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Category: Photography
List Price: $150.00
Buy New: $84.95
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New (50) Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $75.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  677 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Maximum Focal Length: 50
Minimum Focal Length: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 2.7 x 2.7 x 1.6
MPN: 2514A002
Model: 2514A002
UPC: 829662127272
EAN: 0082966212727
ASIN: B00007E7JU
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 Excellent optical performance from a disposable lens November 15, 2008
The first time I used this lens was on an EOS 1n, shooting Ilford HP5+ black and white film. I processed the film in the same tank as other Ilford film shot with a Leica M6 and a Summicron 50/2 lens. After the film dried and I viewed it with a loupe, I really couldn't see much difference between the two. The Canon was selling for about $75 at the time. The Leica lens was bought used for about $600.
While that is impressive optical performance, the EF lens is not so great in actual use. There is no distance scale--forget hyperfocal distance. (If you don't know what that is, you probably should read up on photography.) If you should ever need manual focus, such as when using hyperfocal distance or the lens is on extension tubes and autofocus is a PIA to use, there is a rudimentary ring but it offers zero damping and feels like turning a loose bottlecap. It's also cheap-feeling plastic from front to back, including the mount, making it very lightweight but also fairly fragile. Quite a few people report this lens being disabled with minor bumps.
I haven't used this lens in some time. I have an EF 50/1.4 that has good optical performance AND has operational features and build quality that are miles ahead of the f/1.8 model. I keep the cheaper lens around as a spare.
You will be well-served by this lens if you accept the limitations. Consider it disposable.
 WONDERFUL LENS November 13, 2008
I really like shooting with this lens, and would recommend it to anyone that is just starting out.
 works for me November 11, 2008
I have had a lot of fun with this lens getting great portraits with ridiculous bokeh, and nice low light shots. Yes it is not built like a thousand dollar lens, but it seems sturdy and nice enough for me, not like a cracker-jack box lens.
Nice pictures November 10, 2008
Like this lens a lot. Love the depth of field and the quality of pics.
Great Lens November 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been using this lens for about 1 month. It's amazing. It takes some getting used to not having a zoom but that is not a big deal and the large aperture is great!
Beware that you have to get used to the DOF with this lens. If you are not careful you might have the tip of the nose in focus but the eyes will be out of focus. This wonderful lens really performs when you learn all of your cameras settings that will make the most of it.
You just can't get more bang for your buck than this lens!
The plastic construction hasn't been an issue at all. It feels pretty solid and not like it's going to break off. I am sure if you abuse it then it will break easier than the metal lenses. The thing is that the lens is so short and light that the plastic mount works great.
I would recommend this lens to anyone!
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