Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II vs Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II and Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro.
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Product |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
| Name | Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II | Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | 2273C002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
| Release Year | 1990 | 2017 |
| Release Date | 2017-08-29 | |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 2199 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Standard / Normal Macro Tilt Shift |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes |
Note. See below for further informationNo Manual focus only |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | N/ANo |
| Motor Type | No information | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 27 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,5 | |
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
| Macro Scale | 2 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
| Construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | Molded glass aspherical and UD elements + SWC and ASC coatings |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
| 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 F1.8 II |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 68 mm | 87 mm |
| Length | 41 mm | 115 mm |
| Weight | 130 gr | 945 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II |
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8 L Macro |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ES-62 | ES-84 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
