Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras – Fixed
January 22, 2020 - Comment
What’s in the box: Canon Normal EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Autofocus Lens, E-72U 72mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), ES-78 Lens Hood, Lens Case LP1214, 1-Year Warranty
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