| Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Specifications | |
| Frame Coverage | 35mm |
| Lens Construction (groups) | 8 |
| Lens Construction (elements) | 9 |
| No. of Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Minimum Aperture | 32 |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.23m (9.1") |
| Maximum Magnifcation | 0.5x |
| Filter Diameter | 52mm |
| Maximum Diameter x Length | 67.6mm x 63mm (2.7" x 2.5") |
| Weight | 280g (9.9oz) |
Reviews
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Peter Kun Frary
The EF 50 1.4 USM is the low light specialist, the EF 50 1.8 is the general purpose optic and the EF 50 2.5 Compact Macro is optimized for close-up work. However, build quality and AF speed are similar between the lenses.
Ken Rockwell
The 50mm macro is a swell lens, and a swell replacement for a traditional 50mm lens if you don't want to be limited by the close focus distance of a regular 50mm lens.
PhotoZone.de
The EF 50mm f/2.5 macro is a fairly unexciting lens but it offers a very high performance despite its ancient design. The quality of the construction is fairly decent though not stellar. By today's standards the micro motor as well is a little outdated.
The-Digital-Picture.com
If you need both (50mm normal and macro) in one lens - the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro Lens is for you! If 1:2 macro is good enough, the Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro Lens is a good value lens. Image quality is very good.
