 Lisa |
Canon lenses I am market for a new (or used) 50 mm EF lens for my Canon Rebel XS. Does anyone have a recommendation on which would be a good general-use lens? I've heard lots of great things about the 1.8 metal mount lens, but can't seem to find one at a reputable dealer. The plastic version looks rather fragile. Would a 1.4 be a better lens than the 1.8?
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Andy |
Although I have not tried the f1.8 one, the f1.4 focuses pretty fast on my camera. Also the full time manual focus is very important to me. Definitely the f1.8 is a very good lens. But the f1.4 is 4 times the price of the f1.8. It is your judgement if it is worth it.
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Andrew Laverghetta |
Hello. I have the plastic mount f1.8 lens. It's working great. I've looked all over the internet at info on both of the lenses, the f1.4metal mount versus the f1.8 plastic mount. Everyplace that I looked mentioned that it is not worth the price increase from the 1.8 to the 1.4 unless you are really a stickler for the USM motor with it's kind of manual focusing, although, it is possible to turn the focusing ring in autofocus mode, plus, focusing does will not turn the filter so if you have a polarising filter or such on, you will not have to reset it to where you want it. I don't think the metal lens mount is that big of a thing unless you happen to drop the camera directly on the precise point of the lens to break it. If this lens was a 200mm or 300mm, I would definitly get the one with the metal mount since it weighs a lot more. I got this lens for $90 but it can certainly be found for up to $20 less. Anyway, the Canon EF f1.8 50mm is doing great for me and I use it over 75% of the time. Of course, if you NEED the distance scale, the USM motor, and want the extra f/0.4, get the f1.4. I noticed that a pro sports photogrpaher who shoots at games like the superbowl with a canon 1d uses this lens as well.
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Lisa |
Thanks so much. Speaking as a "novice" and recreational photographer, I have a question: what is the distance scale to which you refer. (I'll have to go look that up in my manual...) I guess if I'm unsure, I don't NEED it, huh!? :-) I take good pictures, mostly out of luck and a good eye rather than any knowledge of what exactly I am doing...I do hope to learn, though. Thanks again!
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Andrew Laverghetta |
Actually! Not too long ago I asked that same question in these Q & A forums! I was going to say that first of all it's a lot for manual focusing and determining distance to subject from the camera. It can also give you the depth of field you will have (I think) or at least an approximation that you will have at a given focus point. Here's the link to my question... http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/qnaDetail.php?threadID=13180 Hope this helps!
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