Canon 50mm F/1.8 III

Specifications01

MountM39

Focal length50mm

Max aperturef/1.8

TypePortrait · Prime

Release year1958

Weight188 g

Filter size40 mm

Min focus distance1 m

Aperture blades9

Optical elements6

Groups4

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring

Lens hoodS-42 - Clamp-on round

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeStandard prime lens

Field Notes02

Canon 50mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8, intended for general photography and low-light use on rangefinder/early Canon bodies that use the M39 mount. Suitable for portraits and street shooting.

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