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title: "Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens - An affordable standard prime lens with a fast aperture, suited to any field of photography."
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# USM fast & silent autofocus f/1.4 ultra-fast aperture 50mm prime focal length Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens - An affordable standard prime lens with a fast aperture, suited to any field of photography.

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** € 1101.20
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your frame with the lens that professionals swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens - An affordable standard prime lens with a fast aperture, suited to any field of photography. by canon
- **How much does it cost?** € 1101.20 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/47990415-canon-ef-50mm-f-1-4-usm-lens-an-affordable)

## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Iconic 50mm Prime:** Classic focal length for stunning portraits & versatile shots
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Travel-ready design that fits your on-the-go lifestyle
- • **Blazing f/1.4 Aperture:** Capture crisp images in low light with dreamy bokeh
- • **Whisper-Quiet USM Motor:** Lightning-fast autofocus that won’t interrupt your flow
- • **8-Blade Circular Diaphragm:** Smooth, creamy background blur for professional-grade depth

## Overview

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is a lightweight, affordable prime lens featuring a fast f/1.4 aperture and a seven-element optical design. Its ultrasonic motor (USM) ensures quick and accurate autofocus, while the 8-blade circular diaphragm produces smooth bokeh. Ideal for portraits, travel, and low-light photography, this lens balances professional image quality with portability and value.

## Description

Product Description With its fast maximum aperture and focusing system, the compact, high performance EF 50mm f/1.4 USM standard lens delivers superb performance in any field of photography, from landscapes and travel scenes to portraits and reportage. It’s compact and lightweight design make it an affordable choice for travel and general-use, the Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) motor drives autofocus extremely quickly and quietly, with excellent holding torque ensuring the point of focus is reached accurately. A circular 8-bladed aperture diaphragm gives out-of-focus regions a softer look, letting sharp foreground objects stand out against elegant bokeh. Legal Disclaimer o Gebrauchtware o Bei diesem Artikel findet die Differenzbesteuerung Anwendung (§ 25 a Abs. 2 UStG), so dass die anfallende MwSt nicht getrennt ausgewiesen werden kann.

Review: Excellent balance of quality, speed, and value - The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is a lens that delivers impressive results at a price point accessible to most photographers. It arrived securely packaged, and the build quality feels solid without being heavy — a great balance for both casual outings and professional use. Optically, this lens produces sharp images with beautiful color rendering. The f/1.4 aperture is especially useful in low-light situations and creates a pleasing background blur for portraits. Autofocus is quick and generally accurate, though not completely silent; for video shooters, this is worth keeping in mind. What stands out most is its versatility: it works just as well for portraits as it does for street, travel, or even product photography. While it doesn’t have the weather sealing or ruggedness of higher-end Canon lenses, it more than makes up for it in performance-to-price ratio. Overall, this is an outstanding choice for anyone looking to expand their kit with a fast prime lens without breaking the bank. Highly recommended.
Review: Reinvigorated my photography - Other than a macro lens, this is the only prime lens I have bought. I spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to decide between the f/1.8 and this lens - after all it is about three times the price. Whilst I cannot comment on the other lens I have to say that after a month of use I have not regretted my purchase. I often take photos in the morning on my way to work using a compact camera, but this Winter the exceptional frosts tempted me out with my DSLR. This lens has allowed me to shoot on ISO100 and ISO200 in pretty poor lighting conditions. At large apertures 1.4 - about 3 the background blur (bokeh) is fantastic and really makes the subject stand out. There is even an element of this in the mid range of around f/8 where the subject is crisp and sharp. As it is Winter and I tend to handhold my camera I have not yet been able to test out the smaller apertures. This lens has allowed me to take shots in the Winter which I would not have tried to take with a slower lens and it has made me experiment more with the different apertures. Being a prime lens it also makes me move my backside more rather than just playing with the focal length of a zoom lens. Where my macro lens lives on my camera in the summer when insects are about I think this will be moving in for the Winter. In summary, the build quality of the lens appears to be pretty good, the picture quality is fantastic and I would definitely recommend it - great value for money.

## Features

- Focal length and maximum aperture: 50 mm 1:1.4
- Lens construction: Seven elements in six groups
- Focus adjustment: Overall linear extension system with USM
- Closest focusing distance: 0.45 m/1.5 ft
- Filter size: 58 mm, Number of diaphragm blades: 8

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00009XVCZ |
| Aperture Modes | F1.4-F22 |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 53,758 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 667 in Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Canon |
| Camera Lens | Canon Standard Half Telephoto EF 50mm F/1.4 USM Lens for EOS Camera with quality and portability, advanced optics for sharp images, ultrasonic autofocus motor and a filter diameter of 58mm. |
| Colour | Black |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,773) |
| Date First Available | 8 Jun. 2007 |
| Focus type | Auto/Manual |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | No |
| ISO Range | 100-22 |
| Included components | Canon EF 50mm - f/1.4 USM Lens, E-58U 58mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), 1-Year Warranty |
| Item Weight | 290 Grams |
| Item model number | 2515A003 |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 50 Millimetres |
| Max Focal Length | 50 Millimeters |
| Maximum Aperture Range | f 1.4 |
| Min Focal Length | 0.45 Millimeters |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 50 Millimetres |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 13.5 x 11.2 x 10.9 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.38 Kilograms |
| Part number | EF5014U |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 58 Millimetres |
| Plug profile | Canonbayonet |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 5.1 x 7.4 x 7.4 centimetres |
| Size | 20 cm |
| Style | EF 50 mm-f/1.4 USM |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Compatible mountings:** Canon EF
- **Focal length description:** 50 millimeters
- **Focus type:** Auto/Manual
- **Lens design:** Prime
- **Lens type:** Standard
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 50 Millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 50 Millimeters
- **Minimum focal length:** 0.45 Millimeters

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How about wedding photos?**
A: Should be OK.  With a full-frame camera you would get a 50mm field of view, with a 1.6x reduction (like most DSLRs) it would be equivalent to a 80mm lens, which might be a bit long- so you'd have to stand a bit further back from the 'bride, groom and full family' type photo.  The quality would be very good (much better than a kit-lens zoom, for example). Watch out for flare if the sun can shine directly into the lens.  The standard lens-hood is some help here, but putting the camera on a tripod and using a piece of dark card to shade the lens is probably even better!

**Q: IS this lens good for close up / portrait pictures. Not looking for a macro lens just something with closer images. I have a 650D**
A: I found this lens excellent for portrait pictures even though I am shooting on a Canon 1100 (cropped chip).  There is a beautiful shallow depth of field and for the price you just can't beat it.

**Q: Is this what a novice would call a 'wide angle ' lens**
A: *** NO *** A 50 MM LENS IS NOT WHAT MOST PEOPLE WOULD CONSIDER A WIDE ANGLE LENS. This lens is excellent for portrait shots, particularly indoors. It is a fast lens for the price, meaning that it lets sufficient light in in a short length of time ideal for lower light/moving targets. At a party this lens takes great shots with sharp foreground and blurred backgrounds.HOWEVER, in a small room 50mm will appear quite close to the subject, therefore I do not think this is a suitable wide angle lens. You would require something below 35mm. The Canon EF M 22mm f/2 STM is much better lens if a wide angle is required (such as for wide panoramic landscape shots). If a fast portrait lens is required, the Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8 II is amazing value for money.Hope this helps.

**Q: What are the limitations of this lens? I can afford more expensive lenses I just don't want to have to upgrade in the future when I could buy now.**
A: I think it depends on what you will be using it for. I have only had it a short while and bought it for its wide aperture compared with my zoom (3.5-5.6).  Optically this looks good although I don't print larger than a4. The main restriction is the slightly slow focus as it's the old motor driven mechanism. For static shots it's not a problem but for street photography it's possible to miss a shot because the focus is not instant like the USM or stm lenses. I think it's brilliant value for money for what you get, it just depends on your intended use.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent balance of quality, speed, and value
*by J***A on 6 September 2025*

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is a lens that delivers impressive results at a price point accessible to most photographers. It arrived securely packaged, and the build quality feels solid without being heavy — a great balance for both casual outings and professional use. Optically, this lens produces sharp images with beautiful color rendering. The f/1.4 aperture is especially useful in low-light situations and creates a pleasing background blur for portraits. Autofocus is quick and generally accurate, though not completely silent; for video shooters, this is worth keeping in mind. What stands out most is its versatility: it works just as well for portraits as it does for street, travel, or even product photography. While it doesn’t have the weather sealing or ruggedness of higher-end Canon lenses, it more than makes up for it in performance-to-price ratio. Overall, this is an outstanding choice for anyone looking to expand their kit with a fast prime lens without breaking the bank. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reinvigorated my photography
*by C***G on 28 December 2010*

Other than a macro lens, this is the only prime lens I have bought. I spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to decide between the f/1.8 and this lens - after all it is about three times the price. Whilst I cannot comment on the other lens I have to say that after a month of use I have not regretted my purchase. I often take photos in the morning on my way to work using a compact camera, but this Winter the exceptional frosts tempted me out with my DSLR. This lens has allowed me to shoot on ISO100 and ISO200 in pretty poor lighting conditions. At large apertures 1.4 - about 3 the background blur (bokeh) is fantastic and really makes the subject stand out. There is even an element of this in the mid range of around f/8 where the subject is crisp and sharp. As it is Winter and I tend to handhold my camera I have not yet been able to test out the smaller apertures. This lens has allowed me to take shots in the Winter which I would not have tried to take with a slower lens and it has made me experiment more with the different apertures. Being a prime lens it also makes me move my backside more rather than just playing with the focal length of a zoom lens. Where my macro lens lives on my camera in the summer when insects are about I think this will be moving in for the Winter. In summary, the build quality of the lens appears to be pretty good, the picture quality is fantastic and I would definitely recommend it - great value for money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely prime lense, although it can be a little soft at low f-stops
*by P***E on 17 December 2023*

This is a very nice prime lens, with a very low 1.4 minimum f-stop which allows for lovely bokeh and particularly good night street photography. I found that I could wander around Manchester at night and take lots of street photos of people and objects, with nice bokeh and easily 1/100 upwards shutter speeds without the ISO going insane. 1/100 with ISO1000 wasn't uncommon when using the F/1.4. The auto-focus is quite noisy and slow, and isn't always 100%. As a result of that, and because the lens is already quite soft at 1.4, it doesn't produce the sharpest of images. Light level doesn't seem to affect this, and I find that daytime photos are no sharper than night time. Increase the F-stop to 2.8 upwards and things get a lot better, although they are still not pin-sharp. This might be because my camera itself isn't superb quality; other people with better cameras might have a better result, however my other lenses are definitely sharper. But I don't think this is a lens intended for very sharp shooting, it is mostly for the very large aperture I can achieve. Related to this, and more importantly, there is **NO IMAGE STABILISATION** on this lens. This makes a significant difference, as without a tripod you'll need fast shutter speeds to compensate. Handheld with anything less than 1/60 is not going to be usable. I would recommend buying the related Canon lens hood for it, as it reduces the stray light entering the lens significantly, and also protects it nicely. You can attack and remove the lens cap easily without having to first remove the hood. Overall I am very happy with this lens, and I have had great fun using it to take street photography. It isn't as sharp as I would like, and lacks image stabilisation, but once you accept this you learn to live with it and change the type of photos you are taking so they aren't ones that require sharpness. Things like canvas prints that already aren't capable of very sharp printing avoid this too. I would definitely buy this lens again if I needed to.

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