$509.99
With the large maximum aperture, excellent background blur is possible even at fast shutter speeds
The aspherical lens element makes the lens compact and corrects spherical aberrations
Sharp images edge-to-edge
Lead-free glass is used
With the large maximum aperture, excellent background blur is possible even with a fast shutter speed. The aspherical lens element makes the lens compact and corrects spherical aberrations. The image is sharp even at the edges. Lead-free glass is used.
SPECS:
* Minimum aperture - 22
* Close focus - 1.5'
* Length - 2 inches
* Weight - 10.2 ounces
The 45mm focal length is deal for obtaining a natural-looking perspective. This lens allows perspective correction.
Minimum aperture - 22
Close focus - 1.3'
Length - 3 9/16 inches
Weight - 1.4 lbs.
largest aperture in its class and unrivaled natural delineation. A ground and polished aspherical glass lens element (9th) thoroughly eliminates spherical aberration and distortion.
It achieves extremely sharp, faultless image quality only possible with a single focal length lens. A floating mechanism in its optical system corrects all aberrations in the medium and near focusing distances to maintain the lens' super image quality from the closest shooting distance of 0.3m to infinity. The AF drive system features silent, high-speed AF using rear focus system and a ring USM (Ultrasonic Motor). A wide focus ring permits smooth full-time manual focusing. The non-rotating filter frame affords easy use of circular polarizing and other type of filters. All eleven lens elements are made of environment-friendly lead-free glass.
* Close focus - 1'
* Length - 1 11/6 inches
* Weight - 6.5 ounces
Expertise level: Part-Time Professional Recommends this product: Yes
Reviewed by: Steve, Florida Pros: well made relatively compact excellent picture quality with minimal distortion and vignetting at reasonable apertures on film and none on a ... Cons: No built-in shade and larger than a lens made specifically for a compact sensor. Otherwise it has no material drawbacks.
Reviews: If you need a really good fast "normal" lens for your compact sensor Canon, buy this one now, and treasure it. It is also recognized by the fancier cameras which fix any aberrations in camera from the proper menu. Just be sure to get an appropriate lens shade with it, to protec... Read the full review