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Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II

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Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
130 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
41 mm
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At a Glance

Weighing just 130 g, this 50 mm standard prime for Canon EF full frame is compact. Its f/1.8 maximum aperture helps in dim light, and it focuses down to 45 cm. It suits everyday use, street photography, travel and shooting in low light.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light
  • Travel

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
6
Groups
5
Weight
130 g (0.29 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (17.72 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.7 (0.15×)
Length
41 mm (1.61 in)
Diameter
68.2 mm (2.69 in)
Released
December 1990

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II fit?

The Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 50mm F1.8 IICanon EF 50mm F1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm F1.4 USMSigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.8f/1.4f/1.4
Weight130 g160 g290 g815 g
Filter diameter52 mm49 mm58 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm35 cm45 cm40 cm
Length41 mm39 mm50.5 mm100 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II weigh?

The Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II weighs 130 g. It is 41 mm long with a diameter of 68.2 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II use?

The Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

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