Specs:
- Compact, lightweight fixed focal length lens ideal for everyday photos, and with a large f/1.8 aperture, a perfect lens for low-light photography and creative background blur
- 80mm effective focal-length when attached to an APS-C camera, optimal for portraits and photos of fast moving subjects such as children and pets
- A stepping motor (Gear-type STM) supports the Movie Servo AF function in providing smooth and quiet continuous AF during video recording, as well as when shooting photos
- Improved exterior design includes new focus ring placement making it the most compact Canon 50mm lens
- Metal mount helps provide stability and ruggedness
- Optimized lens placement and coatings help deliver outstanding color balance, while minimizing ghosting and flare
- Circular aperture (7 blades) helps deliver beautiful, soft backgrounds
- Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 ft. (0.35m); maximum magnification of 0.21x