Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens

Key Features

• Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
• Super Spectra Coating
• EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
• Features Two High Refractive Index Elements
• Gaussian Optics Design
• Rounded Eight-Blade Diaphragm

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens offers a Gaussian optics design, along with two high refractive index elements, to control spherical aberrations and distortion for high sharpness and clarity. Offering a Super Spectra coating, this feature has been applied to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in difficult lighting environments. Complementing the optical design is a micro Ultrasonic Motor (USM), which allows quick and quiet autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus control. This lens also features a rounded eight-blade diaphragm that contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.

Our expert's opinion

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens offers a natural perspective along with a fast maximum aperture. This superb lens is sharp even wide open, and of course, its f/1.4 speed makes it perfect for available-light shooting. For many, it’s an ideal lens to accompany a zoom when shooting in low-light conditions.