Canon EF 50mm f/1.0 L USM
Manufacturer's description:"The world's fastest interchangeable SLR lens with a super large maximum aperture. It has two spherical lens elements and four elements with a high refractive index. Outstanding delineation with minimal flare even at the maximum aperture. This lens ushers you to a new avenue of photographic possibilities. A dream lens in the AF age."
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Discontinued  |
Yes | Contribute |
| Year announced | No Data | Contribute |
| General | ||
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| Focal Type | Standard | Contribute |
| Lens | ||
| Focal Length |
50mm | Contribute |
| Angle of View |
0° - 46° | Contribute |
| Max Aperture |
f/1 | Contribute |
| Min Aperture |
f/16 | Contribute |
| Filter Size |
72mm | Contribute |
| Stabilised | No | Contribute |
| 35mm equivalent | No Data | Contribute |
| Internal focusing |
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| Maximum magnification |
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| Focusing | ||
| Min Focus | 24cm | Contribute |
| Macro |
No | Contribute |
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| Construction | ||
| Blades | 8 | Contribute |
| Elements | 11 | Contribute |
| Groups | 9 | Contribute |
| Weather-sealed |
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| Box Contents | ||
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| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 985g | Contribute |
| Height | 81.5mm | Contribute |
| Diameter | 91.5mm | Contribute |
| MTF Data | ||
| Effective focal length | 52mm | Contribute |
| Weighted MTF | 50 mm: f1 0.46 | f1.4 0.55 | f2 0.66 | f2.8 0.74 | f4 0.78 | f8 0.81 | Contribute |
| Average Weighted MTF | 0.80 | Contribute |
| Weighted MTF 10 lp/mm | 0.88 | Contribute |
| Weighted MTF 20 lp/mm | 0.76 | Contribute |
| Weighted MTF 40 lp/mm | 0.55 | Contribute |
| Distortion | No Data | Contribute |
| Grade | 3.9 | Contribute |
| Photodo MTF Score | 3.9 | Contribute |
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