Canon EF 50mm F1.2L USM Lens

Explanation : Canon today releases its new L-series standard prime lens: the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM. Sharing the widest aperture of any lens in Canons current EF range, the new model offers extremely fine control over depth of field and consummate low available light performance. It is expected to be popular amongst wedding and portrait photographers, as well as professional photojournalists. Endowed with Canons latest AF technologies, the lens embodies the brands reputation for superior response high-speed auto focus, while a circular aperture produces beautifully even background blur. The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM features Latest Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast and near silent auto focus Full-time manual focus override Super Spectra coatings and optimised lens element shaping to suppress flare and ghosting Environmental seals providing dust and moisture resistance Circular aperture diaphragm for beautifully even background bokeh and removal of distracting backgrounds Distance information passed back to the new E-TTL II flash algorithm of all current model digital EOS cameras Minimum focus distance 45cm Lens hood and pouch included in the box. Low light shooting At f/1.2, the lens shares the maximum aperture of any lens in Canons current range. As such, it is ideal for shooting indoors using available light a typical requirement of photojournalists and wedding photographers not wishing to disturb or influence a scene with flash. Fast auto focus Canons latest Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor USM (USM), high speed CPU and improved AF algorithms combine to ensure rapid, highly responsive auto focus. Canons Ring-type USM holds the lens with precision and accuracy, the instant it arrives at the correct focus and without overshoot, and features full-time manual focus override.