Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I purchased this lens back in March of 2005 to shoot static "Warhammer models" with my 10D.I found that longer lenses such as the Sigma 105mm, the Canon EF 100mm, and the Tamron SP Autofocus 90mm all were "too long" with the 10D's 1.6 focal crop and would result in requiring me to use a lot more physical space that what I had room for to get the shot.
The Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 is nearly a perfect match with the 10D for this purpose.Its small, its compact, and its short focal length do not require that I be standing three feet away from the model I'm shooting.
As far as shooting at non-static objects, such as insects, the lens is slow to focus and loud, in both noise and vibration, which results in "startled" subjects and missed shots.
The same also applies for non-macro shots as well.Its slow focus makes it a poor choice for action photography, and its loud enough to draw attention to you when you are attempting other shots as well.
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Product Description:
Want to bring small things into full-sized view? Turn to the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro lens, which can uncover detail that would otherwise be impossible to detect by the naked eye. Ideal for shooting extremely minute subjects such as insects or the petals of a small flower, the lens offers a nine-element design and a floating optical system that focuses down from infinity to one-half life size (0.5x). Despite these macro optics, however, the lens also functions beautifully as a general-purpose normal lens. And should you want to focus down to life size (1:1), you can add an optional Life Size Converter EF to increase the working distance--a valuable feature in close-up shooting. Other details include a 46-degree diagonal angle of view, a 0.8-foot close focusing distance, and a one-year warranty.
Specifications
Focal length: 50mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.5
Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
Diagonal angle of view: 46 degrees
Focus adjustment: Front group linear extension system with AFD
Closest focusing distance: 0.8 feet
Filter size: 52mm
Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches long
Weight: 9.9 ounces
Warranty: 1 year
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