Canon 50mm F1.8 (Nifty Fifty)

As the favorite lens of many growing, hobbyist and new photographers the Canon 50mm F/1.8 is the best bang for your buck lens out on the market. Capable of delivering super sharp images and small enough to forever stay coupled to your camera, the nifty 50 is a lens that receives rave after rave. This review will chronicle my long term use of the lens followed by why I finally sold mine and why I’m contemplating buying another one.Focal length: 50mmMaximum aperture: 1:1.8Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groupsDiagonal angle of view: 46 degreesFocus adjustment: Overall linear extension system with MicromotorClosest focusing distance: 1.5 feetFilter size: 52mmDimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter, 1.6 inches longWeight: 4.6 ounces