Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

$82 USD
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Specifications

Basic Information

Mount
EF - Canon
Announced Date
December 1990
Release Date
December 1990
MSRP At Launch
$79 USD
MPB Max Price
$82 USD
Weight
130 g
Dimensions
Length41mm
Diameter68.2mm

Optics

Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
50mm
Image Circle Size
Full-frame
Magnification
0.15x
Minimum Focus Distance
1.48ft / 0.45m
Number of Elements
6
Number of Element Groups
5
Has Diffractive Optics
No

Aperture

Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Number of Diaphragm Blades
5
Has Rounded Diaphragm Blades
No

Focus

Has Autofocus
Yes
Focus Motor Type
DC Motor
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
No

Filters

Accepts Filter Types
Front Screw-on
Front Filter Thread Size
52mm

Accessories

Has Lens Hood
No
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