50mm 2.5 review, sorta

The EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro is a consumer-level macro lens. It is constructed with a plastic body and metal mount. This lens features a distance window with infrared index and magnification markings. On the extending lens barrel, another set of magnification markings can be found, which range from 1:4 to 1:1 and correspond to the magnification factors when used with the optional Life-Size Converter EF (see below). A 6-blade, maximum aperture of f/2.5 means this lens is not suited for depth of field effects, except at short focus distances. The optical construction of this lens contains 9 lens elements, without any special lens elements. This lens uses a front extension focusing system, powered by a micro motor. Auto focus speed of this lens is moderate, and does make sound. The front of the lens does not rotate when focusing, but it does extend considerably.
The EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro can produce maximum magnification of 1:2, not the 1:1 of other Canon macro lenses. The optional Life-Size Converter EF[9] will allow this lens to produce a maximum magnification of 1:1. Attaching the converter costs the lens aperture size to f/3.5, the focal length to 70mm, as well as a reduced focus range. This converter is advertised as being proprietary to the EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro. However, the converter can indeed be used with other lenses--in this case it focuses as both an extension tube and a 1.4x teleconverter

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[fluffia89]

Nice... Have you gone for the better lens you were talking of since this would be 2+ years? :)

[abbyroadme]

@fluffia89 Sadly, I have not at the moment. Though I hope to in the near future.

[kidblood1]

nice review,keep the vids comming

[abbyroadme]

Thanks! I hope to make more videos soon.

[qiranger]

Cool review.

[abbyroadme]

Thanks!  :)

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