Canon Product Reviews and Ratings - Camera Lenses - EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens from Abes of Maine

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Brand: Canon

Located in: Photography, Camera Lenses

The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a peerless new standard lens featuring an ultra-large aperture for a narrow depth of field and soft background blur so loved by photographers everywhere. The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is suitable for any shooting situation; its lens coating and construction are optimized to minimize the ghosting and flare that frequently occurs when lenses are used with digital cameras. This high-performance, weather-resistant lens delivers all the superb image resolution and contrast you expect in a Canon L Series Lens.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.9 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:

Semi-professional(3)

Pros:

Consistent output(4), Durable(8), Easily interchangeable(4), Fast / accurate auto-focus(13), Rugged(3)

Best Uses:

Night photography(3), Portraits(5), Weddings(3)

Focusing Problems Corrected

By JonSpot

from Knoxville, TN on 2/25/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Night Photography, Portraits, Weddings/Events

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens:

It took me a while to decide to buy this lens due to all of the negative reviews I read about focusing issues. Finally, I noticed that all the negative reviews were written in the middle of 2009 or before and nothing after. Whatever focusing problems Canon had before appeared to have been corrected.I bought this lens a few weeks ago and have been so pleased with the results. The color and clarity are unlike no other lens I've tried. I shot a photo from about 8 feet away and, when I zoomed in, could not BELIEVE the detail. Also, I much prefer the realistic dimensions of this lens over the perspective distortion of the 35mm 1.4.The 50mm 1.2 is also the perfect lens for those who want to create videos in addition to photography with the Canon 5D Mark II. See my first video here:[@]If you buy this lens, get to know it. You can't just point it at a family at 1.2 aperture from 4 feet away and expect to get everyone in focus. You have to live within its capabilities and adjust accordingly.[...]

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What a lens!

By Moose

from Virginia on 2/1/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Portraits, Sports/Action, Weddings/Events

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Yes, I would recommend Abes of Maine to a friend

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens:

Takes some time to get use to this great lens! It is a little heavy but you soon get use to it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

not your typical 50mm walk-around lens

By foothillbiker

from los altos, ca on 1/5/2010

Pros:

Durable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Night Photography, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens:

Shooting at f1.2 really opens some creative doors in terms of perspective, bokeh, and unusual affects.

You do have to take care to ensure your AF focuses on your mark (I've used it w/ the old school 5D).

Also, note that on a sunny day f1.2 might be overexposed, even at ISO 50.

I've had the lens for a couple of weeks, and am very happy with the results shooting at night (streets of San Francisco), indoor portraits, and landscapes. The results really are distinctive.

You can find plenty of examples on flickr -- search for "Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM"

REgards,
Chas.

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50mm in and out of focus

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depth of field

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Great mid rang lens

By PB

from Aurora, CO on 9/29/2009

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens:

While this lens is a little pricey it offers extremely sharp pictures with excellent depth of field. I bought it to take landscape pictures; my wife uses it for close up portrait. It works well for both.

Great Lens

By seaman

from Chicago IL on 8/11/2009

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Durable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Pricey

Best Uses:

Low light photography, Night Photography, Portraits

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens:

Nice bokeh, awesome lens. Expensive but it worth every peny.

Amazing Lens!

By Aldabella Photography

from Windsor, CO on 7/27/2009

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

Wedding Photography

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens:

Awesome lens, very fast and sharp!

Lens delivers

By MW

from Upstate New York on 1/11/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Reliable

Cons:

Bulky

Best Uses:

Everyday use, Home, Traveling

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens:

Combined with a late model Canon body (high pixels & ISO with little degradation), pictures are captured crisply in dimly lit night club or evening street scenes. It's size/weight rules out the candid photography of, say, having a Leica slung under your sport coat. And, it is relatively slow to focus. Yet, of the 10 Canon lenses I own, if I could only take one on vacation, this is it.

Canon 50mm 1.2 USM Lens

By Bob

from New York, NY on 10/12/2008

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Portraits

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens:

Pleasure to use.

Customer Reviews about the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Standard Lens at Abes of Maine