Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
$149
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Specifications
Basic Information
Mount
EF - Canon
Announced Date
December 1987
Release Date
December 1987
MSRP At Launch
$246 USD
MPB Max Price
$149 USD
Weight
280 g
Dimensions
Length63mm
Diameter67.6mm
Optics
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
50mm
Image Circle Size
Full-frame
Magnification
0.5x
Minimum Focus Distance
0.75ft / 0.23m
Number of Elements
9
Number of Element Groups
8
Has Diffractive Optics
No
Aperture
Maximum Aperture
f/2.5
Minimum Aperture
f/32
Number of Diaphragm Blades
6
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
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