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6spd · 04-25-2013, 06:29 AM

Just picked up a canon 50mm 1.8, cheap little thing but works awesome thus far!

blackcherry20 · 04-25-2013, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

Just picked up a canon 50mm 1.8, cheap little thing but works awesome thus far!

cool!!

I decided I'm not buying another lens until i can afford what I REALLY want.
No more mid range on cost. L or prime. I would like to have the 1.2 50mm but have you seen the $$$ for it?
https://www.google.com/products/cata...Y&ved=0CDUQrQQ

onzedge · 04-25-2013, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

Just picked up a canon 50mm 1.8, cheap little thing but works awesome thus far!

NickTurnon · 04-25-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

Just picked up a canon 50mm 1.8, cheap little thing but works awesome thus far!

Where'd you buy it? Ive been looking for cheapish ones on Craigslist

Cmike2780 · 04-25-2013, 10:28 AM

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Where'd you buy it? Ive been looking for cheapish ones on Craigslist

FYI, you can pick up a brand new one for $109 at B&H

ZMan8 · 04-25-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

FYI, you can pick up a brand new one for $109 at B&H

same price on amazon as well

Amazon.com: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens: CANON: Camera & Photo

Would you guys say its worth paying $340 for the F1.4 one?
Amazon.com: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras: CANON: Camera & Photo

Cmike2780 · 04-25-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

same price on amazon as well

Amazon.com: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens: CANON: Camera & Photo

Would you guys say its worth paying $340 for the F1.4 one?
Amazon.com: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras: CANON: Camera & Photo

It's not that much of a difference in image quality, but you do notice slightly more bokeh with the 1.4....very slightly. You can't really tell unless you have a side by side comparison. Having held both, the 1.4 feels like it's built a bit better....not that the 1.8 isn't. The 1.8 is just a bit more plastic-y.

Both lenses are really sharp, but the 1.8 is a no brainer because it's so cheap and it works almost as well as the pro lenses. I'd get the 1.8 and save your cash. You won't be disappointed. If you upgrade later, you can probably get most of that $109 back since it's a popular lens. Chances are though, you'll probably keep it.

ZMan8 · 04-25-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

It's not that much of a difference in image quality, but you do notice slightly more bokeh with the 1.4....very slightly. You can't really tell unless you have a side by side comparison. Having held both, the 1.4 feels like it's built a bit better....not that the 1.8 isn't. The 1.8 is just a bit more plastic-y.

Both lenses are really sharp, but the 1.8 is a no brainer because it's so cheap and it works almost as well as the pro lenses. I'd get the 1.8 and save your cash. You won't be disappointed. If you upgrade later, you can probably get most of that $109 back since it's a popular lens. Chances are though, you'll probably keep it.

awesome thanks

EDIT: Just ordered the 1.8

onzedge · 04-25-2013, 02:56 PM

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awesome thanks

EDIT: Just ordered the 1.8

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