Compact and high-performance, standard lens
This is the lightest EF lens of all at a mere 130g, very compact and providing a high-performance for a standard lens. Its Gaussian optics provide sharp delineation from near to far focusing distances. The color balance is excellent for a standard lens.
Product Specification
| Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) | 40°, 27°, 46° |
| Lens construction (elements/groups) | 6/5 |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 5 |
| Minimum aperture | 22 |
| Closest focusing distance (m) | 0.45 |
| Maximum magnification (x) | 0.15 |
| AF actuator | Micro Motor |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 52 |
| Max. diameter x length (mm) | 68.2 x 41 |
| Weight (g) | 130 |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 | 0.39 - 0.24 |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 | 0.68 - 0.53 |
| Lens hood | ES-62 |
| Hard case | LH-B9 |
| Soft case | ES-C9/LP1014 |
| G.F.Holder III (hood III) | (2) |
| G.F.Holder IV (hood IV) | (1) |
| Maximum number of Hood III/IV attachable. In case of zoom lenses, the maximum number applies to the short focal lenght | |
