| Announced | 2008-03-01 |
| Indicative price (USD) | 499 |
| Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Focal range (mm) | 50 |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 77 |
| Max diameter (mm) | 84.5 |
| Mount type | Canon EF |
| Stabilization | No |
| AF Motor | HSM |
| Zoom type | / |
| Rotating front element | No |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Color | Black |
| Full-Time manual focus | Yes |
| Number of lenses | 8 |
| Number of groups | 6 |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Circular aperture | No |
| Length (mm) | 68.2 |
| Weight (gr) | 505 |




