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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Review
Review Summary
Reader Score: 8.25 (out of 10)
Review: This is the lightest EF lens of all at a mere 4.6 oz. (130g). Compact and high-performance, standard lens. Its Gaussian optics provide sharp delineation from near to far focusing distances. The color balance is excellent for a standard lens.

"This lens has gotten a lot of attention as one of the true bargains of Canon's line. Its f/1.8 maximum aperture is great for available-light shooting, and when you stop it down, it delivers really excellent optical performance by any standard. The catch of course, is that you have to choose either large aperture or excellent performance, you can't have both together..."

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DPReview 6.83 01-28-09 Read Full Review
Review (Summary): "Although designed as a 'standard' lens for 35mm film, these days the 50mm F1.8 is far more likely to be seen doing service on APS-C format DSLRs, on which it behaves like a short telephoto portrait lens (80mm equivalent). ...

... The overall image quality when stopped down a bit is very impressive indeed, and the fast maximum aperture offers creative options which are well worth exploring. ..."



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