Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro vs Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro and Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II .
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Product |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Name | Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro | Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Release Year | 1987 | 1990 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 299 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 23 cm | 45 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Maximum Aperture | F2,5 | F1,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Construction | 9 elements / 8 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 68 mm | 68 mm |
Length | 63 mm | 41 mm |
Weight | 280 gr | 130 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | No information | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ES-62 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |