Canon EF 50mm f1.2L USM

Maker Canon
Model EF 50mm f1.2L USM
Fullframe Coverage YES
Field of View (degrees)
Horizontal,Vertical, Diagonal
Full Frame - 36x24mm
APS-C - 22.5x15mm
Full Frame : H - 39.6 : V - 27 : D - 46.8
APS-C : H - 25.4 : V - 17.1 : D - 30.3
Focal Length Prime 50 mm (APS-C 35mm equiv = 80 mm)
Aperture Range Prime f1.2 - f16
Motor USM
Elements/Groups 8/7
Diaphragm blades 8
Maximum Magnification 0.11x
Magnification w/EF12 0.25-.015x
Magnification w/EF25 0.42-0.33x
Length/Diameter 3.3"/3.6" : 83.8 mm / 91.4 mm
Weight 36 oz : 1022.4 gm
Filter 72
Lens Hood ES-79II
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Price (click for latest pricing) $1400

 

 

COMMENTS:

Canon dropped the very, very expensive 50/1.0L some time ago and have now (2006) replaced it with the 50/1.2L. It's quite a lot more affordable at $1400, but still pretty expensive compared to the 50/1.4, which is only 1/2 stop slower but about 1/5th of the cost.

Nevertheless, for those who need and can afford the 50/1.2L it's Canon's fastest lens and a much better buy than the old 50/1.0L was.