Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II | "The Nifty Fifty" - Good Condition | The Essential Prime for Sharpness and Bokeh

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II is perhaps the most famous prime lens in the world, affectionately known by photographers as the "Nifty Fifty." This lens is celebrated for its incredible price-to-performance ratio, offering professional-level sharpness and a fast f/1.8 aperture in an extremely lightweight package. It provides a perspective similar to the human eye, making it incredibly versatile for everything from street photography to stunning portraits. The wide aperture allows for exceptional low-light shooting and the ability to create a very shallow depth of field, making subjects "pop" against a beautifully blurred background.

Key Features

• Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance

• Signature 50mm focal length for a natural, distortion-free perspective

• High-precision Gauss-type optics ensuring sharpness even wide open

• Extremely lightweight and compact design, ideal for travel and everyday use

• Smooth background blur (bokeh) perfect for isolating portrait subjects

• Compatible with both Full-Frame and APS-C Canon EOS DSLR cameras

Technical Specifications

• Camera Type: Lenses

• Lens Mount: Canon EF

• Focal Length: 50mm

• Aperture: f/1.8 - f/22

• Category: Lenses ▸ Prime Lens

• Filter Size: 52mm

Specialist Note "The EF 50mm f/1.8 II is a lens that every Canon shooter should own. While the construction is primarily polycarbonate to keep it light, the optical design is legendary. It is often sharper than zoom lenses costing ten times as much. For many, this is the first lens that truly shows what a DSLR can do—the way it melts away backgrounds at f/1.8 is simply something a standard kit lens cannot replicate. It’s a master of portraits and a low-light savior."

Condition Report Good condition. The lens barrel shows normal signs of light use and minor surface wear. The optics are clear, free from fungus, haze, or significant scratches. The autofocus is fast and accurate, and the aperture blades are clean and responsive.

What's Included

• Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens

• Front Lens Cap

• Rear Lens Cap