Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens Review

This unique standard lens from Canon costs around £1235 currently and has a super-bright f/1.2 maximum aperture, silent ultrasonic focusing and professional-grade weather sealed construction.

Two other 50mm lenses are available from Canon. The EF 50mm f/1.4 is only 1/3 of a stop slower, but costs substantially less at around £290 and sacrifices a little in build quality and isn't sealed against the elements. Those on a tight budget may also consider the plastic fantastic EF 50mm f/1.8, which is another 1/3 of a stop slower, lacks silent focusing and build quality but costs only £90.


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