Name: Canon EF 50mm f1.2 L USM Lens
Brand: Canon
SKU: UCE-06-3500-4 5584842
Price: 673.87 USD
Availability: InStock

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Canon EF 50mm f1.2 L USM Lens delivers a bright f/1.2 aperture, natural perspective, and beautiful portrait results. Explore it today.

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens is a prime lens known for its large maximum aperture and crisp image delivery, perfect for portrait photography and low light conditions.

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a professional-grade lens designed for exceptional image quality and performance. With its fast f/1.2 aperture, it excels in low-light conditions and provides beautiful background blur for portraits.

The f/1.2 maximum aperture allows for superior low-light performance and depth-of-field control with advanced optical design.

Ultra-Fast Aperture

Canon's premium L-series lens design ensures exceptional image quality and durability with professional-grade construction.

L-Series Optics

Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) provides fast, smooth, and silent autofocus operation with full-time manual focus override.

USM Autofocus

Incorporates one aspherical element to control spherical aberrations and achieve a higher degree of image sharpness with Super Spectra coating.

Optical Design

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a **full-frame** compatible **prime** lens designed for **Canon EF mount DSLR** cameras. Its standout specification is the **f/1.2 maximum aperture**, which places it among the fastest lenses available in the standard focal length range. The **50mm focal length** sits squarely in the standard range, delivering a field of view that tends to feel natural and unforced across a wide variety of subjects and environments. The lens offers both **autofocus and manual focus** capability, giving shooters control over how they acquire focus depending on their needs. A **72mm filter thread** provides compatibility with a broad selection of standard photographic filters. Weighing **545g**, the lens has a solid, well-built feel appropriate for its specification level. There is **no image stabilization** on board, so handheld shooting in challenging light will depend on the photographer's technique or any in-body stabilization their camera may offer. Overall, the optical and mechanical package here is built around that headline **f/1.2 aperture** and the flexibility of the **Canon EF mount** ecosystem.

One of the widest available apertures in a 50mm prime, enabling shooting in low ambient light and producing an extremely shallow depth of field.

f/1.2 Maximum Aperture

Part of Canon's professional L-Series lineup, constructed to the higher optical and build quality standards expected in demanding shooting environments.

Canon L-Series Build

Ultrasonic motor delivers fast, near-silent autofocus with full-time manual focus override without switching out of AF mode.

Ring-Type USM Autofocus

Standard focal length produces a natural, close-to-human-eye field of view well suited to portraits, street, documentary, and general-purpose photography.

50mm Full-Frame Prime

Compatible with the full range of Canon EF mount DSLR bodies, including full-frame models such as the 5D and 1D series.

Canon EF Mount

Covers the complete 35mm sensor area on full-frame bodies with no vignetting concerns on compatible Canon EF cameras.

Full-Frame Image Circle

Standard 72mm front thread accepts widely available circular polarizer, ND, and UV filters.

72mm Filter Thread

Substantial weight and build quality reflects the large-aperture optical design and professional-grade materials used throughout the lens.

545g Solid Construction

User Manual

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens

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The Canon EF 50mm f1.2 L USM Lens is a highly regarded standard prime lens known for its bright aperture and natural perspective. This good-condition lens is a strong choice for portraits, low-light shooting, and everyday creative work, offering the classic rendering that makes a 50mm prime so versatile. Key Features<ul><li>50mm Prime Focal Length: A classic standard view that works well for portraits, street photography, and general-purpose shooting.</li><li>Fast f/1.2 Aperture: Excellent for low-light conditions and for creating a shallow depth of field with smooth background separation.</li><li>Canon EF Mount: Designed for Canon EF-mount DSLR systems and compatible with a wide range of Canon bodies.</li><li>L-Series Design: Part of Canon's professional L line, offering a premium build and dependable handling.</li><li>USM Autofocus: Delivers quick, quiet autofocus performance for stills and video use.</li><li>Creative Versatility: A dependable lens for portraits, detail shots, indoor work, and subject isolation.</li><li>Solid Used Condition: Offered in good condition, making it a practical option for photographers seeking premium optics at a used-market value.</li></ul> If you're looking for a fast normal prime with distinctive character and strong everyday usability, this Canon 50mm lens is a compelling addition to your kit.
 
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Canon EF 50mm f1.2 L USM Lens

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Canon EF 50mm f1.2 L USM Lens

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