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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens

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Category: SLR Interchangeable Lenses

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a legendary L-series prime, world-renowned for its incredibly fast maximum aperture and signature “dreamy” rendering. As the fastest autofocus lens in its class, it offers unparalleled control over depth of field, making it the ultimate tool for portrait, wedding, and fine-art photographers who prioritize subject isolation and creamy background bokeh. Built to professional L-series standards, this lens is designed to deliver elite performance in the most challenging lighting conditions.

Iconic Aperture and Optical Character
Ultra-Bright f/1.2 Aperture: The exceptionally fast maximum aperture provides extensive control over selective focus and creates a razor-thin depth of field. It is also an invaluable asset for handheld shooting in extremely low-light environments.

L-Series Optical Sophistication: The optical layout includes a high-precision aspherical element to suppress spherical aberrations and distortion, resulting in remarkable clarity and accurate rendering.

Super Spectra Coating: Individual elements are treated with Canon’s Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare, ensuring high-contrast images and neutral color balance even when shooting into the sun.

Rounded Eight-Blade Diaphragm: Contributes to a smooth, pleasing “out-of-focus” quality, ensuring background highlights remain soft and circular even when stopped down slightly.

Professional Handling and Build
Ring-Type USM Autofocus: Equipped with a powerful Ultrasonic Motor (USM) and high-speed CPU for quick and quiet autofocus. It also features full-time manual focus override, allowing you to fine-tune focus without leaving AF mode.

Weather-Sealed Reliability: As an L-series flagship, this lens is built with dust- and moisture-resistant seals, providing peace of mind for professionals working in unpredictable weather or harsh environments.

EF-Mount Versatility: While designed for full-frame DSLRs, it serves as an excellent 80mm equivalent portrait lens when used on APS-C sensor bodies.

Condition Note: Well Used
Exterior: The lens body remains in good cosmetic condition, showing typical signs of professional handling but maintaining its structural integrity.

Optics: This unit is listed as Well Used. There is visible internal dust and fungus present toward the rear element. While the lens remains functional, these internal optical factors may impact image contrast and clarity in certain lighting conditions.

Included Accessories: This lens comes complete with front and rear caps, along with the dedicated lens hood.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 50mm

Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16

Lens Mount: Canon EF

Filter Size: 72mm

Weight: Approx. 1.28 lb (580 g)

Minimum Focus Distance: 1.48′ (45 cm)

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Eva Z. ★★★★★

The autofocus is snappy even in dim light, which makes indoor portrait sessions a breeze. That f/1.2 aperture lets in so much light, I can shoot handheld at night without a flash.

Nicholas ★★★★★

Shot wide open, the way it renders out-of-focus backgrounds is just gorgeous—portraits have a buttery, almost painterly look I’ve never gotten from any other lens. Autofocus locks on quickly even in dim light, which saves me time during events. A definite step up for anyone who loves that soft, drea

Sophia ★★★★★

That f/1.2 aperture is no joke—it lets in so much light I can shoot indoors without a flash. The dreamy background blur it creates has completely changed my portrait game.