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title: "Canon EF 50 mm f/1.2L USM Lens, Black"
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# Ultra-wide f/1.2 aperture for low-light & bokeh magic 50mm prime lens for stunning clarity USM motor for whisper-quiet autofocus Canon EF 50 mm f/1.2L USM Lens, Black

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** ¥639623
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Own the moment with the legendary Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L — where every shot is a masterpiece.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon EF 50 mm f/1.2L USM Lens, Black by canon
- **How much does it cost?** ¥639623 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/51302563-canon-ef-50-mm-f-1-2l-usm-lens-black)

## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bokehlicious f/1.2 Aperture:** Create dreamy backgrounds and shoot confidently in near-dark conditions.
- • **Pro-Level Precision Control:** Full-time manual focus lets you fine-tune every shot like a true artist.
- • **Robust Build for the Hustle:** Weather-resistant design and premium L-series durability built to keep up with your grind.
- • **Iconic 50mm Prime Powerhouse:** Capture razor-sharp images with the classic focal length that pros swear by.
- • **Silent & Swift USM Autofocus:** Stay discreet with ultra-quiet, lightning-fast focusing—perfect for candid moments.

## Overview

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a professional-grade prime lens featuring a super-wide f/1.2 aperture for exceptional low-light performance and creamy bokeh. Equipped with a fast, silent ultrasonic motor (USM) for precise autofocus and a weather-resistant build, this lens is a favorite among discerning photographers seeking iconic image quality and reliable durability. Its 50mm focal length offers versatile framing, while full-time manual focus ensures creative control. Ideal for portraits, street, and low-light photography, this lens elevates your craft with every click.

## Description

What’s in the box: Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Autofocus Lens, E-72U 72mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), ES-78 Lens Hood, Lens Case LP1214, 1-year warranty.

Review: I've owned this lens for four+ years now and used it on two bodies and it's remained my favorite. My other lenses: -Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 -Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 -Canon 24mm f/1.4 -Canon 70-200 IS f/4.0 -Canon 100mm IS f/2.8 macro -Canon 400mm f/5.6 Because you will be wanting to shoot at f/1.2 a lot, I suggest buying an ND filter (think of it like sunglasses for your lens), which will let you open up to f/1.2 to get your nice bokeh, which after all came at a high price, so you want to use/abuse it when you can. If you don't shoot with a ND filter, for instance, your camera will complain that its shutter speed isn't fast enough. There's just too much damned light in the scene. Now, that's usually a good thing with cameras, but not when you want to shoot wide open at f/1.2 in broad daylight. Advantages: -bokehlicious -very fast lens, even in near-dark conditions. Bloody great, and corny as it sounds, it puts a smile on my face (almost) every time I'm in difficult lighting conditions. -great big aperture for astrophotography, though the focal length is a bit weird for that application (not too telephoto for closeups, not wide enough for big Milky Way shots) -low profile, not big enough to attract much attention. One of the reasons this is my favorite. -USM ultrasonic motor (also on f/1.4 version). My biggest gripe with the f/1.8, other than the gorgeous shots it was capable of achieving, was the noisy autofocus. That doesn't work well if you're trying to photograph animals or trying to remain inconspicuous. An upgrade to the f/1.4 or this f/1.2 model will fix that, since you'll get the fast and quiet USM focus. Disadvantages: -heavy. This is definitely heavier than my 70-200 f/4.0 and 100mm f/2.8 macro -expensive. 16x more expensive than the f/1.8 I upgraded from, but I've never once regretted it. -not paired well with some cameras, though this is more of a gripe with the camera and not the lens. Open wide at f/1.2 on my older Canon 7D, I had focusing issues which required me to guesstimate microadjustments I had to select in the settings of the camera (based upon the distance between the camera and the subject). This was especially difficult with off-center focus points, which seemed more touchy. I got pretty good at guesstimating the microadjustments needed for each shot, but when I changed distance between me and my subject I had to reset it again, which was annoying. All of these problems went away when I moved to the Canon 5D Mark III, where a greater percentage of my shots now come out in-focus, even off-center focus points. That being said, most of my favorite shots that DID come out well with my Canon 7D are gorgeous - it was just much more difficult to achieve. -because you paid more, you will want to justify your purchase by always shooting at f/1.2. Don't do that. For instance, this lens is great for food photography, but you'll want to go to around f/2.8 for that usually. On the plus side, the f/2.8 on this lens will be sharper than on the cheaper models. -lots of shots end up out of focus full open at f/1.2, at least on the Canon 7D. I have had a MUCH better success rate with the Canon 5D Mark III. Also, a quick tip for portraits: focus on the person's eyes, not their nose. Select your autofocus points. At f/1.2 it matters a lot.
Review: Lens arrived quickly but surprised that delivery guy did not ask for my signature, although at checkout there was a note that delivery would require signature due to its price. Great lens though, i’ve only used it in two photoshoots and I am satisfied with the images.

## Features

- Weather-resistant standard lens
- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture-50mm F/1.2, Closest Focusing Distance - 1.48 ft. / 0.45m
- AF with full-time manual focus, 72mm filter size
- Ultrasonic Motor (USM), Lens not zoomable
- Purchase this product between May 1, 2016 and July 30, 2016 and get 13 months of free damage protection from Canon. The product must be registered within 30 days of the purchase date to be eligible.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000I1YIDQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 75,614 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 18 in Camcorder Lenses 867 in Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Canon |
| Camera Lens | Fixed EF lens with 50mm focal length and maximum aperture of f/1.2, with ring-type ultrasonic motor AF system and weather-resistant construction, with 8-blade rounded diaphragm. |
| Colour | Black |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (435) |
| Date First Available | 20 Feb. 2008 |
| Focus type | Auto/Manual |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | No |
| Included components | 1-Year Warranty, Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Autofocus Lens, E-72U 72mm Snap-On Lens Cap, ES-78 Lens Hood, Lens Case LP1214, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear) |
| Item Weight | 580 Grams |
| Item model number | 1257B002 |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 50 Millimetres |
| Max Focal Length | 50 Millimeters |
| Maximum Aperture Range | F1.2 |
| Min Focal Length | 50 Millimeters |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.7 x 13.8 x 13.6 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.85 Kilograms |
| Part number | 1257B002 |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 72 Millimetres |
| Plug profile | Canon EF |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 6.6 x 8.6 x 8.6 centimetres |
| Size | EF 50mm f/1.2L USM |
| Style | Lens Only |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | Prime |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Compatible mountings:** Canon EF
- **Focal length description:** 50mm prime lens
- **Focus type:** Auto/Manual
- **Lens design:** Prime
- **Lens type:** Standard
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 50 Millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 50 Millimeters
- **Minimum focal length:** 50 Millimeters

## Images

![Canon EF 50 mm f/1.2L USM Lens, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QHk7ma2oL.jpg)
![Canon EF 50 mm f/1.2L USM Lens, Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xan1wWmxL.jpg)
![Canon EF 50 mm f/1.2L USM Lens, Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+RQ0vr+HL.jpg)
![Canon EF 50 mm f/1.2L USM Lens, Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MbroJ1ZrL.jpg)
![Canon EF 50 mm f/1.2L USM Lens, Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91FLPSYf7gL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I am not sure why someone would give this lense for a 1, 2, and 3 stars?  
I am keeping it pg 13**
A: This is actually a good statistical representation of a long standing product. There are a number of factors that explain the negative reviews. First, all products even high end with a decent QC process is going to wind up with a 1-3 percent lemon/product failure rate which can be exacerbated by post manufacture conditions. While I know how well protected this product is when I get it, it doesn't always mean that it got to the box before some issue could have occurred. Suffice to say, there are legitimate failure rates on all products before you factor user interaction conditions that may contribute to failed expectations which leads us to the next most popular reason for negative reviews.No product is going to be all things to all people, especially this one. Now, the fact that it is sooo expensive has successfully weeded out a large number of participants who have no business holding a precision peace of glass. Having said that, there are people that mistakenly believe that spending more money will always produce the best results. In the digital camera body world, that actually pans out pretty well for the wealthy, but technically less capable (or even the blind and some stupid) users. This lens fall into a slightly more useful niche category. Another factor that very often is completely overlooked is the combination of which camera body and lens calibrations get matched. Sometimes they fit nicely and little need be done and other times it requires packing both or more in a box and sending to the factory for making the marriage work. I know first hand the disappointment of a new toy not being a perfect match for existing equipment. Not forgetting that there are some people who will blame the equipment or have expectations beyond their own and even the actual capability of the product. This lens represents a focussing distance that is covered well by many primes and zooms but most understand what people perceive as its flaws are part of what makes this lens the attraction that it is. The Photoshop argument is somewhat correct in that you can reproduce pretty much anything a lens can do with software. The idea is to not have too! The beauty of great lenses used for their respective purposes is that you practically don't need to touch anything beyond processing out Raw to other formats for wherever the end product is going. There are going to be unhappy people who make an expensive purchase who are tight on the budget and have unrealistic expectations and possibly chose to acquire this lens without having other lenses that adequately serve the majority of their needs. I used to love the bang for the buck of the nifty 50 and then decided to get the Sigma 1.4 for the crop body. Then sprung for the 85 1.8 and then went back for the 50 1.4 and tried my best to keep the flash in the bag. My budget was and is tight for anything that doesn't pay for itself. I love the 24-70 2.8 and the 70-200 2.8 on crop and full frame and swap them as needed and on rare occasions throw on a 2xIII for the situations when I can't get closer and need the extra reach (quality does suffer, and I hate that) but rarely do I need the super bokeh power of 1.8 or even 1.4 and I can't imagine really needing 1.2. Yet, I'm still looking at this lens! Why? Because I know that is the best that money can buy in an AF lens and will produce the desirable CA and Dreamy Bokeh that requires no Photoshop. Sooo, If I get a lemon, I'll do calibrations. If that doesn't work, I'll get Amazon to send me another one. If that has the same issue, then it will go back to canon with one of my camera bodies for calibration matching, and if that still winds up producing unsatisfactory results while using it for its intended function, on a tripod, with a still subject and micro adjustments still don't satisfy, after all of that, then I will sit down to write a review of my saga and I too may fall into the category of those who rate this lens below 4 stars. Hopefully, that won't happen because I know the right L-Glass for the right occasion if used correctly should be be a joy to use and produce exactly what I'm looking to achieve. Hope that helps you understand that there are all sorts of reasons why people rate below 4 stars and sometimes its just less than 4 stars for them. But, if you look at 11 out of 140 below 4 stars, you can reasonably ignore the dissatisfied as aberrations, anomalies that should not affect your decision.

**Q: I have a 24-70 mm f 2.8, is there a big different between this and that?  Thanks.**
A: Well, to begin with the 50mm is 1.2 maximum aperture, which means it is going to be better in low light than the 24-70 2.8. Also the background blur will be smoother with the 50 making it a very good portrait lens. I am not sure what you mean by "different",  but they are both sharp, excellent lenses.  They just somewhat different purposes.  If you can be more specific, maybe I can give you a better answer.

**Q: Canon ef 50mm f/1.2 l usm lens for canon digital slr cameras - fixed.  what does “fixed" mean?**
A: The term “fixed” has to do with the focal length. Any lens that has a fixed focal point such as the EF 50mm neither zooms in or out, its fixed. 
So if you want a close up shot, you need to move closer to the object or person you are photographing. This is a very nice lens and as you get accustomed to using it, the fixed focal length will not be an issue for most situations.

**Q: On Canon's website this lens is listed for: $1,619.00 not $2600.00 so in reality you are only saving $161??**
A: This is not a $2,600 lens!  The $1,619 sounds about right as a list price.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***N on 21 July 2014*

I've owned this lens for four+ years now and used it on two bodies and it's remained my favorite. My other lenses: -Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 -Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 -Canon 24mm f/1.4 -Canon 70-200 IS f/4.0 -Canon 100mm IS f/2.8 macro -Canon 400mm f/5.6 Because you will be wanting to shoot at f/1.2 a lot, I suggest buying an ND filter (think of it like sunglasses for your lens), which will let you open up to f/1.2 to get your nice bokeh, which after all came at a high price, so you want to use/abuse it when you can. If you don't shoot with a ND filter, for instance, your camera will complain that its shutter speed isn't fast enough. There's just too much damned light in the scene. Now, that's usually a good thing with cameras, but not when you want to shoot wide open at f/1.2 in broad daylight. Advantages: -bokehlicious -very fast lens, even in near-dark conditions. Bloody great, and corny as it sounds, it puts a smile on my face (almost) every time I'm in difficult lighting conditions. -great big aperture for astrophotography, though the focal length is a bit weird for that application (not too telephoto for closeups, not wide enough for big Milky Way shots) -low profile, not big enough to attract much attention. One of the reasons this is my favorite. -USM ultrasonic motor (also on f/1.4 version). My biggest gripe with the f/1.8, other than the gorgeous shots it was capable of achieving, was the noisy autofocus. That doesn't work well if you're trying to photograph animals or trying to remain inconspicuous. An upgrade to the f/1.4 or this f/1.2 model will fix that, since you'll get the fast and quiet USM focus. Disadvantages: -heavy. This is definitely heavier than my 70-200 f/4.0 and 100mm f/2.8 macro -expensive. 16x more expensive than the f/1.8 I upgraded from, but I've never once regretted it. -not paired well with some cameras, though this is more of a gripe with the camera and not the lens. Open wide at f/1.2 on my older Canon 7D, I had focusing issues which required me to guesstimate microadjustments I had to select in the settings of the camera (based upon the distance between the camera and the subject). This was especially difficult with off-center focus points, which seemed more touchy. I got pretty good at guesstimating the microadjustments needed for each shot, but when I changed distance between me and my subject I had to reset it again, which was annoying. All of these problems went away when I moved to the Canon 5D Mark III, where a greater percentage of my shots now come out in-focus, even off-center focus points. That being said, most of my favorite shots that DID come out well with my Canon 7D are gorgeous - it was just much more difficult to achieve. -because you paid more, you will want to justify your purchase by always shooting at f/1.2. Don't do that. For instance, this lens is great for food photography, but you'll want to go to around f/2.8 for that usually. On the plus side, the f/2.8 on this lens will be sharper than on the cheaper models. -lots of shots end up out of focus full open at f/1.2, at least on the Canon 7D. I have had a MUCH better success rate with the Canon 5D Mark III. Also, a quick tip for portraits: focus on the person's eyes, not their nose. Select your autofocus points. At f/1.2 it matters a lot.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***P on 6 October 2018*

Lens arrived quickly but surprised that delivery guy did not ask for my signature, although at checkout there was a note that delivery would require signature due to its price. Great lens though, i’ve only used it in two photoshoots and I am satisfied with the images.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***S on 2 August 2023*

My wife really likes that as her birthday present. Fast delivery as wll.

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