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Canon Lens - 50 mm - F/1.4

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50mm prime F1.4

Manufacture: Canon Focal Length: 50mm prime Aperture: f/1.4 - f/22 Mount: EF Other Key Features: USM, ES71II lens hood, 58mm filter size

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My favorite lens thus far.

Mar 9, 2010

by megafan

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This lens is one of canon's "nifty fifty" lenses geared at consumers.

I originally purchased this lens without much research on recommendation from a friend who said "get a prime lens" for amazing photos. I ended up with this f/1.4 version not knowing there was a cheaper f/1.8. In hindsight, I could not have been happier.

This lens is so fantastically versatile for all those normal life situations we find ourselves in:

indoors with low light (f1.4 - no flash necessary!)
outdoors in variable light conditions
quick candid portrait shots of family members
action shots at parties from a reasonable distance

and many more.

As my first lens purchase for an XSi/450D (see my review here on lunch), the image quality was immediately noticeable when compared to the kit lens that came with the camera(18-55 IS).The clarity and sharpness from this wonderful lens is incredible. Every properly focused shot was just amazing and really takes you to another level of photography. I've since tried a few other lenses (borrowed and rented) but can't take this lens off my camera. Its just so much fun to shoot with!

Differences between the 1.4 and 1.8 versions:

USM - The f/1.4 has an ultrasonic motor that makes auto focus modes much more quiet than the f/1.8 version.
A friend recently purchased the f/1.8 (fantastically priced) but it just felt cheaper to me. The quality of product is noticeable when actually held in your hand. The f/1.4 felt much more solid.
f/1.8 = $100 vs f/1.4 = $350

I can't speak enough about it. If you're considering a prime lens for your canon, you should consider purchasing the 50mm f/1.4.

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Scotman March 09, 2010

A fast lens like this would certainly be worth the money, as wide open f stops will tend to be superior, thus the high price. A zoom or telephoto f stop like this would cost a fortune. Good review.

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devora March 09, 2010

What a lucky find! I'll have to tell my brother about this. He has the same camera and has been in the market for a new lens. Thanks for sharing, Steven! :)

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