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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens - Main image
$371.97 $599.95 In stock

Category: SLR Interchangeable Lenses

NOTE: Some artifacts in between lens elements, does not seem to affect image quality.

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a full-frame standard prime lens built for Canon’s EF mount DSLR system and positioned within Canon’s L-series lineup, representing the higher tier of Canon’s optical and mechanical standards. At 50mm with an f/1.2 maximum aperture, it delivers a natural field of view with exceptional light gathering capability and significant depth of field control for pronounced background separation when desired. The large maximum aperture and L-series optical construction are aimed at delivering high resolution and contrast wide open, and a ring-type USM motor provides fast, quiet, and precise autofocus performance. Dust and moisture resistant sealing throughout the barrel adds reliability in variable shooting conditions, and the robust L-series construction reflects the professional-grade build standards of the lineup.

– 50mm focal length with natural field of view
– f/1.2 maximum aperture for exceptional low-light and depth of field control
– Canon L-series optical and mechanical standards
– Ring-type USM autofocus motor
– Dust and moisture resistant sealing
– Robust L-series construction
– Canon EF mount compatibility
– Full-frame and APS-C format coverage

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Riley Q. ★★★★★

There's a faint speck between the elements that I noticed right away, but it's completely invisible in the photos I've taken so far. The autofocus is snappy even in dim light, and the bokeh at f/1.2 has that creamy, three-dimensional look you can't get from cheaper glass.

Elizabeth ★★★★★

The bokeh wide open at f/1.2 is dreamy, and the build feels solid even with those noted artifacts in the glass. I've shot a whole event with it and the images have that creamy, 3D pop I was hoping for—definitely keeping this one.

Ava Q. ★★★★★

The autofocus lock-on is incredibly fast, even in low light, and that wide f/1.2 aperture lets in just enough light for sharp portraits indoors. I’ve used it for a few shoots and the bokeh is smooth and creamy.