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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Professional L-series, f/1.2 aperture USM lens for low light and extreme depth of field control.

A 50mm prime lens with a very large maximum aperture for fine depth-of-field control.

With its incredible f/1.2 maximum aperture, the super fast EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a consummate low-light performer. A lens that allows fine creative control over focusing and depth of field.

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Benefits

  • Large f/1.2 aperture

  • USM autofocus

  • Super Spectra coatings

  • Circular aperture for excellent background bokeh

  • Provides distance information for the E-TTL II flash system

  • Soft case and lens hood

Detailed Features

  • Very fast maximum aperture

    A large maximum aperture of f/1.2 gives outstanding speed when shooting in low light. The lens also provides fine control over focusing, allowing extremely shallow depth of field for creative effects.

  • Smooth background blur

    A virtually circular aperture diaphragm gives out of focus regions a softer, more uniform feel. Sharp foreground objects stand out against a smooth blurred background.

  • L-series quality

    The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, representing the best in precision-designed EF optics. L-series lenses combine superior performance with superlative handling, and are resistant to dust and moisture.

  • Ultrasonic focusing

    A ring-type ultrasonic motor drives autofocus extremely quickly, and in near silence. Excellent holding torque ensures the point of focus is reached accurately, without overshooting. Furthermore, full-time manual override is available, making it possible to adjust focus without leaving AF mode.

  • Super Spectra coating

    Super Spectra coatings ensure accurate colour balance and enhance contrast. They also reduce flare and ghosting – a common problem caused by light bouncing off a camera's sensor.

  • Integration with E-TTL II flash metering

    The lens passes distance information back to a compatible EOS camera's E-TTL II flash system to ensure optimal flash metering.

  • Accessories

    The lens comes supplied with a lens hood and a soft case.

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  • Lens Hood ES-78
    Prevent stray light from entering a lens, keeping unwanted glare from affecting your photos.

  • Lens Cap E-72II
    Protects your Canon lens when it's not being used.

  • Lens Dust Cap E
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  • PL-C B 72mm Circular Polarising Filter
    A polarising filter for lenses with a 72mm diameter filter thread.

  • 72mm Protect Lens Filter
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  • ND4-L 72mm
    When attached to the end of your camera's lens, this filter reduces the amount of light coming into the camera by 2 stops. For lenses with a 72mm filter thread.

  • ND8-L 72mm
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