Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

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CANON EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Sharing the widest aperture of any lens in the range, the super fast EF 50mm f1.2L USM is a consummate low-light performer; ideal for controlling depth of field and shooting indoors flash free.

L-Series Quality

The lens embodies Canon's highest standards of L-series optics.

Large f/1.2 Aperture

Provides outstanding speed for shooting in low light conditions, without the need for flash.

Excellent Background Bokeh

A circular barrel aperture helps to create attractive, even background.

Fast Quiet Auto Focus

The ring USM drives rapid auto focus with near-silent operation.

Super Spectra Coating

Ensure accurate colour balance & high contrast, suppress flare & ghosting by absorbing light.

Passes Distance Information to E-TTL II

The lens passes distance information back to the camera's E-TTL II flash system to ensure optimal flash metering in any shooting situation.

L-Series Quality

The lens embodies Canon's highest standards of L-series optics.

Large f/1.2 Aperture

Provides outstanding speed for shooting in low light conditions, without the need for flash.

Excellent Background Bokeh

A circular barrel aperture helps to create attractive, even background.

Fast Quiet Auto Focus

The ring USM drives rapid auto focus with near-silent operation.

Super Spectra Coating

Ensure accurate colour balance & high contrast, suppress flare & ghosting by absorbing light.

Passes Distance Information to E-TTL II

The lens passes distance information back to the camera's E-TTL II flash system to ensure optimal flash metering in any shooting situation.

Selected shots from the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

  • EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

    Detailed Specifications

    Focal Length & Max. Aperture
    50mm 1:1.2
    Picture Size
    24 x 36mm
    Filter Diameter
    72mm
    Diagonal Angle of View
    46° (43.2mm)
    Verticle Angle of View
    27° (24mm)
    Horizontal Angle of View
    40° (36mm)
    Lens construction
    8 elements in 6 groups
    Minimum aperture
    f/16
    No. of aperture blades
    8
    Closest focusing distance (m)
    0.45m
    Focus drive
    Ring-type USM
    Dimensions
    85.4mm dia. x 65.5mm
    Image storage capacity (with 512mb flash card)
    Small / Normal: approx. 790 images