# Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens

> Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens: Ultra-bright f/1.4 aperture — shoot confidently in dimly lit. Genuine stock in Egypt, priced in EGP, delivered nationwide.

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens — full-frame prime with Micro USM AF, Super Spectra coating, and a bright f/1.4 aperture for stunning low-light and bokeh imagery.

The **Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens** is a benchmark normal-length prime for Canon EF-mount photographers who demand outstanding low-light capability and creamy bokeh. Its blazing **f/1.4 maximum aperture**, Gaussian optics design with two high refractive index elements, and Super Spectra coating combine to deliver razor-sharp images with true-to-life color accuracy in virtually any lighting condition.

Built for **full-frame Canon DSLRs** yet equally at home on APS-C bodies — where it delivers an 80mm equivalent — this versatile prime pairs a **Micro Ultrasonic Motor (USM)** for whisper-quiet, near-instant autofocus with a rounded 8-blade diaphragm that renders out-of-focus backgrounds with exceptional smoothness. Whether shooting portraits, street scenes, or available-light events, this lens is a must-have in any Canon shooter’s kit.

### Key features

- **Ultra-bright f/1.4 aperture** — shoot confidently in dimly lit environments and achieve beautiful subject isolation with silky, blurred backgrounds.

- **Gaussian optics with two high refractive index elements** — dramatically reduces spherical aberrations and distortion, ensuring edge-to-edge sharpness and precise rendering.

- **Super Spectra coating** — minimizes flare and ghosting even in harsh or backlit conditions, preserving vivid contrast and neutral color accuracy.

- **Micro USM autofocus system** — delivers fast, precise, and near-silent AF with convenient full-time manual focus override for total creative control.

- **Rounded 8-blade diaphragm** — produces exceptionally smooth, circular bokeh that enhances portraits and selective-focus compositions.

- **Full-frame & APS-C compatible** — performs as a natural 50mm on full-frame bodies or an 80mm short-telephoto portrait lens on APS-C Canon DSLRs.

### Specifications

Mount
Canon EF

Format Compatibility
Full-Frame & APS-C (80mm equivalent on APS-C)

Focal Length
50mm

Maximum Aperture
f/1.4

Aperture Range
f/1.4 to f/22

Autofocus System
Micro Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with Full-Time Manual Override

Diaphragm Blades
8 (Rounded)

Special Elements
Two High Refractive Index Elements

Lens Coating
Super Spectra Coating

### Frequently asked questions

**Is the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM compatible with APS-C Canon cameras?**
Yes. The lens uses the standard Canon EF mount, making it fully compatible with both full-frame and APS-C Canon DSLRs. On an APS-C body it provides an equivalent focal length of approximately 80mm, making it an excellent short-telephoto portrait lens.

**How does the autofocus system perform, and can I override it manually?**
The lens uses a Micro Ultrasonic Motor (USM) that delivers fast, precise, and quiet autofocus — ideal for portraits and events. It also supports full-time manual focus override, so you can fine-tune focus at any time without switching out of AF mode.

**What makes this lens good for low-light and bokeh photography?**
The f/1.4 maximum aperture allows significantly more light onto the sensor than slower lenses, enabling handheld shooting in low-light situations. Combined with the rounded 8-blade diaphragm, it also produces smooth, pleasing out-of-focus backgrounds ideal for portraits and selective-focus techniques.