Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II Specifications
Compatibility:
analog/digital
Diagonal Angle of View:
46°
Maximum Magnification:
1:6.7
Minimum Aperture:
F22
Number of Aperture Blades:
5
Iris Pattern:
polygonal
Minimum Distance:
45cm
Filter Thread:
52mm
Maximum Diameter:
68.2mm
Length:
41mm
Weight:
130g
Focus Type:
micro motor, straight helicoid focus mechanism
Dual Pixel CMOS AF:
supported
E-TTL II Distance Information:
no
IR Capability:
reported by Lens Play and IR Forum
Lens Hood:
ES-62 (requires dedicated Hood Adapter Ring 62)
Produced:
1990
Tests:
Nickname:
"Thrifty Fifty"
Additional Information:
The focus ring rotates during AF operation.
In 2016 Canon published a service advisory warning of counterfeit EF 50mm F1.8 II lenses. The counterfeits can be identified by a differing brand name font type at the rear ring of the lens [source].