Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens Reviews

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Yes it is expensive but you really won't remember that once you use the lens. The speed allows for many more good shots without the use of any flash. from Ritzcamera.com Pros: Creamy smooth bokeh, good build, focused as fast as the 50mm f/1.4 (not faster), rich colors, and great contrast. Neutral: Mine backfocused by 3mm, which was not an issue because it is fixable on the 5D II, or I could have sent it in for re-calibration. from Amazon.com Image quality is far better of course. Some says you get sharper images on certain stops with 1.4 but sharpness is not everything about image quality. I agree 1.4 is a good lens but I'd rather use 1.8 than 1.4. Both produces good images and both feels cheap.. from Amazon.com Now that Canon has started HD video in its SLR cameras (starting with 5D Mark ii), this lens is a must for those serious not only about photography but also about some serious, professional quality video. Many of the above reviews have already highlighted the technical superiority of this lens, I just wanted to add that now that video will soon be a part of most high end Canon models, investing in this lens will improve your versatility. from Amazon.com So i've had this lens for about 2 months now and it is my favorite lens in my lineup.. it's the best 50mm lens you could buy and i have no trouble with focusing issues. from Amazon.com This lens is Awesome...if you know how to use it. This is the second time I've bought this lens. from Amazon.com This lens is a bit larger than I expected, but it sure takes in the light. Focus is a little tricky, but certainly worth the effort. from Amazon.com So far I'm loving this lens. It's a purchase I put on hold for a long time due to the expense, but the investment has been well worth it. from Amazon.com To many, this focal length may be the ideal length for portraits. For my particular skills it can be, as can it's sister lens, the 85mm, f/1.2L. Be forewarned, this requires a certain level of skill, and a certain knowledge of the camera itself. from Amazon.com I have owned/tested several copies of this lens from 2006-2008, the most recent one having a date code of UW07xx and have found that all have the infamous focus shifting issue. Focus Shift Issue: from Amazon.com

Released	over 2 years ago
Lens Type	Fixed Focal Length Lens
Focus Type	Autofocus
Focal Length	50mm
Camera Format	35 mm SLR
Attachment / Filter Size	72 mm
Closest Focusing Distance	17.76 in
Diameter	3.4 in
Groups / Elements	8 Elements in 6 Groups
Length	2.6 in
Lens Magnification	Normal / Straight (35 - 65mm)
Lens Max Aperture	f/1.2
MPN	1257B002
Macro Lens	Without Macro Lens
Mount	Canon EF
UPC	013803064551
Weight	19.2 oz

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