Canon EF 50mm f/1.0 L USM

"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 ![]() |
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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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