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Want to bring small things into full-sized view? Turn to the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro lens, which can uncover detail that would otherwise be impossible to detect by the naked eye. Ideal for shooting extremely minute subjects such as insects or the petals of a small flower, the lens offers a nine-element design and a floating optical system that focuses down from infinity to one-half life size (0.5x). Despite these macro optics, however, the lens also functions beautifully as a general-purpose normal lens. And should you want to focus down to life size (1:1), you can add an optional Life Size Converter EF to increase the working distance--a valuable feature in close-up shooting. Other details include a 46-degree diagonal angle of view, a 0.8-foot close focusing distance, and a one-year warranty.
Specifications
- Focal length: 50mm
- Maximum aperture: f/2.5
- Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 46 degrees
- Focus adjustment: Front group linear extension system with AFD
- Closest focusing distance: 0.8 feet
- Filter size: 52mm
- Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches long
- Weight: 9.9 ounces
- Warranty: 1 year
Product Description
50mm macro lens for Canon cameras
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
76 of 78 people found the following review helpful
By L. Jones
I never thought a $250 lens could be so good. I have been trying to buy lenses that are light-weight for my 20D, due to a neck injury problem, and this 50mm fits the bill.
Great in low light, and agree also, the bokeh is sweet. I do alot of bee chasing and manage some great macros with bees in flight with this one. All hand held. Can also take great indoor shots without flash, with a steady hand.I chose it also because it was one of the least expensive high rated canon 50mm's.
It goes well with another inexpensive canon lens, the 55-200mm ef f4.5-5.6 II, which also does well outdoors, including macro.
I am very pleased with both, and wouldn't part with them!
Great in low light, and agree also, the bokeh is sweet. I do alot of bee chasing and manage some great macros with bees in flight with this one. All hand held. Can also take great indoor shots without flash, with a steady hand.I chose it also because it was one of the least expensive high rated canon 50mm's.
It goes well with another inexpensive canon lens, the 55-200mm ef f4.5-5.6 II, which also does well outdoors, including macro.
I am very pleased with both, and wouldn't part with them!
92 of 97 people found the following review helpful
By Nobby Jockey
I bought this lens around three months ago for use with my Rebel XTI/400D. It has produced some nice shots and has great clarity and bokeh for portraits and the like. However, in this area it is really only as good as the "nifty fifty" 50mm f/1.8, which you can get on here for about $90.
For me, I like to take shots of insects and other animals that tend to be skittish. For that type of work, this lens is loud and finds it tough to focus quickly, so you need to work in manual mode. By the time you get the shot, the subject has moved out of the position you were after. Also, you don't get true 1:1 macro, so the details are not as good as if you fork out the extra for the 60mm Canon f2.8 Macro USM, which has the ultra quiet focus.
A recent review I read in a prestigious magazine put this lens a distant second to the Sigma Macro 50mm f2.8 EX DG, which costs about the same as this one and offers true 1:1 macro. If I could go back and buy that one I would.
For me, I like to take shots of insects and other animals that tend to be skittish. For that type of work, this lens is loud and finds it tough to focus quickly, so you need to work in manual mode. By the time you get the shot, the subject has moved out of the position you were after. Also, you don't get true 1:1 macro, so the details are not as good as if you fork out the extra for the 60mm Canon f2.8 Macro USM, which has the ultra quiet focus.
A recent review I read in a prestigious magazine put this lens a distant second to the Sigma Macro 50mm f2.8 EX DG, which costs about the same as this one and offers true 1:1 macro. If I could go back and buy that one I would.
79 of 85 people found the following review helpful
By S. Casper
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this lens back in March of 2005 to shoot static "Warhammer models" with my 10D. I found that longer lenses such as the Sigma 105mm, the Canon EF 100mm, and the Tamron SP Autofocus 90mm all were "too long" with the 10D's 1.6 focal crop and would result in requiring me to use a lot more physical space that what I had room for to get the shot.
The Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 is nearly a perfect match with the 10D for this purpose. Its small, its compact, and its short focal length do not require that I be standing three feet away from the model I'm shooting.
As far as shooting at non-static objects, such as insects, the lens is slow to focus and loud, in both noise and vibration, which results in "startled" subjects and missed shots.
The same also applies for non-macro shots as well. Its slow focus makes it a poor choice for action photography, and its loud enough to draw attention to you when you are attempting other shots as well.
The Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 is nearly a perfect match with the 10D for this purpose. Its small, its compact, and its short focal length do not require that I be standing three feet away from the model I'm shooting.
As far as shooting at non-static objects, such as insects, the lens is slow to focus and loud, in both noise and vibration, which results in "startled" subjects and missed shots.
The same also applies for non-macro shots as well. Its slow focus makes it a poor choice for action photography, and its loud enough to draw attention to you when you are attempting other shots as well.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
I'm disappointed too!
For me, I thought this would be an upgrade to a "niffty "fiffty" but it's basically the same thing but with Macro - minus the f-stop amount.
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Published 18 days ago by Reviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars
great lens
i bought it as a gift, but it takes great pictures. would recommend for any starting hobbyist or professional photographer.
Published 1 month ago by Steven LaLoggia
5.0 out of 5 stars
very nice
I love it, very nice. I have not had it long, and hav not been able to use it a lot, but so far so good
Published 1 month ago by Mary Willette
2.0 out of 5 stars
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
I did not like the quality of the Lens which was sent to me. I tested this lens earlier with my friend...and it was very good.
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Published 2 months ago by Naveen Kumar
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Beginners
Throws very good macro shots excellent lens to begin experimenting with macro photography. The only thing I do not like is that when I'm automatic mode I can not handle the zoom.
Published 2 months ago by Marilyn Rolon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lens is better than me
The only limitation this lens has is my limited skills at photography. I've take amazing macro shots with this. Canon really knows lenses.
Published 3 months ago by ShadySprings
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great lens, takes awsom pictures.
This lens was a present for my daughter who is a very talented photographer and she has been very impressed with what she can do with this lens so far.
Published 3 months ago by Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you need it is is woth it.
This is a very high quality lens if you are looking for accurate and detailed close ups.
The lens does make a but if nice when focusing but is worth every dollar. Read more
The lens does make a but if nice when focusing but is worth every dollar. Read more
Published 4 months ago by David FL
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice but slow
It's a very good lenses which works very well specially during good light conditions. Sometimes specially when de light is not good, the autofocus is very slow, but for the price... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Leo
5.0 out of 5 stars
You can't beat this "macro" lens for the money
Being that it isn't really a true macro lens (it does not give you true 1:1 without an added and very expensive extender piece), it does a wonderful job on closeups. With the 2. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Terrance Johnson
