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Description:

The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM features

Latest Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast and near silent auto focus
Full-time manual focus override
Super Spectra coatings and optimised lens element shaping to suppress flare and ghosting
Environmental seals providing dust and moisture resistance
Circular aperture diaphragm for beautifully even background bokeh and ‘removal’ of distracting backgrounds
Distance information passed back to the new E-TTL II flash algorithm of all current model digital EOS cameras
Minimum focus distance 45cm
Lens hood and pouch included in the box.

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User description

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Pros:

bully build, fast AF, new lens, tack sharp and f/1.2

Cons:

aberration, price

Exceptional lens, excellent build - bully tough, but not too heavy. AF is fast, comparable to 35mm f/1.4 but some hunting appears at nigh or very low light. Circular aperture creates beautiful bokeh blur. Moderate green aberration is present at f/1.2 on bright edges. Surprisingly sharp at f/1.2 and tack sharp at f/2.
Lens for a lifetime.

ea (offline)
Feb 12, 2007