Canon Lens EF 50mm F1.8 Mark I

Canon Lens EF 50mm F1.8 Mark I

• Lens Type: Standard Prime Lens

• Focal Length: 50mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8

• Minimum Aperture: f/22

• Lens Mount: Canon EF Mount

• Format Coverage: Full-Frame

• Angle of View: 46°

• Autofocus: Yes, Micro Motor AF

• Minimum Focus Distance: 45cm

• Maximum Magnification: 0.15x

• Optical Construction: 6 Elements in 5 Groups

• Aperture Blades: 5

• Filter Size: 52mm

• Dimensions: 67.4 × 42.5mm

• Weight: Approximately 190g

Description

The Canon EF 50mm F1.8 Mark I is a classic standard prime lens introduced in 1987 for Canon EOS cameras. Its 50mm focal length provides a natural perspective on full-frame cameras, making it suitable for portraits, street photography, everyday shooting, and general-purpose photography.

Featuring a bright maximum aperture of f/1.8, the lens offers excellent flexibility in low-light conditions and allows photographers to create a shallow depth of field with pleasing background separation.

Its optical construction consists of six elements in five groups, designed to deliver balanced image quality throughout the focusing range. The built-in micro motor autofocus system provides automatic focusing, while the manual focus ring allows for manual adjustments.

The Mark I version features a more substantial construction and a metal lens mount compared with the later EF 50mm F1.8 II. Compact and lightweight, it remains a popular vintage Canon EF lens for photographers seeking a classic 50mm prime.