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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro

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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/2.5
Weight
280 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
23 cm
Length
63 mm
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At a Glance

A half-macro standard prime for Canon EF full frame, it reaches 1:2 magnification with a 23 cm minimum focus distance. The maximum aperture is f/2.5, and a floating focus system is built in. It weighs 280 g. The lens serves close-ups and product shots as well as everyday and street photography.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Everyday
  • Street

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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/2.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.5
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
9
Groups
8
Weight
280 g (0.62 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
23 cm (9.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:2 (0.5×)
Length
63 mm (2.48 in)
Diameter
67.6 mm (2.66 in)
Released
December 1987

Manufacturer data: global.canon

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro fit?

The Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro 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 f/2.5 Macro compared

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

LensCanon EF 50mm f/2.5 MacroSigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG MacroCanon EF 50mm F1.8 IICanon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2.5f/2.8f/1.8f/1.8
Weight280 g320 g130 g160 g
Filter diameter52 mm55 mm52 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance23 cm18.8 cm45 cm35 cm
Length63 mm66.5 mm41 mm39 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro 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 f/2.5 Macro weigh?

The Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro weighs 280 g. It is 63 mm long with a diameter of 67.6 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro use?

The Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro is 23 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

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