A professional short-telephoto lens precision-made for low-light shooting and those situations where extremely shallow depth of field is required. Perfect for creative portraiture.
Features
Extreme f/1.2 maximum aperture
Fast quiet autofocus
Super Spectra coatings
Circular aperture for smooth background bokeh
Integration with E-TTL II flash system
Soft case and lens hood
An extreme portrait lens with a very fast maximum aperture and swift focusing.
L-series quality
The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range representing the best in precision-designed EF optics. L-series lenses combine superior performance with superlative handling and are resistant to dust and moisture.
Very fast maximum aperture
A large maximum aperture of f/1.2 allows the use of fast shutter speeds when shooting in low light. The lens also enables fine control over focusing allowing extremely shallow depth of field for creative effects in portraiture for example.
Smooth background blur
A virtually circular aperture diaphragm gives out of focus regions a softer more uniform feel. Sharp foreground objects stand out against a smooth blurred background.
Ultrasonic focusing
A ring-type ultrasonic motor drives autofocus extremely quickly and in near silence. Excellent holding torque ensures the point of focus is reached accurately without overshooting. Furthermore full-time manual override is available making it possible to adjust focus without leaving AF mode.
Super Spectra coating
Super Spectra coatings ensure accurate colour balance and enhance contrast. They also reduce flare and ghosting – a common problem caused by light bouncing off a camera's sensor.
Integration with E-TTL II flash metering
The lens passes distance information back to a compatible EOS camera's E-TTL II flash system to ensure optimal flash metering.
Accessories
The lens comes supplied with a lens hood and a soft case.
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