Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro

$149 USD
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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
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
Has Aperture Ring
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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Item CreatedNovember 3rd, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 3rd, 2025

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