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Canon EF 50 mm f/2.5 Compact Macro

 

Specifications:

Manufacturer Canon
Model EF 50 mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
Lens style Normal
Focal length 50 mm
Maximum aperture f/2.5
Angle of view 46.8 o
Closest focusing distance 0.23 m
Maximum magnification 1:2
Minimum aperture 32
Number of diaphragm blades 6
Auto focus type AF
Lens Construction 9 elements / 8 groups
Filter diameter 52 mm
Macro Yes
Available mounts Canon
Dimensions 67.6 x 63 mm
Weight 280 g
Additional information Marketed December 1987

Average rating (1 owners reviews).

Build quality 4.00
Optical quality 5.00
Value for money 5.00
Overall 4.67
Build quality
Optical quality
Value for money
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User: chuckov
IP 24.45.x.x
Date: 2010-02-06 08:58:31
Owner since: 2 years
Price: 250
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: need extension tube for 1:1 macro. No usm; manual focusing difficult.

Pros: sharp, compact. Can also be used as regular 50mm lens.

Summary: Bargain lens: prime, compact and a true macro.


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Value for money 0 1 2 3 4 5