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Canon - EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.5
Rating breakdown 81 reviews
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84%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens - Black
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Bokeh and DOF
on May 3, 2011
Posted by: JT
This is a must have lens, no substitutions. The image clarity is out of this world and is now my new portrait style lens. Bokeh is smooth and creamy, never looked better.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, bokeh
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
Incredible. Crisp. Fast. Worth every cent. Only regret not purchasing earlier.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
A great lens when used for the correct application
on August 28, 2020
Posted by: Don E
from Miami, Florida
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this lens to use with my Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. The build quality is exceptional, and images produced have a gorgeous, dreamy look with a beautiful bokeh. However, if you are looking for a lens with ultimate sharpness, you may want to consider other options such as the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM or the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM. Also be aware that while using this lens at near minimum focusing distances (1.5 to about 3 feet), you will experience focus shift with apertures smaller than f/1.2 to about f/4 before the increased depth of field compensates for the focus shift. This is a function of the design of the lens, not a manufacturing defect, All in all, an excellent lens when thoughtfully used for the proper applications.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Burgeoning Love
on January 4, 2011
Posted by: Chris
from Long Beach, CA
Who am I and what is my experience with the lens:
I am not a professional photographer, I am a hobbyist and primarily take pictures family. I purchased this lens a month ago and have about 1,000 frames on it thus far using my 5D.
I am not a professional photographer, I am a hobbyist and primarily take pictures family. I purchased this lens a month ago and have about 1,000 frames on it thus far using my 5D.
Compared to my other appropriate lenses:
In comparison to the 24-105mm f/4L, this lens is incredible. It is sharper and i will take the faster lens over IS any day. It doesn't appear as sharp as the 85mm f/1.8 though I haven't measured this by any scientific means. The 85mm is a bit long for most of the situations I find myself in however. This lens is the same weight as the 24-105mm!
In comparison to the 24-105mm f/4L, this lens is incredible. It is sharper and i will take the faster lens over IS any day. It doesn't appear as sharp as the 85mm f/1.8 though I haven't measured this by any scientific means. The 85mm is a bit long for most of the situations I find myself in however. This lens is the same weight as the 24-105mm!
How did i rate each category:
Features - Its a prime lens and has a focus ring and MF switch ... Hard to miss on this one. Wish it had IS ... (please don't hit me, just like being able to shoot with a long shutter when desperate)
Features - Its a prime lens and has a focus ring and MF switch ... Hard to miss on this one. Wish it had IS ... (please don't hit me, just like being able to shoot with a long shutter when desperate)
Performance - Focusing: Not fast in low light though not usually noticeably slower than my other lenses. I have read about back focusing issues and don't think it will EVER be a problem for anyone hand holding. Just focusing and re-framing messes up the focus more than that! I take one star away for the slow focus ...
Price/Value - The f/1.4 is right in there at one third the cost. That makes this a tough pill to swallow. I haven't used the f/1.4 but it deserves some serious consideration. Read on though, I don't think these lenses are equal. I take another star away (being generous) ...
Build Quality: Excellent ... seems stout and like it is ready for a long tough life.
Picture Quality: Sharpness seems to be quite good especially for how wide it goes. I cant vouch for the sharpness in the corners ... I haven't taken a single picture with this lens that be negatively impacted by that. Boke is AMAZING. I didn't know it could get this good. Could this have been a major design driver for the lens? CA ... I dont notice much at any f-number. One issue I have noticed is internal reflections. I came across it when shooting Christmas lights with low ambient light and wide apertures. This had me concerned for a while, but in real world shooting I have not seen a single problem. Vignetting is very real but haven't seen a single picture negatively impacted by this either. Saturation is quite nice and contrast is really good. Both noticeably better than the 24-105mm.
Satisfaction - This lens is not what I expected. I wanted a super fast lens that would allow me to take images in the dark. Ok, i knew it was going to be hard to focus at 1.2 but WOW ... it is near impossible with a moving target, especially with the slow focus. The low light capability is good but isn't the strong point of this lens, i wouldn't buy it for that. I am learning (hence the title) how incredibly powerful the images created by this lens are. The low DOF combined with the excellent boke and some pronounced vignetting ... these are some of the best pictures I have ever taken. Ok, the f/1.4 is cheaper, and I haven't used it ... but if its anything like my 85mm f/1.8 then these lenses are NOT the same.
Bottom line is: If you want a sharp fast 50mm, the f/1.4 should be on your list. I think these lenses are quite different. Even though this lens is REALLY hard to focus and can be really frustrating, it has produced the most powerful images I have taken. I didn't get what I was expecting but am learning what this lens is all about ... and I like it ...
Pros: Superior build quality, bokeh, shallow dof
Cons: Slow auto-focus, shallow dof, weight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
50 mm 1.2
on February 14, 2016
Posted by: FM48
from Union City, GA, United States
I bought this lens a couple of days ago I am very impressed wit it so far.It is very sharp,good color and contrast.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Richz5
Verified Purchase:Yes
You need to be cognizant of the focus point you want when composing your image. If your well versed in photography you’ll love this beautiful lens.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great lens
on November 15, 2013
Posted by: GregZ
from New York City
Hey, I am in love with this lens. Great bokeh, perfect lens for weddings. I admit that I did not believe the reviews written about this glass ... As for me, is a true miracle! Photos look just like a fairy tale. Do not remove the glass body. I do not regret a penny spent on the glass - the lens for years.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Not for Everybody, but out of this world
on March 25, 2018
Posted by: Anonymous
from New York, NY, USA
Was too expensive, bought most of "L" but not this used several 50mm 1.58/1.4 and other brands, just tried this once fell in love with it, color contrast and sharpness, nothing better out there.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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