Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens – Autofocus Prime – Lightweight and Sharp

Description:

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II autofocus lens in excellent condition, compatible with all Canon EOS film and digital SLRs. This compact prime delivers crisp images, fast autofocus, and beautiful background blur thanks to its wide f/1.8 aperture. A perfect starter lens for portrait, street, and low-light photography.

Introduced in 1990, the EF 50mm f/1.8 II is a simplified successor to the original 1987 EF 50mm f/1.8. It retains the same optical formula—6 elements in 5 groups—but features a lighter plastic build and no distance scale. Despite its low cost, it consistently outperforms expectations in sharpness and contrast.

Key Features:

• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
• Mount: Canon EF (autofocus)
• Optical Design: 6 elements in 5 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45m
• Filter Thread: 52mm
• Aperture Blades: 5 (straight)
• Coating: Super Spectra Coating
• Build: Lightweight plastic barrel, plastic mount
• Weight: ~130g

Included:

• Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens
• Front and rear caps 
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Collector Notes:

Often nicknamed the “plastic fantastic,” this lens is one of the most popular primes ever made. It’s lightweight, fast, and surprisingly sharp—especially from f/2.8 onward. Though it lacks the metal mount and focus scale of its predecessor, it delivers consistent autofocus and excellent optical performance. A must-have for any Canon shooter, whether film or digital.