Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Standard lens for Canon EOS SLR cameras Zoom Front Photos Videos Item# 280EF50USM offer details Item# 280EF50USM Review Summary 8 people say In Stock $399.99 Was: -$50.00 : Instant Rebate Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $349.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist Email me alerts for this product Buy this item and earn up to 350 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Special Financing Available By buying this product you'll earn up to 350 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you’ll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You’ll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you’ll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Share this product: Overview Details Staff Reviews Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens by Dave Bar Pair your Canon digital SLR with this high-quality 50mm lens to capture crisp, sparkling-clear images. Its large maximum aperture of f/1.4 gathers lots of light to give you an ultra-bright view through your viewfinder, plus it means you can use faster shutter speeds to "freeze" moving subjects. This lens is also ideal for taking great-looking photos at twilight, or indoors without a flash. Its 50mm focal length also makes it an excellent choice for portraits and all-around picture taking. See Digital SLR Cameras that work with this item See more info on this item Highlights:50mm f/1.4 standard lenscompatible with Canon digital and autofocus film SLR cameraseffective focal length:50mm with film and full-frame sensor Canon digital cameras80mm with APS-C sensor Canon cameraslarge maximum aperture (f/1.4) for better low-light shooting and depth-of-field controlMicro USM (Ultrasonic Motor) for fast autofocusingauto focus system allows full-time manual focus override with lens still in AF modeminimum focus distance: 18"minimum aperture: f/22lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groupsdiaphragm blades: 8attachment/filter size: 58mmlens is 2-15/16" in diameter, 2-5/16" longweight: 10-1/4 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeSupplied Accessories:front and rear lens caps Shopping Tools Bagfinder - Find the right bag for your camera or lens Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Brand Compatibility Loading... Canon Image Stabilization Loading... No Focal Length Loading... 50mm Maximum Aperture Loading... f/1.4 Weight Loading... 10.2 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens Lens cap (installed) Back cover (installed) Instructions Limited Warranty Card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is a standard/medium telephoto lens featuring superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture. The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is an ideal lens to accompany a zoom when shooting in low-light conditions. It is the only lens in the Canon EF System line-up to combine the extra-small Micro USM and still provide full-time manual focusing. Compatibility: The EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is an EF Canon lens which means it is compatible with all Canon digital SLRs (those that accept EF and EF-S lenses, plus those that accept EF only; which would be the Full-frame EOS 5D Mark II), as well as Canon EOS film SLRs. Lens Construction: The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 lens features a lens construction with 7 elements in 6 groups. Diagonal Angle Of View: This Canon standard telephoto lens provides a diagonal angle of view of 46°. Ultrasonic Motor (USM): With the Ultrasonic Motor (USM), you can expect fast and quiet focusing capability. Auto/Manual Focus: To shoot in Autofocus mode, set the focus mode switch on the lens to "AF". To manually focus the camera, set the switch to "MF", and focus by turning the focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. Optional Accessories: You can attach optional filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. You can also attach an optional lens hood. See Digital SLR Cameras that work with this item Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Video: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Video: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Julie Govan 4/17/2010 This lens is ideal for taking great-looking photos at twilight, or indoors without a flash. Its 50mm focal length also makes it an excellent choice for portraits. Quick impressions from the Lab Quick impressions from the Lab Comment by Zak Billmeier Staff Writer - Creative, Written by Zak Billmeier, Staff Writer - Creative, on 2/3/2012 3:38:00 PM This is a fantastic portrait lens if you shoot with a Canon crop camera (60D, 7D, Rebels, etc). The 50mm focal length looks like 80mm on the small sensor. The f/1.4 maximum aperture lets you shoot in dim rooms. It's great for grabbing candids at parties and weddings where a flash may be out of the question. It starts getting sharp at f/2, and by f/2.8 it's quite sharp. Just an outstanding lens for a good price. Focus is fast and silent. All Canon's "USM" lenses are. It's a great "normal" lens on full-frame and film cameras. And it's fairly compact and lightweight. If I could only have one lens for the rest of my life, this one might be it. Product Reviews Review this product Submit a review and you will be entered to win a $150 gift card Crutchfield Great Gear Giveaway Official Sweepstakes Rules Reviews for the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Average Customer Review: 8 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. Display name (e.g., JohnD) Your review will be signed using the display name and location * Your location (e.g., Charlottesville, VA) * Your rating Click on a star to rate the overall product on a scale of 1-5 1500 characters left * Your review Attach a YouTube Review Crutchfield Video Review Guidelines Only submit videos that you made or are authorized to use. 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Filter by rating: 5 Star: (8) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Sort by: Date Reviewed Rating Helpfulness Showing: 1-8 of 8 View page: 1 5 out of 5 One of the best bang for the buck Canon lenses Written By Igor, Brooklyn, NY on Friday, March 08, 2013 This lens may be older and yes, there is always the 50mm f/1.2L to salivate over, but this is a fantastic lens for the money. It's relatively small and light, it's fast (or let's call it bright), the auto-focus is sufficiently quick and it's very easy to work and learn with. I frequently recommend this lens to people who already shoot Canon and are looking to ditch their cheap kit lens or people who are looking to get into DSLR photography and want a good inexpensive lens they can hold on to for a long time. Pros: Large aperture, size, weight, image quality, price Cons: Obviously, not as well constructed as the 50mm L lens and well, it's not the 50mm L lens. Otherwise, none. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 The goldilocks lens Written By bendistraw, ny, ny on Thursday, February 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) There an expensive 1.2 and a cheap 1.8. This one is just right. So happy with it and I recommend it. Pros: light, fast focus Cons: some plastic construction 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Canon Lens EF 50mm Written By Luv Wins!!, Tulsa, OK on Monday, December 24, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent company!! The item we purchase came well packaged, quick and speedy service. I can't say enough about this company. We are very pleased and will order again from them. Solid lens came highly recommended. Pros: Great for close up pics!! Cons: It was a bit pricey, but worth the cost. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Prime Lens Written By IAS, Farmington, MI on Sunday, July 29, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is one of the best lens from Canon, if you want best indoor pictures (portrait etc) in low light conditions with out flash this is the lens to get. It will take some time to get used to it as it requires more steady hands in low light conditions. there is a cheaper 1.8 lens out which I tested first but went for this one because the build quality is very good, 1.8 has problem focusing quickly and some times there is no time for it specially with kids photos. I suggest go for 1.4 lens. Pros: Excellent pictures, focus quickly, Cons: kind of expensive, but worth the price 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Superior Lens Written By JTS, VA on Saturday, July 21, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Perfect lens for taking close up shots of the kids. So crystal clear and excellent for indoor natural light. Crutchfield service continues to amaze me. One day STANDARD shipping in Virginia. Cant beat their support either. Looking forward to capturing many memorable shots with this excellent lens. Pros: built solid, perfect for close up shots if you have the room, amazing for low light shots Cons: didnt include a lens hood! Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Written By Anonymous, Nacogdoches,TX on Friday, February 10, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very Good product and price. I would recomend it to a friend. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Excellent Prime Lens!!! Written By Moe, Los Angeles, CA on Friday, April 15, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I wanted a nice portrait lens just for casual, leisurely use. I am an amateur photographer who loves taking photos of friends and people and after several talks with some friends, I decided on this 50mm lens. Man, I have never been disappointed with this lens. All my shots, even in low lighting conditions, come out much more crisp than before and the focus and clarity is mind-blowing. A must-have for all photographers!!! 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Incredible Written By John DOH, The USA on Monday, April 11, 2011 Really? I'm the only person to review this sweet lens? Well I'm glad I get to be the first. Deciding between this lens or the 1.8 canon 50mm? 1.4 if you Value great quality build Value better bokeh (background blur) Want sharper pics? Want a reliable lens that feels like its not going to break WANT A LONG TERM INVESTMENT + RESELL VALUE (incase you want to upgrade!) 1.8 if you Don't mind the higher likelihood of the lens breaking Want great sharp pics but NOT AS SHARP Want a lens that feels flimsy Want to be in fear of your lens breaking If you are deciding between these two just buy the 1.4. Seriously. Look if you're trying to capture memories of your life it's just a couple more hundred for capturing those moments of life and sharing them with others for the rest of your picture taking days. Written from personal experience. I bought the 1.8 used it for a month and said goodbye I personally couldn't keep it bc I wanted reliability and an even better picture! Honestly the price is reasonable ESPECIALLY ON CRUTCHFIELD, they have great competitive pricing, quality customer service, incredible support and overall customer experience. I will choose crutchfield whenever I can (I promise they dont pay me they're just that great to their customers they make you feel your patronage is valued it was the icing on the top of buying this lens) Amazing Lens & Amazing Seller! 9 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-8 of 8 Accessories Add accessories for the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Add Accessories Add a Warranty Protect your lens from minor bumps and scratches. Lens filters can reduce reflections or glare, or increase contrast on your shots. See all categories & accessories Protect your lens from minor bumps and scratches. Lens filters can reduce reflections or glare, or increase contrast on your shots. Lens Filters & Protectors Keep your new lens safe from bumps and scratches. Camera Bags Get your lenses clean and fingerprint-free with a cleaning kit. Miscellaneous Accessories Hoya EVO UV Filter Protective filter for compatible camera lenses (58mm) 2 people say Your Price: $62.99 Add to Cart Hoya EVO Circular Polarizer Polarizing filter for compatible camera lenses (58mm) 3 people say Your Price: $109.99 Add to Cart Kenko Standard-coated UV Filter For compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) 4 people say Your Price: $18.99 Add to Cart Hoya Lens Hood For compatible camera lenses (58mm) 2 people say Your Price: $22.99 Add to Cart Lowepro Lens Case 8cm x 6cm Case for smaller prime lenses Your Price: $17.99 Add to Cart OSN Lens Pen Hurricane Blower Blower for camera lenses, filters, sensors and SLR mirrors Your Price: $12.99 Add to Cart Original LensPen® Lens cleaning tool Your Price: $9.99After $3.00 Instant Rebate Add to Cart LensPen® DSLR Pro Kit Cleaning tools for lenses, lens filters, and viewfinders 1 person says Your Price: $34.99 Add to Cart Smart people protect with SquareTrade- The best warranty at the best price SquareTrade Warranty 2 Year Warranty Your Price: $59.99 Add to Cart SquareTrade Warranty 3 Year Warranty with spill/drop protection Your Price: $79.99 Add to Cart In business since 1999, SquareTrade is the largest independent warranty provider in the U.S. 100% parts and labor - no deductibles All mechanical and electrical failures covered, includes normal wear and tear. Your item's repaired or the full item price returned withing 5 days Runs concurrent with manufacturer's warranty Rated 5-stars by consumers Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) guards you against life's little mishaps, whether you drop your MP3 player on the street or spill coffee on your camera. ADH must be added to your Care Plan at the time of Care Plan purchase; it cannot be added retroactively. ADH coverage begins on the 31st day after the item's purchase - issues in the first 30 days are not covered. For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/S-oYxybFAffj7/p_280EF50USM/Canon-EF-50mm-f-1-4-USM-Lens.html ). 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Call 1.888.955.6000 Email Compare with other Canon models Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM LensTake better pictures in low-light environments5 out of 5: In StockThe Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens offers: a larger maximum aperture of f/1.4 for even more low-light shooting ability a metal mounting ring for greater durability View All Product Information$349.99 After $50.00 Instant RebateCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lensf/1.8 II 5 out of 5: In StockThe Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens offers: 35mm equivalent focal length: 80mmlarge maximum aperture (f/1.8) for better low-light photographycompatible with all Canon EOS SLR camerasView All Product Information$110.99 After $15.00 Instant RebateCanon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lensf/1.4 USM 5 out of 5: In StockThe Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens offers: 35mm equivalent focal length: 80mmlarge maximum aperture (f/1.4) for better low-light photographycompatible with Canon digital and autofocus film SLR camerasView All Product Information$349.99 After $50.00 Instant Rebate Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II LensCompare with $110.99 After $15.00 Instant Rebate You are hereCanon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM LensGet details $349.99 After $50.00 Instant Rebate Front
Our take on the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens by Dave Bar Pair your Canon digital SLR with this high-quality 50mm lens to capture crisp, sparkling-clear images. Its large maximum aperture of f/1.4 gathers lots of light to give you an ultra-bright view through your viewfinder, plus it means you can use faster shutter speeds to "freeze" moving subjects. This lens is also ideal for taking great-looking photos at twilight, or indoors without a flash. Its 50mm focal length also makes it an excellent choice for portraits and all-around picture taking. See Digital SLR Cameras that work with this item See more info on this item Highlights:50mm f/1.4 standard lenscompatible with Canon digital and autofocus film SLR cameraseffective focal length:50mm with film and full-frame sensor Canon digital cameras80mm with APS-C sensor Canon cameraslarge maximum aperture (f/1.4) for better low-light shooting and depth-of-field controlMicro USM (Ultrasonic Motor) for fast autofocusingauto focus system allows full-time manual focus override with lens still in AF modeminimum focus distance: 18"minimum aperture: f/22lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groupsdiaphragm blades: 8attachment/filter size: 58mmlens is 2-15/16" in diameter, 2-5/16" longweight: 10-1/4 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeSupplied Accessories:front and rear lens caps Shopping Tools Bagfinder - Find the right bag for your camera or lens
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Brand Compatibility Loading... Canon Image Stabilization Loading... No Focal Length Loading... 50mm Maximum Aperture Loading... f/1.4 Weight Loading... 10.2 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens Lens cap (installed) Back cover (installed) Instructions Limited Warranty Card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is a standard/medium telephoto lens featuring superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture. The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is an ideal lens to accompany a zoom when shooting in low-light conditions. It is the only lens in the Canon EF System line-up to combine the extra-small Micro USM and still provide full-time manual focusing. Compatibility: The EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is an EF Canon lens which means it is compatible with all Canon digital SLRs (those that accept EF and EF-S lenses, plus those that accept EF only; which would be the Full-frame EOS 5D Mark II), as well as Canon EOS film SLRs. Lens Construction: The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 lens features a lens construction with 7 elements in 6 groups. Diagonal Angle Of View: This Canon standard telephoto lens provides a diagonal angle of view of 46°. Ultrasonic Motor (USM): With the Ultrasonic Motor (USM), you can expect fast and quiet focusing capability. Auto/Manual Focus: To shoot in Autofocus mode, set the focus mode switch on the lens to "AF". To manually focus the camera, set the switch to "MF", and focus by turning the focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. Optional Accessories: You can attach optional filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. You can also attach an optional lens hood. See Digital SLR Cameras that work with this item
Video: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Video: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Julie Govan 4/17/2010 This lens is ideal for taking great-looking photos at twilight, or indoors without a flash. Its 50mm focal length also makes it an excellent choice for portraits.
5 out of 5 One of the best bang for the buck Canon lenses Written By Igor, Brooklyn, NY on Friday, March 08, 2013 This lens may be older and yes, there is always the 50mm f/1.2L to salivate over, but this is a fantastic lens for the money. It's relatively small and light, it's fast (or let's call it bright), the auto-focus is sufficiently quick and it's very easy to work and learn with. I frequently recommend this lens to people who already shoot Canon and are looking to ditch their cheap kit lens or people who are looking to get into DSLR photography and want a good inexpensive lens they can hold on to for a long time. Pros: Large aperture, size, weight, image quality, price Cons: Obviously, not as well constructed as the 50mm L lens and well, it's not the 50mm L lens. Otherwise, none. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 The goldilocks lens Written By bendistraw, ny, ny on Thursday, February 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) There an expensive 1.2 and a cheap 1.8. This one is just right. So happy with it and I recommend it. Pros: light, fast focus Cons: some plastic construction 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Canon Lens EF 50mm Written By Luv Wins!!, Tulsa, OK on Monday, December 24, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent company!! The item we purchase came well packaged, quick and speedy service. I can't say enough about this company. We are very pleased and will order again from them. Solid lens came highly recommended. Pros: Great for close up pics!! Cons: It was a bit pricey, but worth the cost. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great Prime Lens Written By IAS, Farmington, MI on Sunday, July 29, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is one of the best lens from Canon, if you want best indoor pictures (portrait etc) in low light conditions with out flash this is the lens to get. It will take some time to get used to it as it requires more steady hands in low light conditions. there is a cheaper 1.8 lens out which I tested first but went for this one because the build quality is very good, 1.8 has problem focusing quickly and some times there is no time for it specially with kids photos. I suggest go for 1.4 lens. Pros: Excellent pictures, focus quickly, Cons: kind of expensive, but worth the price 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Superior Lens Written By JTS, VA on Saturday, July 21, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Perfect lens for taking close up shots of the kids. So crystal clear and excellent for indoor natural light. Crutchfield service continues to amaze me. One day STANDARD shipping in Virginia. Cant beat their support either. Looking forward to capturing many memorable shots with this excellent lens. Pros: built solid, perfect for close up shots if you have the room, amazing for low light shots Cons: didnt include a lens hood! Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Written By Anonymous, Nacogdoches,TX on Friday, February 10, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very Good product and price. I would recomend it to a friend. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Excellent Prime Lens!!! Written By Moe, Los Angeles, CA on Friday, April 15, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I wanted a nice portrait lens just for casual, leisurely use. I am an amateur photographer who loves taking photos of friends and people and after several talks with some friends, I decided on this 50mm lens. Man, I have never been disappointed with this lens. All my shots, even in low lighting conditions, come out much more crisp than before and the focus and clarity is mind-blowing. A must-have for all photographers!!! 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Incredible Written By John DOH, The USA on Monday, April 11, 2011 Really? I'm the only person to review this sweet lens? Well I'm glad I get to be the first. Deciding between this lens or the 1.8 canon 50mm? 1.4 if you Value great quality build Value better bokeh (background blur) Want sharper pics? Want a reliable lens that feels like its not going to break WANT A LONG TERM INVESTMENT + RESELL VALUE (incase you want to upgrade!) 1.8 if you Don't mind the higher likelihood of the lens breaking Want great sharp pics but NOT AS SHARP Want a lens that feels flimsy Want to be in fear of your lens breaking If you are deciding between these two just buy the 1.4. Seriously. Look if you're trying to capture memories of your life it's just a couple more hundred for capturing those moments of life and sharing them with others for the rest of your picture taking days. Written from personal experience. I bought the 1.8 used it for a month and said goodbye I personally couldn't keep it bc I wanted reliability and an even better picture! Honestly the price is reasonable ESPECIALLY ON CRUTCHFIELD, they have great competitive pricing, quality customer service, incredible support and overall customer experience. I will choose crutchfield whenever I can (I promise they dont pay me they're just that great to their customers they make you feel your patronage is valued it was the icing on the top of buying this lens) Amazing Lens & Amazing Seller! 9 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Accessories Add accessories for the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Add Accessories Add a Warranty Protect your lens from minor bumps and scratches. Lens filters can reduce reflections or glare, or increase contrast on your shots. See all categories & accessories Protect your lens from minor bumps and scratches. Lens filters can reduce reflections or glare, or increase contrast on your shots. Lens Filters & Protectors Keep your new lens safe from bumps and scratches. Camera Bags Get your lenses clean and fingerprint-free with a cleaning kit. Miscellaneous Accessories Hoya EVO UV Filter Protective filter for compatible camera lenses (58mm) 2 people say Your Price: $62.99 Add to Cart Hoya EVO Circular Polarizer Polarizing filter for compatible camera lenses (58mm) 3 people say Your Price: $109.99 Add to Cart Kenko Standard-coated UV Filter For compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) 4 people say Your Price: $18.99 Add to Cart Hoya Lens Hood For compatible camera lenses (58mm) 2 people say Your Price: $22.99 Add to Cart Lowepro Lens Case 8cm x 6cm Case for smaller prime lenses Your Price: $17.99 Add to Cart OSN Lens Pen Hurricane Blower Blower for camera lenses, filters, sensors and SLR mirrors Your Price: $12.99 Add to Cart Original LensPen® Lens cleaning tool Your Price: $9.99After $3.00 Instant Rebate Add to Cart LensPen® DSLR Pro Kit Cleaning tools for lenses, lens filters, and viewfinders 1 person says Your Price: $34.99 Add to Cart Smart people protect with SquareTrade- The best warranty at the best price SquareTrade Warranty 2 Year Warranty Your Price: $59.99 Add to Cart SquareTrade Warranty 3 Year Warranty with spill/drop protection Your Price: $79.99 Add to Cart In business since 1999, SquareTrade is the largest independent warranty provider in the U.S. 100% parts and labor - no deductibles All mechanical and electrical failures covered, includes normal wear and tear. Your item's repaired or the full item price returned withing 5 days Runs concurrent with manufacturer's warranty Rated 5-stars by consumers Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) guards you against life's little mishaps, whether you drop your MP3 player on the street or spill coffee on your camera. ADH must be added to your Care Plan at the time of Care Plan purchase; it cannot be added retroactively. ADH coverage begins on the 31st day after the item's purchase - issues in the first 30 days are not covered.
