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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
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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
Focal Length Description: 50mm prime lens
Lens: Standard
Compatible Camera Mount: Canon EF
Maximum Focal Length: 50 millimeters
Minimum Focal Length: 50 millimeters
Lens Design: Prime
Focus Type: Ring-type ultrasonic
Lens Fixed Focal Length: 50 millimeters
Lens Coating Description: Canon Lens Coating
Zoom Ratio: 1
Image stabilization: Digital
Real Angle Of View: 46 degrees
Maximum Aperture: 1.2 f_stop
Minimum Aperture: 16 f_stop
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 8
Photo Filter Size: 7.2 centimeters
Lens Mount: Canon EF
Screen Size: 3.4 inches
Color: Black
Compatible Devices: Mirrorless Camera
Exposure Control Type: Automatic
Maximum Shutter Speed: 30 seconds
Media Type: ProductImage
Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
Brand: Canon
Camera Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Model Name: EF 50mm f / 1.2L USM
Item Highlight: f/1.2 aperture with USM autofocus and aspherical element for portraits, low-light and professional photography
UPC: 172302679182 082300005800 168141449956 635492502130 013803064551 132017923307
Number of Items: 1
Manufacturer Part Number: 1257B002
Global Trade Identification Number: 51, 07
Unit Count: 1 Count
Built-In Media: Lens
Item Part Number: 1057B005
Item Weight: 1.8 pounds
Manufacturer: Canon Cameras US
Warranty Description: 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts
Model Number: 1257B002
Model Series: L Series
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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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
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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This is a really beautiful piece of kit. I read the reviews here and on the various web fora and was obviously worried about the oft mentioned "back focusing" issue, but went ahead and bought one back in October 2009. My thinking was that I simply loved my Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and, as it was the lens that was most often on my camera, I really wanted the best possible in this class, especially as I do like to shoot wide open around the home and indoors using natural light rather than flash. Needless to say, the lens is a bit of a beast in terms of size and weight when compared to the other 50mm lenses Canon makes (I have owned the 1.8, 2.5 and 1.4 at some stage over the last few years). But I love the stability that weight gives to you when you hold it in your hands. Shooting wide open does take a lot of getting used to given the razor thin DoF, and I have made sure to use the centre point on my 5DMkII and 50D for best results. The results in portraits can be beautiful though with a slightly soft dreamy effect wide open (which has been improved with practice). The lens gets nicely sharp around 2.0 and tack sharp at 2.8. However, the whole deal with sharpness to me is second to the ability to be able to get the shot in the first place. That's where the 1.2 excels. Regarding the "back focus issue" I went through the process of microadjusting all my lenses using this relatively easy yet effective method explained here: [...]. It turned out my 50mm 1.4 was focusing much more than my 1.2. I think the 50mm 1.4 was something like -15 and the 50mm 1.2 was -3. It seemed to be a consistent issue with my primes (though to varying degrees). My zooms were all pretty much spot-on. Simply must be to do with the wide apertures of the primes as DoF becomes thinner and thinner. 1.2 is as wide as it gets these days. For sample images, please feel free to check out these pics: h[...] The biggest caveat with this lens is, of course, the price. For that reason, I would say the best deal in terms of picture quality, low light ability, etc. is the Canon EF 50mm 1.4 USM. I still love that lens and have kept it for back-up and for whenever I need to travel. It really is a great piece of glass for the price. The 1.2 L is just that bit better though and, for my business, that's what I need to have. Pros: Great low-light ability at lower ISOs Fast focus Amazing build quality Contrast and colours are beautiful Bokeh is gorgeous even when stopped down (with nicely rounded aperture blades) Feels nice and solid in your hands when shooting in low light without tripod 1/2 stop faster than the Canon EF 50mm 1.4 USM Cons: Heavy Expensive Takes some time to master using wide open Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM offers comparable image quality (though half a stop slower and less well built).
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2010 by Joe Payne
Style: Lens Only
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014 by David Calhoun
Style: Lens Only
Oh, boy, where do i start. I had a Sigma 50mm 1.4, two tamron sp 35mm and 85mm 1.8, all made for high megapixel wars, but none, no other lens besides the 85mm 1.2 L lens will give u the rendering, the bokeh, the 3d look, the beautiful L lens colors, transition from bokeh to sharpness, the amount of light u can capture with this lens, its superb. Might not be as sharp wide open, but still makes images look nicer, a special feel, than any lens i owned. Autofocus, spot on, even though i bought used (with L lenses, im sure u heard this before, ur not paying extra for the red ring, but for the built quality, reliability, long term ownership). I had a zeiss, nice colors, rendition, but no Canon L lens. I tried to switch to sony, nikon, because of supposedly better sensors (how much dynamic range do u really need?), features (would love to have a sony sensor, 5 axis image stabilization, and hybrid ovf with focus assists such as peaking, zoom), but these two lenses held me back. The 50mm and 85mm 1.2 lenses. When shooting wide open, they create magic, storybook like pictures. Canon sensor, canon L glass, best images i have seen so far (my photography mentor is an avid nikon fan). Dont hesitate, pull thr trigger, i did, and besides paying more than i personally budgeted, do not regret it. No other lens will give u the weather sealing, the ability to capture this much light (F1.2!!!), offer such beautiful pictures WITH AUTOFOCUS. I can manually focus, getting the precision screen soon for my 6D, but autofocus allows you to shoot immediately, capture moments u simply cannot with manual lenses, no matter how good u are. Nobody has autofocus lenses that capture so much light? Nikon? Niet. Sony? I wish. The rest are not in the same league. Pentax K-1 is an amazing body/ sensor, but in dier need of good glass. I highly recommend the 50mm 1.2 L lens to anybody, if i need to take just one lens with me, its this one!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2016 by Happy_Immigrant
Style: Lens Only
I bought this lens for my 7D. It is truly the masterpiece others have described and I'm no pro by any stretch. I'm a decent amateur with only 3 years or so experience with an SLR. My approach to the focus debate was to change the autofocus to use one AF point dead center of viewfinder. If you focus with that on the eye and then recompose your shot you will get super sharp images perfectly focused. I still use the green square plenty as I'm not fast enough with changing parameters on the fly and end up missing shots but I'm taking amazing shots with this lens set to Apeture priority as well. If you are going to go down to F1.2 you have to use single point focus or the autofocus system will pick a cheek or an ear and at that apeture the focal point may shift enough to notice under magnification. It is true what others write about the razor thin DOF. But honestly, even the shots I make which aren't perfectly focus are still light years ahead of my other lenses - which aren't L glass to be fair. I will offer one other feedback I didn't see others discuss which I was concered about before buying. The 7D is not full frame so I was worried about 50mm being a bit to long for indoor (1.6 X 50 makes this an 80mm equivalent). I was really torn between getting the 35mm instead. Plus I had my much better photographer friends telling me to go with a nice L zoom lens for the flexibile range. But in the end I read enough glowing feedback on this lens I decided to go with it. In truth, there are times I have to step back farther than I would like for a shot. Getting a shot of say the entire family at the dinner table (six or eight seating) is pretty difficult. But I have zero regrets. The shots I am doing, especially portiats, are incredible. At L prices it will take me years to get the coverage I need but having this 50mm in your bag is highly recommended by this amateur. Oh, and the night shots are truly amazing. This thing almost doesn't need any light. I'm still working on getting these shots right though. Without a tripod it is quite tricky. But it is my issue as this lens capability exceeds my skills. If you have light of a camp fire or street light, no issues whatsoever. Stop it down to 1.2, and snap away. Simply amazing.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2012 by Michele the Soccer Mom
Style: Lens Only
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!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2010 by E
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This lens deserves each and every star in the 5 star rating it receives. Despite the high price of the lens, you won't regret spending every dollar for this lens. The speed and sharpness of this prime is unparalleled. At f/1.2 you can get extremely shallow DoF but tack sharp images where you need it the most. The bokeh from f/1.2 - 4.0 is so buttery and smooth you will definitely not be disappointed, but to really get the most out of this lens you want to use it at f/1.2 - 2.8. The target audience for this lens is certainly the photo enthusiast that wants great portrait shots. Since it's a prime lens it does not offer any zoom capability but that just means you have to use your feet to get into the proper position for the shot. The 50mm f/1.2 is best suited for portraits on full or cropped framed lenses, and gives you close to a 1:1 aspect ratio on a full frame body (eg. what you see with your eyes is what you shoot with this lens). In tight spaces this might not be the most useful lens for a cropped frame sensor camera, you'll get more than enough use out of it in a larger room and open spaces with your subjects. I couldn't be happier with my purchase of this lens and glad I added this to my kit before upgrading my 50D, it definitely breathed new life into my shots even though I have the 24-70mm f/2.8L. Next upgrade though is definitely a full frame.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2013 by offmyisland
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I can't think of many other lenses that have received such mixed reviews. Something I read in Ansel Adam's The Camera immediately reminded me about this lens: "The term portrait lens usually signifies one of moderately long focal length with somewhat soft definition, considered by some photographers to be a desirable quality in portraits. The soft quality can be produced by deliberately under-correcting one or more lens aberrations." So in a sense, this lens is far from clinically perfect at wide aperture settings (as the MTF chart suggests). However, whether it's these clinical short-comings or something else, this lens captures very unique and more importantly, pleasing and dreamy shots that most lenses can't duplicate. My only analogy is that of a guitar amplifier, yes, it distorts the signal coming into the amp, but what you get on the other end is harmonically richer. The bokeh (quality of out-of-focus elements) is stunning and absolutely creamy - while it's not Canon's absolute best lens in this regard, only a few handful of them do it better. I've used it quite a bit over the last couple of months and have found the following: - You might need to do a micro-adjustment on your camera to setup the focus correctly. My lucky number was -5, but I've read others had different values. This was on my 5Dmk3. Focus was perfect on my Rebel T3i. - Found the real secret of focusing in wide aperture settings is to use a single-point in SERVO, not SINGLE SHOT as the depth-of-field is so wafer-thin, any small changes in your subject or your stance will put your shot out-of-focus. Wide-open, the depth-of-field is on the order of millimeters if you're within a few meters of your subject. Also, focus on one of the eyes and don't recompose your subject in the frame as it will go out of focus, just crop in post later. Many knock this lens' ability to focus when it is really caused by operator error. - The lens was a bit soft on apertures f/1.2 to f/2.0 - matching some of the description from Ansel Adams. The lens is highly useable at f/1.2 and quickly becomes sharp as one clamps down to f/2.8 in the center moving towards the border of the frame - much sharper than its 50mm f/1.4 sibling in this range. At f/5.6, the lens is very sharp across the frame. While you get great shots using full-frame, I've tried it with my Rebel T3i and have gotten some spectacular results - people deny that I'm not using my full frame with the 85mm f/1.2L II as they share about the same view perspective. - The aberration (distortions on the borders of very bright and dark areas) was evident on apertures from f/1.2 to f/2.0. They quickly clear up from that point and after. Comparisons to other lenses in this range: EF 50mm f/1.4 - The f/1.2L version is going to give you more contrast, color saturation, and sharpness at apertures from f/1.2 to f/2.8. Not to mention, the f/1.2L is built much better. If you live at apertures f/2.8 to f/22, get the f/1.4 version and save yourself about a grand - it probably has more bang for the buck in that arena and at these narrower apertures gives the f/1.2 more than a run for its money. If your intended primary use is for apertures between f/1.2 and f/2.8, there's no question the f/1.2L is superior. EF 85mm f/1.2 II - Sharper and generally better picture quality than the 50mm f/1.2 at any aperature and one of the very few lenses out there that has better bokeh, if not the best as some might argue. The 85mm is heavier however, not weather-proofed, has nearly double the minimum focus distance, has an extending/retracting lens while focusing, slower to focus (had to give my 5Dmk3 body a micro adjustment for the 85mm too), and costs nearly $2000. I just don't ever feel right taking it out for a walkabout session, quite the contrary for the 50mm f/1.2L. The 85mm is for a more controlled studio environment in my opinion - I own both of these lenses and they are remarkable and quite recommended. The 50mm f/1.2 takes awesome portraits, is great for just walking around, is very usable in limited-light (I can wander around downtown Chicago after the sun has set hours earlier and still get great hand-held photos). Again, while not perfect in the labs at open apertures, it is oddly one of my favorite lenses and gives gorgeous photos. As long as you know the quirks on this thing and leverage them, it will yield you shots few other lenses can provide. Bottom line..., this is the lens that caused me to sell my 24-105mm f/4L without remorse. That zoom has different demons, ones that I couldn't live with. Good Luck & Happy Shooting
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2012 by Mark
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...this will blow your mind! Its WELL worth the $ spent, but if you don't plan to shoot a lot of low light shots, save your $$ and get the f/1.4 for a fraction of the price. With the exception of the macro, I've now owned every Canon 50mm EF mount prime lens. I first started out with the f/1.8 Mark II. The build quality on that made me feel nervous. The image quality was OK, but very soft wide open and not sharp until f/5.6. So I sold it. The f/1.4 unit was better, but not good enough. The bokeh was "choppy" and "grainy". It back-focused often and it was a noisy focus. Also, the plastic construction and focus mechanism still left me nervous. So I sold that, too. After mulling it over for quite some time, I finally broke down and bought the f/1.2. Holy moly is this thing incredible! The L lens build quality is (as you know) bar-none and top-notch. The focus is quiet and accurate. The bokeh is "dreamy" and smooth. Contrast is excellent...saturation is excellent....this lens is the one! The only (and I mean only) thing about this lens that I don't like about this lens the 72mm filter size. Every one of my other lenses has 77mm filters. I wish this was a 77mm barrel so I could use my expensive B+W Kaesemann Circular Polarizer with it. I even had a surplus 77mm UV/Haze filter sitting in my bag, but its of no use on this lens. With the other 50mm primes I've owned, I never got filters for them...seemed overkill on cheaper lenses, but with the amount of moolah you fork over for this f/1.2 bad boy, you'll want to protect that forward element!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2010 by SJhiker