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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $520.00
Buy New: $325.00
You Save: $195.00 (38%)
New (26) Used (2) from $299.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  171 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 58
Minimum Focal Length: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 2.9 x 2 x 2
Model: 2515A003
UPC: 082966213014
EAN: 4960999213019
ASIN: B00009XVCZ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Perfect Lens July 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The lens is a light vacuum, it has a sturdy metal build, more aperture blades, is incredibly fast, very quiet, and smooth. The bokeh is like butter.
I recommend it over the cheaper f1.8 if you are serious about the details in your pictures. Tiny depth of field - with f1.4 I can focus on someones nose and their cheeks are out of focus. Worth every penny.
Excellent lens July 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent lens. In my Canon 5D I use it as a standard lens and in my 30D I use it as a short telephoto lens, perfect to take pictures of my baby. Don't forget to get the lens hood. Not only protects the lens but improves contrast and color saturation.
Buy the best tool for the job that you can June 26, 2008
After researching this lense, I quickly decided to acquire it.
I must say I have a regret..........
That I did not grab it a LONG time ago!!
I've had the 50 for a couple months now,and it has not parted ways from my cam body at all..and after a rather large event this past weekend, where I was shooting w two cams, one w the 50 sans flash, & one w a 28-135 tele w' flash....I ended up ditching most of the flashed pics,but am busily cranking out large prints of 3/4 of the pics acquired with the 50....
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Something to think about while reading thru info/reviews..... I come across statements sprinkled thru-out various forums about people raving about their kit lense is good enough and look at the pictures they got with them,... and why anyone would ever spring for expensive glass is beyond their comprehension....
A little comparison.
Carpenter Joe builds houses w a $10 wood-handled hammer,a 12 inch ruler, and a shovel.
Carpenter Jim builds houses w a $50 composite hammer, a measuring tape and a power auger
Carpenter John builds houses w a $200 air powered hammer,a laser level, and a backhoe.
Their houses all get built,,,but I'll leave you to decide who's house is finished first, with straighter floors,ectect...
Tools may not make you a better carpenter ( or photographer ) but they sure can help!!!
....And really,,anyone who has ever built something with a hammer that sends shock waves thru their hand w' each blow, and the head falls off after every 20 nails..vs the person using a airgun...one of those folks is going to enjoy their work a WHOLE lot more,,and that always helps improve workmanship and quality,,would'nt you think ?
Cheers
~Julius Kuziemski
I love this lens June 16, 2008
After using the f1.4 for several months and then holding a friend's f1.8, I am so glad I chose this lens over the f1.8. The USM is so quick and quiet, the bokeh is gorgeous... I have gotten several wonderful prints with this lens. If you can afford this lens over the 50mm f1.8 I would strongly recommend you make the investment.
great lens, great price June 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i was preparing to buy the L series lens for 3-5 times as much when a friend who owns both advised me to get this one. i have been using it every day and it has become my standard lens. the autofocus can be slow, and you need to make sure, at the f/1.4 setting, that you have your focus correct, because the depth of field is so thin, but with a little practice this creates the most amazing images. i have done portraits with it and my sitters all cannot believe how great the final product is. i strongly recommend this product.
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