap
- Back Cap
