Name: Canon EF Mount 50mm f 1.8 AF Lens Tested (READ)
Brand: Canon
Price: 55 USD
Availability: InStock

Bears significant signs of wear, with extensive dings, scrapes, scratches, and possibly cracks or heavy brassing. Glass elements may have imperfections that could affect image quality. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

Tested and working, please note, the focus ring can be stiff/grindy. Also, there is a small scratch on the rear element but this does not show up...read more.

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II is a compact and lightweight prime lens ideal for portrait, street, and travel photography. With its fast f/1.8 aperture, it excels in low-light conditions and produces beautiful background blur (bokeh).

Allows for excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field for creative photography.

Fast f/1.8 Aperture

Weighing only 130g, this lens is easy to carry and perfect for travel.

Compact and Lightweight Design

Provides a natural perspective, making it versatile for various photography styles.

Standard 50mm Focal Length

Compatible with all Canon EOS cameras with an EF mount.

Canon EF Mount Compatibility

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II is a **prime** lens designed for the **Canon EF mount**, covering a **full-frame** image circle and fitting Canon's wide range of DSLR bodies. Its **f/1.8 maximum aperture** makes it a capable choice when light is limited, and the **50mm standard focal length** delivers a natural, versatile perspective suited to many types of photography. At just **130g**, it's remarkably easy to carry, whether attached to your camera all day or tucked into a bag. The **52mm filter thread** is a common standard, giving you access to a wide selection of affordable filter accessories. Focusing is handled with support for both **autofocus and manual focus**, providing flexibility for different shooting styles. Note that this lens has **no image stabilization**, so keeping that in mind when shooting handheld at slower shutter speeds is important. Overall, it's a straightforward, lightweight full-frame prime for Canon EF DSLR shooters.

A fixed 50mm focal length delivers a natural, versatile perspective suitable for portraits, street, and everyday photography.

50mm f/1.8 Prime

Wide maximum aperture allows for shooting in lower-light conditions and produces a shallower depth of field to separate subjects from backgrounds.

f/1.8 Maximum Aperture

Compatible with the full range of Canon EF-mount DSLRs, including both full-frame and APS-C bodies.

Canon EF Mount

Image circle covers full-frame sensors with no vignetting, and works equally well on APS-C crop-sensor bodies.

Full-Frame Coverage

Built-in autofocus motor allows automated focus acquisition when paired with compatible Canon DSLR bodies.

Autofocus Support

Supports manual focus override for situations where precise focus control is preferred over autofocus.

Manual Focus Option

At just 130g, this is one of the lightest lenses in the Canon EF lineup, making it ideal for travel and all-day shooting.

130g Lightweight Body

Standard 52mm filter thread provides compatibility with a wide range of affordable, commonly available filter accessories.

52mm Filter Thread

User Manual

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens

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Tested and working, please note, the focus ring can be stiff/grindy. Also, there is a small scratch on the rear element but this does not show up in images.Contact for Questions.

Tested and working, please note, the focus ring can be stiff/grindy. Also, there is a small scratch on the rear element but this does not show up in images. Contact for Questions.

Canon EF Mount 50mm f 1.8 AF Lens Tested (READ)

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