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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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Manufacturer's Specs

  • Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl)
    40°, 27°, 46°
  • Lens construction (elements/groups)
    6/5
  • No. of diaphragm blades
    5
  • Minimum aperture
    22
  • Closest focusing distance (m)
    0.45
  • Maximum magnification (x)
    0.15
  • AF actuator
    Micro Motor
  • Filter diameter (mm)
    52
  • Max. diameter x length (mm)
    68.2 x 41
  • Weight (g)
    130

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This lens is an EF 50mm f/1.8 II.

  • Diagonal Angle of View: 46°
  • Lens Construction (elements/groups): 6/5
  • No. of Diaphragm blades: 5
  • Minimum Aperture: 22
  • Closest Focusing Distance (m): 0.45

  1. Moving from a Minolta Dimage A1..what next

    If I get this, would I still need to get the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II you think?

    forum.cameralabs.com: 12 June 2007 Read more

  2. Onestop Digital

    Hi there, I put an order for a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens (order 7100). Can you tell me when it will be despatched and how long it's gonna take to arrive?

    forum.thedvdforums.co.uk: 25 June 2007 Read more

  3. Advice for Portrait lens

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  4. 50mm lens

    Hi Barri, I've just purchased the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II myself. I believe it's the cheapest lens Canon make, but don't let that put you off - certainly the build quality is 'plasticy', but for the price you can't expect too much! I haven't had a chance to use it much yet, but I have taken some shots indoors, and I...

    forum.cameralabs.com: 12 December 2007 Read more

  5. New camera advice please!

    ...OS 300D since they were first released and decided its time for an upgrade to bigger and better things! Now I think I would like to stick with Canon and have been having a quick look at either the 400D OR 40D. Now i currently only have 3 lenses: Standard Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens Ef18-55mm Lens Sigma AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 And would happily keep these for use with my new camera. Any suggestions on camera's and/or any packages available would be very help full. Also as it will be used for business as well as pleasure i will need to get...

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