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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

The 1990 "nifty fifty": a 130 g f/1.8 standard prime with a five-blade aperture and a micromotor, for its EF bodies.

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Core
Released
1990
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Mount
Canon EF
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
68.2mm diameter × 41mm length
Weight
130g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Micromotor (DC)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
5
Magnification
0.15x
Min. Focus Distance
45cm

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EOS-1D Mark III
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EOS-1Ds
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EOS-1D Mark IV
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EOS-1D Mark IV
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EOS 5D Mark III
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EOS 5D Mark III
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EOS-1D X
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EOS 6D Mark II
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EOS 6D Mark II
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EOS 5D Mark IV
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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.3
Street
6.9
Travel
5.1
Wedding & Events
5.2
Filmmaking
4.4
Documentary
4.9
Landscape
4.7
Casual
5.7
Food
4.5
Architecture
4.4
Astrophotography
5.0
Underwater
4.3
✅ Great For
🌆
Street 6.9 Strong on portability, focal length and maximum aperture.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Underwater 4.3 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
🏛️
Architecture 4.4 Held back by focal length and generation.
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Filmmaking 4.5 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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