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Canon EF50mm f/1.8 — Canon EF mount and filter size

Canon EF50mm f/1.8: exact mount variant, image format and filter thread.

Canon EF50mm f/1.8 is listed for Canon EF with image coverage not yet established in this record. A front screw-in filter size is not established by the checked evidence, so no diameter is recommended. The supplied research links this exact mount variant to manufacturer evidence. Body-specific AF, crop and adapter behavior remain separate checks.

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Verified specifications

FieldValue
MountCanon EF
Image formatNot verified
Front filter threadNot specified in checked source
Model IDcanon-ef50mm-f-1-8-canon-ef
Focal length50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8
Weight6.7 oz (approx.; 190 g maker value)
Length1.67 in (approx.; 42.5 mm maker value)
Maximum barrel diameter67.4 mm
Closest focus1.48 ft (approx.; 0.45 m maker value)
Maximum magnification0.15×; see maker conditions below
Lens AF hardwareMaker states yes

The reported maximum magnification is conditional: 0.15. Do not substitute a 35 mm-equivalent figure or a teleconverter configuration for the bare-lens value.

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Choosing a camera

Look for the Canon EF designation on the camera specification, then verify the exact model code and mount variant against its support page. The maker lists a 50 mm focal range and f/1.8 maximum aperture. A physical mount match is a starting point; still AF, movie AF, crop behavior, stabilization and firmware need separate checks.

Choosing a filter

A circular screw-in filter with a matching documented thread size is only a mechanical candidate. Magnetic filters, wide frames and stacked rings need separate system and vignetting checks. When no front thread is specified, do not buy a size from the focal length or barrel diameter.

This model cannot enter the diameter calculator until a verified front thread or dedicated holder specification is available.

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Official sources and scope

Checked for this reference on October 30, 2026. Product firmware and support lists can change; inspect the current maker page for your exact revision.