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The lens you should be using on your film or full-frame DSLR
Over 30 years ago, when I bought my first 35mm SLR, it came with a 50mm lens. It was considered the "normal" lens for 35mm at the time. I must admit, as soon as I could afford it, I started buying accessory lenses. First a 35mm, then an 85mm, then a 24mm, so it went. I didn't use a 50mm very much. I didn't want my photos to look normal so why would I want to use a normal lens?
Twenty-odd years later, I bought a used Leica M6 with a 50mm Summicron lens. Since I couldn't afford an...
[Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Normal Autofocus Lens review can be read at Amazon.com]
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04/27/2007
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L-like quality at much lower price and weight, Great for portraits, family and social occasions
I got this product from Amazon last week. I have a Canon 30D with a good number of lenses, including several form the L series. My favorite by far is the 24-70mm 2.8L, a great sharp lens that covers a very nice range that allows to go Ultra Wide or moderate zoom in addition to the standard range. The 24-70 is one of the favorites of pros all around the globe.
This is a much more affordable lens than the 24-70mm 2.8L (at less than $300 is a great deal vs the $1,300+ that you pay f...
[Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Normal Autofocus Lens review can be read at Amazon.com]
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06/25/2007
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Not quite L, but who cares?
Shakespeare once wrote something about names, roses and how a rose not called a rose would still smell just as sweet. Well, photography isn't exactly English 101 and this may not be called a L-series, but it doesn't need the name to be just as amazing as one. The price may seem dubious, being two or three times the price of the 50mm F/1.8 prime, but let me assure you, it's definitely worth it!
This lens has amazing bokeh, is versatile for a prime, and works well for beginner photograp...
[Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Normal Autofocus Lens review can be read at Amazon.com]
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05/18/2007
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Excellent lens
Tech Level: high
Ownership: more than 1 year
Pros: Razor sharp, beautiful OOF backgrounds and it's hard to beat f/1.4. USM AF is fast and quiet and the construction is good.
Cons: I wish it has some L series features like weather seals.
Other Thoughts: Of note is that this lens works extremely well for portraits on APS-C (the smaller sensor DSLRs) as it's effective focal length is 80mm. I took ...
[Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Normal Autofocus Lens review by N/A can be read at Newegg.com]
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N/A
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04/04/2006
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great lens; staple prime for serious amateur
Bought this with Amazon prime, got it the next day. I upgraded from the 50mm 1.8 and am very happy with this new one; you get quite a bit for your money.
WHY THIS IS BETTER THAN THE 1.8 II Lens:
-much better bokeh. more lens elements, bokeh is smoother, more lovely to my eyes. with the 1.8 bokeh can be much harsher, especially if you are shooting in daylight, on backgrounds where there are bold, bright colors. Buttery would be a good word for the 1.4's effect.
-faster, sha...
[Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Normal Autofocus Lens review can be read at Amazon.com]
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06/07/2007
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A review for parents
I bought this lens to take indoor portraits of my nine-month-old daughter using available light. I was tired of the harsh photos produced by the built-in flash on the Canon 20D or Digital Rebel. A bounce flash improves matters great deal, but I wanted to see what could be done with a fast lens.
The Canon 50mm 1.4 gobbles light. It opens up a world of indoor photography that is not possible with a 4.0 lens. The 50mm focal length combined with available light produces natural-looking ...
[Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Normal Autofocus Lens review can be read at Amazon.com]
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08/23/2006
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An Essential Lens
There are some excellent reviews of this lens already posted, but in my opinion, this lens is quite simply an essential lens for any film or digital photographer using Canon bodies. Here are some specific observations, in no particular order.
* It provides fantastic crispness and the fastest focus I've ever seen. On subjects where my zooms tend to hunt, this lens is instantaneous. I also like the full-time manual ring, because there are times when it's handy to change focus slightly.<...
[Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Normal Autofocus Lens review can be read at Amazon.com]
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12/19/2005
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You Deserve the Best - Go with Top Notch Quality Only!
Like many, I'm just an amateur photographer. If you are using the standard 18-55mm lens that accompanies the Canon EOS Digital Rebel kit, you've probably discovered how slow the lens is. With a f/3.5-5.6 aperture, the lens is better suited for outdoor photos where natural lighting is available. With indoor photos, I've found myself using the built-in flash repeatedly, thus drowning out a lot of the natural color. This was particularly true with photographs of people. Thus, I sought out a hi...
[Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Normal Autofocus Lens review can be read at Amazon.com]
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01/15/2005
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Excellent lens for portraits and wide-field astrophotography
I'll start by reiterating what other reviewers have said. This lens is amazingly sharp and one of the fastest focal ratios in the Canon lens lineup. Its metal mount and rugged construction make it well worth the added expense when compared to the f/1.8 version. The effective 80mm focal length on D10, D20, and 300D cameras make it the perfect portraiture lens for people not willing to shell out for an old 50mm f/1.0L ($$$!).
I do a fair amount of astrophotography and this is truly...
[Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Normal Autofocus Lens review by Richard B. Williams "huge nerd can be read at Amazon.com]
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Richard B. Williams "huge nerd
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12/08/2004
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Los Alamos, NM USA
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EXCELLENT - At a price
This 50mm is amazing. I truly love it. I debated a long time between the 1.8 and the 1.4. In the end, I figured I'd never replace it again so get the 1.4. I love it - the images it makes are staggering. Still - it's pricy compared to the 1.8 - but not to L series lenses. I think it's worth it. I read online it had barrel distortion wide open - and it does if you really study the image - but that's perfectly OK with me for the 1.4 shallow depth of field. Normal people will never see that at all. ...
[Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Normal Autofocus Lens review can be read at Amazon.com]
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11/10/2004
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96%
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