The 50mm f/1.2 L USM is Canon's amazingly great top of the line normal/standard lens. It features an incrediblely large maximum aperture of f/1.2 allowing for superior background seperation and low light shooting capability. Fantastic bokeh and serious sharpnesss are the products of the superior optical design that includes one aspherical element as well as one floating lens element. A USM (Ultra Sonic Motor) provides quick and neary silent aurtofocus even while moving those large lens elements. Construction is solid as expected from the Lengendary L Series line and the lens features environmental sealing to help ward off dust and moisture. Close focus distance is a versatile 1.5ft. It is a great addition to any Canon shooter's kit.
Available accessories include the ES-78 lens hood and LP1214 case.
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The EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM is a new standard lens featuring an ultra-large aperture for a narrow depth of field and soft background blur loved by photographers everywhere. The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is suitable for any shooting situation; its lens coating and construction are optimized to minimize the ghosting and flare that frequently occurs when lenses are used with digital cameras. This high-performance, weather-resistant lens delivers all the superb image resolution and contrast you expect in a Canon L Series Lens.