Used Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens
- 50mm
- Prime
- Canon EF Mount
£119 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateSome light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
Our notes: very good worlking condition,
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 12 months
- In the box
- Front/Rear Caps
Order by 2pm for same-day dispatch
Insured UK delivery £5.99, or collect free from our Harrogate shop
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The details
At a glance: Classic Canon 50mm f/1.4 fast normal prime - micro USM, metal mount, full-frame EF.
About this lens
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is a classic fast normal prime, released in 1993 and in production for three decades. A popular step up from the 50mm f/1.8, it adds ring USM autofocus, a metal mount, and improved optics - a standard choice for portraits, events, and low-light general photography.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | Micro USM with full-time manual override |
|---|---|
| Aperture blades | 8 |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.45m |
| Filter thread | 58mm |
| Weight | 290g |
Works with
- Canon EF-mount full-frame DSLRs (5D series, 6D, 1D series)
- Canon EF-mount APS-C DSLRs (acts as ~80mm short portrait)
- Canon RF mirrorless via EF-EOS R adapter
Best for
A lightweight, fast normal prime that earns its place in many Canon photographers' kits. Useful for low-light, environmental portraits, and as a walk-around on full-frame, or a short portrait lens (80mm equivalent) on APS-C. Works on all Canon EF-mount bodies and on RF mirrorless via adapter.
Frequently asked questions
How does it compare to the 50mm f/1.8 STM?
The f/1.4 is roughly two-thirds of a stop brighter, has a metal mount, a longer and smoother manual-focus ring, and ring-type USM with full-time manual override. The f/1.8 STM is lighter, cheaper and focuses more quietly for video. Optically both are strong stopped down; the f/1.4 gives more subject separation wide open.
Will it work on a Canon RF mirrorless body?
Yes, via Canon's EF-EOS R adapter, with autofocus and aperture control fully retained.
What does it act like on an APS-C body?
The 1.6x crop makes it behave like an 80mm lens, which is a very useful short portrait length.
Will it work on Canon RF mirrorless bodies?
Yes, via the Canon EF-EOS R adapter. Autofocus and IS are preserved, and the lens functions normally on R, R5, R6, R7, R8, R50 and other RF bodies.
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