Canon EF 50mm f1.0 L USM
Canon EF 50mm f1.0 L USM Specifications and Review
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| Model | Canon EF 50mm f1.0 L USM |
| Link to Current Pricing | No longer available new. Check price on Canon Canon EF 50mm f1.0 L USM on eBay |
Production Dates  |
1989 - 2000 |
| Comments | Very fast (the fastest lens available for any current SLR), but very expensive and not especially sharp. Replaced by "the almost as fast" but cheaper and sharper 50/1.2L USM |
| Field of View
(degrees) Horizontal,Vertical, Diagonal Full Frame - 36x24mm APS-C - 22.5x15mm |
Full Frame : H - 39.6 : V - 27 : D - 46.8 APS-C : H - 25.4 : V - 17.1 : D - 30.3 |
| Full Frame FOV equivalent with lens on APS-C body |
80 mm (1.6x multiplier) |
| Full Frame FOV equivalent with lens on APS-H body |
65 mm (1.3x multiplier) |
| Length | 81 mm (3.19 inches) |
| Weight | 985 gm (33.31 oz.) |
| Maximum Diameter | 91 mm (3.58 inches) |
| Lens Mount Material |
Metal |
| Lens Color |
Black |
| Filter Size | 72 mm |
| Filter Rotation |
Filter does not rotate |
| Focusing |
Linear Extension (Length changes) |
| Focus Range Setting(s) |
No, always uses full focus range |
| AF motor |
USM |
| Distance Scale | Yes, has distance scale |
| Closest Focus | 0.95 m (3.12 ft) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.11x |
| Canon TC compatibility |
No, Canon TCs can not be used |
| Weathersealing |
Not weathersealed |
| Lens Hood |
ES-79 |
| E-TTL II Support |
No |
| Elements/Groups |
11/9 |
| Aspheric Elements |
Yes, 2 aspheric elements |
| Diaphragm Blades |
8 |
| This lens is no longer in production. However it may be available used, so click the following eBay link to see what's listed there: Canon Canon EF 50mm f1.0 L USM on eBay |
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