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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens
 
 

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens

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  • 50mm
  • Macro
  • F/2.5
  • Filter Thread 52mm
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 3.7 x 3.2 inches ; 12 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B00006I53V
  • Item model number: 2537A003
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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    #50 in  Camera & Photo > Lenses > SLR Camera Lenses
    #64 in  Camera & Photo > Lenses > Digital Camera Lenses
    #78 in  Camera & Photo > Accessories > Film Camera Accessories
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: September 22, 2002

Product Description

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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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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A fine lens, but not one without its limitations, June 2, 2006
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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.
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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great macro and prime for the price, May 12, 2005
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!
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Canon EF 50mm f/2.5, October 10, 2006
I bought this lens to go with my Canon Digital Rebel XT. I absolutely love this lens. I got it to try some insect and other macro shots and it has served this purpose very well. With some practice this lens will produce fantastic macros with some great bokeh to boot.
I read the other reviews and must say that I have never scared an insect away with the noise as mentioned before. And I have taken countless insect shots with this lens. It is a bit louder than the other lenses I have but I don't see it to be a problem. The one problem I do encounter is when using the autofocus in a busy closeup scene it often will focus on the background instead of say a closer insect on a flower. When this happens I just flip it to manual and focus that way. No big deal.
Overall, great lens for an even greater price. Definitely worth it. (I submitted a photo of a bee that I took a couple of days ago with this lens as an example.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Macro Away.
I use the lens for close up product shots for a business that my partner runs. I also use it for shots of my work for my portfolio. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mandy J. Stinson

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little lens for the price.
I've been looking for a reasonably priced macro lens for taking pictures of my husband's scale models, and wanted to get all of the fine details that a macro lens can find... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Terri

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Lens
I bought this for my adult daughter. She loves the lens and the pictures she has shown me using this lens have been awesome. Read more
Published 10 months ago by V. Morris

5.0 out of 5 stars Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro lens
Great lens. I shoot with a Canon 5D Mark2. Great clarity from this lens for a compact macro it is very light weight. easy to carry and a great addition to my bag. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kimberly D. Metzger

5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure
My first Macro lens on the Xti -- I am loving using it so far. The picture clarity is as sharp as can be, lovely background blur, great color. Read more
Published 12 months ago by James Starritt

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for macro not 1x1 and portrail
I bought it to use as macro, but be careful if you want it to use 1x1. As portrail photografy, is also excellent and very lightful.
Published 13 months ago by Luis Valls Robles

4.0 out of 5 stars A pretty nice package.
If you're looking for a 50mm lens that's sharp, built better than the Canon 50/1.8 and less expensive than the 50/1.4, this is a good choice. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Coronet Blue

4.0 out of 5 stars great macro lens for the price
Some of reservations people have in their reviews are right--the lens is slightly noisy, it does sometimes hunt a little for focus, and it is only 1:2 magnification, not 1:1. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Daniel Koretz

2.0 out of 5 stars A nice, fast lens, but not great for true macro work.
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. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Nobby Jockey

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Bought this lens for my Canon XTi in anticipation of a trip to Yellowstone. Obviously the telephoto was the lens of choice for most wildlife shots, but this macro lens was a... Read more
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