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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

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Features

  • Weather-resistant standard lens
  • Focal Length & Maximum Aperture-50mm F/1.2, Closest Focusing Distance - 1.48 ft. / 0.45m
  • AF with full-time manual focus, 72mm filter size
  • Ultrasonic Motor (USM), Lens not zoomable
  • Purchase this product between May 1, 2016 and July 30, 2016 and get 13 months of free damage protection from Canon. The product must be registered within 30 days of the purchase date to be eligible.

Description

What’s in the box: Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Autofocus Lens, E-72U 72mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), ES-78 Lens Hood, Lens Case LP1214, 1-year warranty. From the Manufacturer Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens.

Brand: Canon


Focal Length Description: 50mm prime lens


Lens Type: Standard


Compatible Mountings: Canon EF


Camera Lens Description: Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM


Product Dimensions: 7.28 x 5.51 x 5.79 inches


Item Weight: 1.8 pounds


Item model number: 1257B002


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: October 2, 2001


Department: Lenses


Manufacturer: Canon Cameras US


Frequently asked questions

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM lens is renowned for its exceptionally wide aperture of f/1.2, allowing for superior low-light performance and a very shallow depth of field. This feature, combined with its L-series designation, signifies premium build quality, superior optics, and enhanced durability, making it an excellent choice for professional photographers seeking a high-performance prime lens.

Yes, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM lens is compatible with all Canon DSLR cameras. It's designed to fit perfectly on both full-frame and APS-C sensor Canon cameras, providing different field-of-view coverage, which becomes equivalent to an 80mm lens on APS-C cameras due to the crop factor.

Absolutely. The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM lens is not only excellent for photography but also highly suitable for video shooting. Its wide aperture allows for filming in low light conditions and achieving a cinematic depth of field. The Ultrasonic Motor (USM) provides swift and quiet autofocus, beneficial for video recording to minimize noise interference.

The build quality of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM lens is top-notch, as it's part of Canon's luxury (L) series. These lenses are constructed to meet professional standards of durability and optical performance. It features weather-sealing to protect against dust and moisture, making it reliable in various shooting conditions. The high-quality glass and coatings also reduce chromatic aberrations and flaring, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images.

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The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens receives high praise from its users for its outstanding performance in low light situations and its ability to produce images with beautiful bokeh, making it a favorite among portrait photographers. However, it comes at a high price point and its hefty build requires some time to get used to. Reviewers noted its durability, with one mentioning surviving a hard fall without damage. Despite concerns about focusing issues, users report sharp and colorful images when using the correct techniques for wide aperture settings.

Pros

  • 📸 Great low-light performance
  • ✨ Beautiful bokeh and sharp images
  • 🛠 Solid and durable construction
  • 🖌 Excellent color rendition and contrast
  • 🔍 Fast and quiet autofocus

Cons

  • ⚖️ Heavy in hand
  • 💵 High price point
  • 🕰 Requires practice to master shooting wide open
  • 🔧 Some concerns about focusing issues, though not experienced by all

Should I Buy It?

If you are serious about photography and looking for a lens that excels in portrait and low-light situations, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM is a worthwhile investment. Its build quality, image sharpness, and bokeh are unparalleled, making it a favorite amongst professionals. However, consider the price and the learning curve for best results at wide apertures.

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I toyed for months over buying this lens. I was very happy with my 50 1.4, and was leery over purchasing this lens because of various focusing issues and mixed reviews I've read. One day, however, I decided to take the plunge and am so happy that I did. Hands down, this lens is my favorite lens and is absolutely fantastic. I've now owned this lens for 8 months and it is on my camera 90% of the time (that title was perviously held by my 35 1.4L). Using this lens at 1.2 is amazing; it allows you to really hone in on a certain subject which makes the image really strong and powerful; not to mention, delicious creamy bokeh and super sharpness. I am a wedding and senior portrait photographer and when I use 1.2 for a single subject face close-up, eyes are super sharp and colorful. Most of the time I use the lens at either 2.0 or 2.2, and images at those apertures are super colorful and sharp (much more so than the 50 1.4). With this lens, images seem to come to life and look super sharp, yet creamy and smooth at the same time. It's definitely brought my portraits up to a new level, and playing with the 1.2 this lens has is really fun! Construction is beautiful! It's solid and heavy, as every L lens should be. I once (gasp!) dropped this lens VERY hard on concrete while trying (and apparently failing) to do a quick lens change. It fell face down, without a filter, and I was devastated to pick it up and inspect the damage. I was SO happy and relieved to see it survived the fall without any damages to the external structure or internal function. Believe me, I did several focus tests to make sure the focus was still accurate and nothing was "bumped" out of place for the fall, but have not noticed any changes in focusing speed, color, or sharpness since the fall 7 months ago. I have not experienced the infamous focusing issues reported on some other reviews. I'm not sure if it was just my luck with a good copy, but it has not had any focusing issues on my 5D or 5D MK II. Focus was tack-sharp straight out of the box, and have not experienced any focusing issues since. Focus zips into place both quickly, and quietly. Overall, this is a fantastic lens and is worth every penny. Image quality and lens durability is more than worth the price. I only wish I would have bought this lens sooner! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2010 by E
    • Still my favorite lens after almost 5 years
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I've owned this lens for four+ years now and used it on two bodies and it's remained my favorite. My other lenses: -Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 -Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 -Canon 24mm f/1.4 -Canon 70-200 IS f/4.0 -Canon 100mm IS f/2.8 macro -Canon 400mm f/5.6 Because you will be wanting to shoot at f/1.2 a lot, I suggest buying an ND filter (think of it like sunglasses for your lens), which will let you open up to f/1.2 to get your nice bokeh, which after all came at a high price, so you want to use/abuse it when you can. If you don't shoot with a ND filter, for instance, your camera will complain that its shutter speed isn't fast enough. There's just too much damned light in the scene. Now, that's usually a good thing with cameras, but not when you want to shoot wide open at f/1.2 in broad daylight. Advantages: -bokehlicious -very fast lens, even in near-dark conditions. Bloody great, and corny as it sounds, it puts a smile on my face (almost) every time I'm in difficult lighting conditions. -great big aperture for astrophotography, though the focal length is a bit weird for that application (not too telephoto for closeups, not wide enough for big Milky Way shots) -low profile, not big enough to attract much attention. One of the reasons this is my favorite. -USM ultrasonic motor (also on f/1.4 version). My biggest gripe with the f/1.8, other than the gorgeous shots it was capable of achieving, was the noisy autofocus. That doesn't work well if you're trying to photograph animals or trying to remain inconspicuous. An upgrade to the f/1.4 or this f/1.2 model will fix that, since you'll get the fast and quiet USM focus. Disadvantages: -heavy. This is definitely heavier than my 70-200 f/4.0 and 100mm f/2.8 macro -expensive. 16x more expensive than the f/1.8 I upgraded from, but I've never once regretted it. -not paired well with some cameras, though this is more of a gripe with the camera and not the lens. Open wide at f/1.2 on my older Canon 7D, I had focusing issues which required me to guesstimate microadjustments I had to select in the settings of the camera (based upon the distance between the camera and the subject). This was especially difficult with off-center focus points, which seemed more touchy. I got pretty good at guesstimating the microadjustments needed for each shot, but when I changed distance between me and my subject I had to reset it again, which was annoying. All of these problems went away when I moved to the Canon 5D Mark III, where a greater percentage of my shots now come out in-focus, even off-center focus points. That being said, most of my favorite shots that DID come out well with my Canon 7D are gorgeous - it was just much more difficult to achieve. -because you paid more, you will want to justify your purchase by always shooting at f/1.2. Don't do that. For instance, this lens is great for food photography, but you'll want to go to around f/2.8 for that usually. On the plus side, the f/2.8 on this lens will be sharper than on the cheaper models. -lots of shots end up out of focus full open at f/1.2, at least on the Canon 7D. I have had a MUCH better success rate with the Canon 5D Mark III. Also, a quick tip for portraits: focus on the person's eyes, not their nose. Select your autofocus points. At f/1.2 it matters a lot. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014 by David Calhoun

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