Specifications
Basic Information
Mount
EF - Canon
Release Date
August 24, 2006
MSRP At Launch
$1,600 USD
MSRP Now
$1,399 USD
MPB Max Price
$669 USD
Dimensions
Length65.5mm
Diameter85.8mm
Optics
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
50mm
Image Circle Size
Full-frame
Magnification
0x
Minimum Focus Distance
1.48ft / 0.45m
Number of Elements
8
Number of Element Groups
6
Has Diffractive Optics
No
Aperture
Maximum Aperture
f/1.2
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Number of Diaphragm Blades
8
Has Rounded Diaphragm Blades
Yes
Focus
Has Autofocus
Yes
Focus Motor Type
USM
Has AF/MF Switch
Yes
Has Focus Ring
Yes
Has Internal Focus
No
Front Element Rotates
No
Stabilization
Has Image Stabilization
No
Build & Controls
Mount Material
Metal
Has Weather Sealing
Yes
Filters
Accepts Filter Types
Front Screw-on
Front Filter Thread Size
72mm
Accessories
Has Lens Hood
Yes
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