Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens

Want to bring small things into full-sized view? Turn to the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro lens, which can uncover detail that would otherwise be impossible to detect by the naked eye. Ideal for shooting extremely minute subjects such as insects or the petals of a small flower, the lens offers a nine-element design and a floating optical system that focuses down from infinity to one-half life size (0.5x). Despite these macro optics, however, the lens also functions beautifully as a general-purpose normal lens. And should you want to focus down to life size (1:1), you can add an optional Life Size Converter EF to increase the working distance--a valuable feature in close-up shooting. Other details include a 46-degree diagonal angle of view, a 0.8-foot close focusing distance, and a one-year warranty.

Technical Details :
* 50mm
* Macro
* F/2.5
* Filter Thread 52mm



Specifications :
* Focal length: 50mm
* Maximum aperture: f/2.5
* Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
* Diagonal angle of view: 46 degrees
* Focus adjustment: Front group linear extension system with AFD
* Closest focusing distance: 0.8 feet
* Filter size: 52mm
* Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches long
* Weight: 9.9 ounces

Customer Feedback :
Great in low light, and agree also, the bokeh is sweet. I do alot of bee chasing and manage some great macros with bees in flight with this one. All hand held. Can also take great indoor shots without flash, with a steady hand.I chose it also because it was one of the least expensive high rated canon 50mm's.
It goes well with another inexpensive canon lens, the 55-200mm ef f4.5-5.6 II, which also does well outdoors, including macro.