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# USM autofocus: quick & quiet Fast f/1.4 aperture for low light & bokeh 50mm prime focal length Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens - An affordable standard prime lens with a fast aperture, suited to any field of photography.

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** 770935CFA
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your craft with the legendary ‘Nifty Fifty’—where sharpness meets soul.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens - An affordable standard prime lens with a fast aperture, suited to any field of photography. by canon
- **How much does it cost?** 770935CFA with free shipping
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Iconic 50mm Prime:** Classic focal length that mimics human eye perspective for natural, stunning shots.
- • **8-Blade Circular Diaphragm:** Smooth, rounded bokeh that makes your subject pop with elegant background blur.
- • **Blazing Fast f/1.4 Aperture:** Capture crisp images in low light and create creamy, professional-grade bokeh effortlessly.
- • **Compact & Lightweight Design:** Travel-ready lens that won’t weigh you down—perfect for spontaneous creativity on the go.
- • **Silent & Swift USM Autofocus:** Ultra Sonic Motor ensures lightning-fast, whisper-quiet focus locking for decisive moments.

## Overview

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is a versatile, affordable prime lens featuring a bright f/1.4 aperture and a fast, quiet ultrasonic autofocus motor. Its compact design and 8-blade circular diaphragm deliver sharp images with beautiful bokeh, making it ideal for portraits, low-light photography, and creative expression. Lightweight yet robust, it’s a must-have staple for any Canon EOS user seeking professional-quality results without breaking the bank.

## Description

Product Description With its fast maximum aperture and focusing system, the compact, high performance EF 50mm f/1.4 USM standard lens delivers superb performance in any field of photography, from landscapes and travel scenes to portraits and reportage. It’s compact and lightweight design make it an affordable choice for travel and general-use, the Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) motor drives autofocus extremely quickly and quietly, with excellent holding torque ensuring the point of focus is reached accurately. A circular 8-bladed aperture diaphragm gives out-of-focus regions a softer look, letting sharp foreground objects stand out against elegant bokeh. Legal Disclaimer o Gebrauchtware o Bei diesem Artikel findet die Differenzbesteuerung Anwendung (§ 25 a Abs. 2 UStG), so dass die anfallende MwSt nicht getrennt ausgewiesen werden kann.

Review: The Experience this lens has provided me is something money can't buy. - Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens Pros: Clear, Crisp, Bokka, Light, Cheap Cons: Delicate, If you like Zoom this isn't for you. I've always had a passion for photography but I've never had the bank balance to back it up. I'm always the person hunting for second hand equipment to bolster my collection but always look on longingly at my close friends uber expensive toys. I then found myself with a few extra pennies one month, and rather than donating it to the family for a change, I decided to treat myself to a new gadget. I hunted around the forums and reviews for the best bang for buck that I could get from my spare cash. One things that kept popping up was the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens or better known as the "Nifty Fifty". This Lens is a prime lens that fixes to the front of the camera and thats it. There is NO zoom functionality, it literally is one piece of stationary glass. Now when I thought about buying this, I was a little worried (naive) that I could get great pictures from a single focal length. How wrong I was. I took the plunge and very shortly after I had my brand new shiny lens. Within minutes of fixing it to the camera I was off and about relearning my photography craft and being forced to get active and frame my shots properly, rather than stand from a distance and play with a zoom. The sharpness of the pictures is incredible at the right aperture, producing some amazing portrait shots. It also allows me to produce a beautiful faded look around my subject when reaching into the wider apertures. Although be warned that if you head down to F/1.8 for portraits, you will end up with a sharp nose and faded face for example. I have also had fun exploring the world of Bokka using this lens, setting the aperture wide and taking pictures with lights in the background. With all the positives there are slight downsides as well. The main one being that for the price of the glass there are compromises. The casing of the Lens is made of plastic which from a weight perspective could be seen as a good thing. You will have to be extra careful though as it does feel like it is a lot more delicate than its metal brothers such as the EF 50mm F/1.4 for example. The only other negative is sometimes the auto focus can be a bit lethargic compared to my kit lens for example and it will sometimes auto focus on everything but the subject of the photo. And if i'm using a Tripod for long exposures I tend to use manual focus to get it just right. Overall, my experience with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens was positive. I really enjoy just fitting the lens and heading out for random walks and excursions to see what images I can get out of the little thing. For the money I paid, it has been extraordinary value. I just wish there were more lens like gifts out there for such a small amount of money so that us small time photography enthusiasts with the small time wages can play with new and bigger toys, But my experience with this Lens has really helped my camera craft and that is something money really cant buy. Verdict: I would highly recommend anyone with a Canon on the look out for a new lens who hasn't got one of these. BUY IT.
Review: nifty fifty honest review - As a keen photography enthusiast i have decided to take a plunge and upgrade my old Sony a200 system (that i couldn't get on with) to a canon 7d - the first mistake i have made was buying expensive body and not having the funds to buy a decent lens. I love photographing people so i thouht a prime lens will be the best choice for me (this is a fixed focal lens ) 50mm lens can basically mimic the perspective seen by the human eye . i felt that this will be the best choice .Also prime lens made me more creative , as i hadn't had the opportunity to just zoom in if i wanted to.I had to move around and try viewing subject from different angles. when the lens arrived i was surprised by the toy feel - its all made of plastic (besides optics) - it felt cheap like it will brake any minute ,there iwasnt any pouch with this lens .just an instruction manual .The lens is very light ( 130g ) and small (2.7" x 1.6"/68.2mm x 41.0mm - WxL ) - it is also a canon smallest lens on the market . before i have decided to review it i thought i will use it for a bit (i have used it for over a year ) .I was a bit doubtful if constant lens change could affect plastic lens mount in any way - but it didn't .On the lens itself there is only one switch AF/MF (Auto focus and manual focus ). Autofocus is driven by a micro motor - that is pretty fast. With a minimum focus distance of 1.5' lens can deliver some good images. My first test shots look terrible , the lens flare that was on the images looked pretty bad and affected the overall quality . Lens flare is created when forming light enters the lens and subsequently hits the camera's digital sensor. I have decided then to buy lens hood and filter (to reduce glare) and try again. i would strongly recommend buying lens hood (ES-62 ) that includes the Hood adapter that threads onto the lens - the hood then attaches to the adapter by pinching two latches With everything in place i decided to do a few test shots again on few different light situations and f settings (aperture size are often referred as a f settings .The aperture size determines the depth of field, or zone of sharp focus, that surrounds your subject the smaller the f i.e. f/1.8 - the shallower the depth of field is ). i love the way my images came out - sharp where i wanted them to be , and colours where fantastic .focus worked well on a 4 year old who run around the park like a tornado and because lens is very light i was able to take some decent shots handheld , without the discomfort, or a lense shake. . The strongest quality of this lens is sharpness - it produces fantastic pictures , i can honestly say that its sharpest at f/2.8 and beyond on f1.8 it performs also good but not as sharp if the camera is hand held .All depends what you want to shoot . i tend to shot people at f/5.6 (but this depends how much of the subject i want to stay sharp) and landscape at f/8 - as i find this my safe zone , and i know images will come out decent. Autofocus is pretty fast when shooting moving objects ,it focuses quickly witch is handy when shooting kids (that just don't sit still ... ) or fast moving objects . Lens its very good in limited light conditions ( in the house ) - but only if you shooting on wider aperture (smaller f number) .- most of portraits are shot in low light condition and all of them are shot using this lens another good factor was the lens size and weight -it is very easy to carry around , despite being plastic it is also very robust ,and it can take some serious banging. Just imagine me trying to strap screaming 4 year old into a booster seat with camera still hanging on my neck - it usually bash straight into car paintwork (that did chip) I have grown to love this lens in fact this is the lens and i use in 98% of my images as the lens is very portable and light , so its easier to take hand-held shots without minimal camera shake. most of the new dlsr's on the market come with a standard kit lens either 18-55 or 17-85 . so if you are looking for a nice addition to your camera i can highly recommend buying this lens despite it plastic look , its a very nifty lens with fantastic price tag. , and as i mentioned earlier i would recommend purchasing lens hood and possibly a UV filter . "please bare in mind that im Polish - and English is not my strongest point but i try my best to give as honest review based on my own experience , and i know my grammar is terrible . "

## Features

- Focal length and maximum aperture: 50 mm 1:1.4
- Lens construction: Seven elements in six groups
- Focus adjustment: Overall linear extension system with USM
- Closest focusing distance: 0.45 m/1.5 ft
- Filter size: 58 mm, Number of diaphragm blades: 8

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00009XVCZ |
| Aperture Modes | F1.4-F22 |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 76,022 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 921 in Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Canon |
| Camera Lens | Canon Standard Half Telephoto EF 50mm F/1.4 USM Lens for EOS Camera with quality and portability, advanced optics for sharp images, ultrasonic autofocus motor and a filter diameter of 58mm. |
| Colour | Black |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (11,046) |
| Date First Available | 8 Jun. 2007 |
| Focus type | Auto/Manual |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | No |
| ISO Range | 100-22 |
| Included components | Canon EF 50mm - f/1.4 USM Lens, E-58U 58mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), 1-Year Warranty |
| Item Weight | 290 Grams |
| Item model number | 2515A003 |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 50 Millimetres |
| Max Focal Length | 50 Millimeters |
| Maximum Aperture Range | f 1.4 |
| Min Focal Length | 0.45 Millimeters |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 50 Millimetres |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 13.5 x 11.2 x 10.9 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.38 Kilograms |
| Part number | EF5014U |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 58 Millimetres |
| Plug profile | Canonbayonet |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 5.1 x 7.4 x 7.4 centimetres |
| Size | 20 cm |
| Style | EF 50 mm-f/1.4 USM |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Compatible mountings:** Canon EF
- **Focal length description:** 50 millimeters
- **Focus type:** Auto/Manual
- **Lens design:** Prime
- **Lens type:** Standard
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 50 Millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 50 Millimeters
- **Minimum focal length:** 0.45 Millimeters

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How about wedding photos?**
A: Should be OK.  With a full-frame camera you would get a 50mm field of view, with a 1.6x reduction (like most DSLRs) it would be equivalent to a 80mm lens, which might be a bit long- so you'd have to stand a bit further back from the 'bride, groom and full family' type photo.  The quality would be very good (much better than a kit-lens zoom, for example). Watch out for flare if the sun can shine directly into the lens.  The standard lens-hood is some help here, but putting the camera on a tripod and using a piece of dark card to shade the lens is probably even better!

**Q: IS this lens good for close up / portrait pictures. Not looking for a macro lens just something with closer images. I have a 650D**
A: I found this lens excellent for portrait pictures even though I am shooting on a Canon 1100 (cropped chip).  There is a beautiful shallow depth of field and for the price you just can't beat it.

**Q: Is this what a novice would call a 'wide angle ' lens**
A: *** NO *** A 50 MM LENS IS NOT WHAT MOST PEOPLE WOULD CONSIDER A WIDE ANGLE LENS. This lens is excellent for portrait shots, particularly indoors. It is a fast lens for the price, meaning that it lets sufficient light in in a short length of time ideal for lower light/moving targets. At a party this lens takes great shots with sharp foreground and blurred backgrounds.HOWEVER, in a small room 50mm will appear quite close to the subject, therefore I do not think this is a suitable wide angle lens. You would require something below 35mm. The Canon EF M 22mm f/2 STM is much better lens if a wide angle is required (such as for wide panoramic landscape shots). If a fast portrait lens is required, the Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8 II is amazing value for money.Hope this helps.

**Q: What are the limitations of this lens? I can afford more expensive lenses I just don't want to have to upgrade in the future when I could buy now.**
A: I think it depends on what you will be using it for. I have only had it a short while and bought it for its wide aperture compared with my zoom (3.5-5.6).  Optically this looks good although I don't print larger than a4. The main restriction is the slightly slow focus as it's the old motor driven mechanism. For static shots it's not a problem but for street photography it's possible to miss a shot because the focus is not instant like the USM or stm lenses. I think it's brilliant value for money for what you get, it just depends on your intended use.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Experience this lens has provided me is something money can't buy.
*by C***N on 18 May 2015*

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens Pros: Clear, Crisp, Bokka, Light, Cheap Cons: Delicate, If you like Zoom this isn't for you. I've always had a passion for photography but I've never had the bank balance to back it up. I'm always the person hunting for second hand equipment to bolster my collection but always look on longingly at my close friends uber expensive toys. I then found myself with a few extra pennies one month, and rather than donating it to the family for a change, I decided to treat myself to a new gadget. I hunted around the forums and reviews for the best bang for buck that I could get from my spare cash. One things that kept popping up was the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens or better known as the "Nifty Fifty". This Lens is a prime lens that fixes to the front of the camera and thats it. There is NO zoom functionality, it literally is one piece of stationary glass. Now when I thought about buying this, I was a little worried (naive) that I could get great pictures from a single focal length. How wrong I was. I took the plunge and very shortly after I had my brand new shiny lens. Within minutes of fixing it to the camera I was off and about relearning my photography craft and being forced to get active and frame my shots properly, rather than stand from a distance and play with a zoom. The sharpness of the pictures is incredible at the right aperture, producing some amazing portrait shots. It also allows me to produce a beautiful faded look around my subject when reaching into the wider apertures. Although be warned that if you head down to F/1.8 for portraits, you will end up with a sharp nose and faded face for example. I have also had fun exploring the world of Bokka using this lens, setting the aperture wide and taking pictures with lights in the background. With all the positives there are slight downsides as well. The main one being that for the price of the glass there are compromises. The casing of the Lens is made of plastic which from a weight perspective could be seen as a good thing. You will have to be extra careful though as it does feel like it is a lot more delicate than its metal brothers such as the EF 50mm F/1.4 for example. The only other negative is sometimes the auto focus can be a bit lethargic compared to my kit lens for example and it will sometimes auto focus on everything but the subject of the photo. And if i'm using a Tripod for long exposures I tend to use manual focus to get it just right. Overall, my experience with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens was positive. I really enjoy just fitting the lens and heading out for random walks and excursions to see what images I can get out of the little thing. For the money I paid, it has been extraordinary value. I just wish there were more lens like gifts out there for such a small amount of money so that us small time photography enthusiasts with the small time wages can play with new and bigger toys, But my experience with this Lens has really helped my camera craft and that is something money really cant buy. Verdict: I would highly recommend anyone with a Canon on the look out for a new lens who hasn't got one of these. BUY IT.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ nifty fifty honest review
*by M***R on 23 April 2012*

As a keen photography enthusiast i have decided to take a plunge and upgrade my old Sony a200 system (that i couldn't get on with) to a canon 7d - the first mistake i have made was buying expensive body and not having the funds to buy a decent lens. I love photographing people so i thouht a prime lens will be the best choice for me (this is a fixed focal lens ) 50mm lens can basically mimic the perspective seen by the human eye . i felt that this will be the best choice .Also prime lens made me more creative , as i hadn't had the opportunity to just zoom in if i wanted to.I had to move around and try viewing subject from different angles. when the lens arrived i was surprised by the toy feel - its all made of plastic (besides optics) - it felt cheap like it will brake any minute ,there iwasnt any pouch with this lens .just an instruction manual .The lens is very light ( 130g ) and small (2.7" x 1.6"/68.2mm x 41.0mm - WxL ) - it is also a canon smallest lens on the market . before i have decided to review it i thought i will use it for a bit (i have used it for over a year ) .I was a bit doubtful if constant lens change could affect plastic lens mount in any way - but it didn't .On the lens itself there is only one switch AF/MF (Auto focus and manual focus ). Autofocus is driven by a micro motor - that is pretty fast. With a minimum focus distance of 1.5' lens can deliver some good images. My first test shots look terrible , the lens flare that was on the images looked pretty bad and affected the overall quality . Lens flare is created when forming light enters the lens and subsequently hits the camera's digital sensor. I have decided then to buy lens hood and filter (to reduce glare) and try again. i would strongly recommend buying lens hood (ES-62 ) that includes the Hood adapter that threads onto the lens - the hood then attaches to the adapter by pinching two latches With everything in place i decided to do a few test shots again on few different light situations and f settings (aperture size are often referred as a f settings .The aperture size determines the depth of field, or zone of sharp focus, that surrounds your subject the smaller the f i.e. f/1.8 - the shallower the depth of field is ). i love the way my images came out - sharp where i wanted them to be , and colours where fantastic .focus worked well on a 4 year old who run around the park like a tornado and because lens is very light i was able to take some decent shots handheld , without the discomfort, or a lense shake. . The strongest quality of this lens is sharpness - it produces fantastic pictures , i can honestly say that its sharpest at f/2.8 and beyond on f1.8 it performs also good but not as sharp if the camera is hand held .All depends what you want to shoot . i tend to shot people at f/5.6 (but this depends how much of the subject i want to stay sharp) and landscape at f/8 - as i find this my safe zone , and i know images will come out decent. Autofocus is pretty fast when shooting moving objects ,it focuses quickly witch is handy when shooting kids (that just don't sit still ... ) or fast moving objects . Lens its very good in limited light conditions ( in the house ) - but only if you shooting on wider aperture (smaller f number) .- most of portraits are shot in low light condition and all of them are shot using this lens another good factor was the lens size and weight -it is very easy to carry around , despite being plastic it is also very robust ,and it can take some serious banging. Just imagine me trying to strap screaming 4 year old into a booster seat with camera still hanging on my neck - it usually bash straight into car paintwork (that did chip) I have grown to love this lens in fact this is the lens and i use in 98% of my images as the lens is very portable and light , so its easier to take hand-held shots without minimal camera shake. most of the new dlsr's on the market come with a standard kit lens either 18-55 or 17-85 . so if you are looking for a nice addition to your camera i can highly recommend buying this lens despite it plastic look , its a very nifty lens with fantastic price tag. , and as i mentioned earlier i would recommend purchasing lens hood and possibly a UV filter . "please bare in mind that im Polish - and English is not my strongest point but i try my best to give as honest review based on my own experience , and i know my grammar is terrible . "

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***S on 3 October 2025*

レンズはとても良い状態で届きました。しっかり梱包されていて安心でした。写真も思った以上にきれいに撮れて、大満足です！この値段でこのクオリティなら本当に買ってよかったと思います

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