Used Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro for Sale — From £119

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Great for: macro portrait general

Canon's compact 50mm macro — half-life-size 1:2 magnification with Life-Size Converter option.

The Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro launched in 1987 as Canon's compact macro option, providing 1:2 half-life-size magnification. An optional Life-Size Converter EF attachment could extend it to true 1:1, though this accessory is rare.

Optically good — sharp at macro distances with the 50mm focal length providing a compact design. The 1:2 magnification is half-life-size — adequate for many macro subjects but limiting for insect detail. Micro-USM motor. Also functions as a general 50mm prime.

Canon EF mount with 52mm filter thread. Approximately 280g — compact for a macro. Full-frame coverage. Micro-USM AF. Minimum focus distance 23cm at 1:2. The Life-Size Converter extends to 1:1 but is extremely rare.

Available used very cheaply. The 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro is dramatically better with 1:1 built in. The 1:2 limitation and micro-USM motor are the main drawbacks. The Life-Size Converter is collectors' territory. A compact budget macro for casual close-up work.