The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is a high-performance, standard prime lens that is widely regarded as an essential tool for both serious enthusiasts and professional photographers. Utilizing a Gaussian optical design with two high-refraction lens elements, it eliminates astigmatism and suppresses astigmatic difference to deliver crisp, clear images even at the maximum aperture. Its ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM) drives the autofocus system with remarkable speed and silence, while allowing for full-time manual focus override without leaving AF mode.
Ideally suited for portraiture, travel, and documentary photography, the bright f/1.4 maximum aperture provides extensive control over depth of field, allowing photographers to isolate subjects against a creamy, smooth background. The lens features Super Spectra coatings that ensure accurate color balance and enhance contrast, effectively reducing flare and ghosting that can occur with digital sensors. Robust yet lightweight, this lens offers the optical fidelity required for high-resolution production environments.
Technical Specifications:
- Focal Length: 50mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Lens Construction: 7 Elements in 6 Groups
- Angle of View: 46°
- Minimum Focus Distance:45m
- Filter Thread Diameter: 58mm
- Focus Motor: Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
- Diaphragm Blades: 8
- Dimensions (Diameter x Length):8 x 50.5 mm
- Weight: 290g
