Canon EF 50 F1.8

mancs · March 7th, 2006, 2:16 PM

I dunno if any of you guys have this? If yes than what is the difference in "I" , "II" and "III" ? I dont get it images/smilies/wacko.gif

. Any experience? Good/bad?

Thanks in advice!

venator · March 7th, 2006, 7:35 PM

This is a must have for everyone! Makes a good portrait lens in front of a 1,6x crop dSLR. Excellent value for money.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...7&cat=2&page=1

Jmiller · March 8th, 2006, 4:27 AM

I did not know they made a MK III version. The main difference between the MKI and MKI is the lens mount and build quality.

On the MKI the mount is metal like most other lenses and the build quality is better more along the lines of a normal EF lens. However the MKI lenses are not made anymore and are older so focus could become an issue. They are also about 75% more expensive $140 vs $80.

The MKII version I own and Recomend people say are the same optically however the Lens mount is plastic and the build quality is not the best. The entire lens is plastic and I would hate to drop it. If it breaks you are only out $80. However It takes wonderfull photos.

Here are a few photos I have taken with the lens. Some of the macro looking shots have Close up filters on the lens to increase its magnification

http://photoblog.liquidretro.net/photos/_MG_6024.jpg

http://photoblog.liquidretro.net/photos/_MG_5999.jpg

No Close Up filter

http://photoblog.liquidretro.net/photos/IMG_3062.jpg

venator · March 8th, 2006, 6:03 AM

Jmiller, are the pictures shot wide open?

mancs · March 8th, 2006, 1:35 PM

Wow, nice... I think I'm gonna buy one. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Skoshi · March 8th, 2006, 7:59 PM

Nice, there's this guy selling one for 80€ with a UV-filter.. I think I'll grab that this week images/smilies/wink.gif

rootrider · March 8th, 2006, 9:25 PM

anyone who doesn't have a canon or nikon 50mm 1.8 should get one.. unless maybe you can afford and want a 35 or 85mm or are pretty sure you have no use for one. The Nikon 50mm 1.8 will probably be my first purchase once I get my own SLR.

POWERRR!! · March 9th, 2006, 12:47 AM

thanks to this thread, otherwise i never would've been aware that there is such thing as a 1.8f lens for $80! i've just gotten a 20d very recently as this will be the first lens (besides the kit lens) that i'll be buying for it!

Jmiller · March 9th, 2006, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venator

Jmiller, are the pictures shot wide open?

No most were stopped down to around F4 however the one portrat is at f2.2

asphotos · March 9th, 2006, 6:43 AM

the lens, for such a simple bit of plastic is fantastic,

also, having 50mm makes you work harder, but also helps make you a better photographer/see better

images/smilies/tongue.gif

Maxi · March 9th, 2006, 11:01 AM

I can't wait to get my 85mm 1.8. I've used my friends a few times and it is amazing! I'd get it over the 50mm 1.8 ANY TIME. It focuses WAY faster, build quality is better, but it does cost 3x more money (around 350€). But imo it is worth it.

POWERRR!! · March 14th, 2006, 2:15 AM

finally got mine this afternoon! bought it from j&r in NY for only $70! i slapped it on my 20d the moment i got out from the store and snapped this photo.

http://img465.imageshack.us/img465/8070/img20208cn.jpg

just resized, no unsharp mask, levels adjust or what not..

i've heard some people complain about the bokeh. i really don't know what they're talking about, looks pretty good to me!

Skoshi · March 14th, 2006, 7:53 AM

I got mine on sunday, it's great!

March 7th, 2006, 2:16 PM	#1
mancs Joined: Feb 26th, 2005 Last Online: February 7th, 2010 Location: Hungary Age: 22 Posts: 1,478 Car: Lada 2107 (only race), VW Golf MKII LFS Status: Rep Power: 24	Canon EF 50 F1.8 I dunno if any of you guys have this? If yes than what is the difference in "I" , "II" and "III" ? I dont get it . Any experience? Good/bad? Thanks in advice! __________________ Oversteer is when the passenger is scared, Understeer is when the driver is scared. Xprovid.hu My Project Car

March 7th, 2006, 7:35 PM	#2
venator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: September 18th, 2006 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	This is a must have for everyone! Makes a good portrait lens in front of a 1,6x crop dSLR. Excellent value for money. http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...7&cat=2&page=1 __________________ Torque low, shift high

March 8th, 2006, 4:27 AM	#3
Jmiller Joined: Mar 26th, 2005 Last Online: February 10th, 2010 Location: Nebraska USA Posts: 391 Car: 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 Rep Power: 27	I did not know they made a MK III version. The main difference between the MKI and MKI is the lens mount and build quality. On the MKI the mount is metal like most other lenses and the build quality is better more along the lines of a normal EF lens. However the MKI lenses are not made anymore and are older so focus could become an issue. They are also about 75% more expensive $140 vs $80. The MKII version I own and Recomend people say are the same optically however the Lens mount is plastic and the build quality is not the best. The entire lens is plastic and I would hate to drop it. If it breaks you are only out $80. However It takes wonderfull photos. Here are a few photos I have taken with the lens. Some of the macro looking shots have Close up filters on the lens to increase its magnification No Close Up filter __________________

March 8th, 2006, 6:03 AM	#4
venator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: September 18th, 2006 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Jmiller, are the pictures shot wide open? __________________ Torque low, shift high

March 8th, 2006, 1:35 PM	#5
mancs Joined: Feb 26th, 2005 Last Online: February 7th, 2010 Location: Hungary Age: 22 Posts: 1,478 Car: Lada 2107 (only race), VW Golf MKII LFS Status: Rep Power: 24	Wow, nice... I think I'm gonna buy one. __________________ Oversteer is when the passenger is scared, Understeer is when the driver is scared. Xprovid.hu My Project Car

March 8th, 2006, 7:59 PM	#6
Skoshi Joined: Aug 15th, 2005 Last Online: July 30th, 2007 Location: Tampere, Finland Age: 24 Posts: 484 Rep Power: 0	Nice, there's this guy selling one for 80€ with a UV-filter.. I think I'll grab that this week

March 8th, 2006, 9:25 PM	#7
rootrider -VW Golf- Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: January 11th, 2010 Location: Bothell, WA (USA) Age: 29 Posts: 603 Car: '85 vw gti, '09 vw sportwagen tdi LFS Status: Rep Power: 22	anyone who doesn't have a canon or nikon 50mm 1.8 should get one.. unless maybe you can afford and want a 35 or 85mm or are pretty sure you have no use for one. The Nikon 50mm 1.8 will probably be my first purchase once I get my own SLR. __________________ my cars \| my photos -my trip to Germany-

March 9th, 2006, 12:47 AM	#8
POWERRR!! Joined: Dec 18th, 2005 Last Online: January 10th, 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 574 Rep Power: 20	thanks to this thread, otherwise i never would've been aware that there is such thing as a 1.8f lens for $80! i've just gotten a 20d very recently as this will be the first lens (besides the kit lens) that i'll be buying for it!

March 9th, 2006, 6:43 AM	#10
asphotos Joined: Dec 31st, 2004 Last Online: December 13th, 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia. Posts: 324 Car: MY07 Silver Subaru Outback Rep Power: 0	the lens, for such a simple bit of plastic is fantastic, also, having 50mm makes you work harder, but also helps make you a better photographer/see better __________________ Andrew Scott Andrew Scott Photographics 0411 101 021 http://www.asphotos.com.au/

March 9th, 2006, 11:01 AM	#11
Maxi Joined: Dec 18th, 2005 Last Online: January 14th, 2009 Posts: 52 Rep Power: 0	I can't wait to get my 85mm 1.8. I've used my friends a few times and it is amazing! I'd get it over the 50mm 1.8 ANY TIME. It focuses WAY faster, build quality is better, but it does cost 3x more money (around 350€). But imo it is worth it.

March 14th, 2006, 2:15 AM	#12
POWERRR!! Joined: Dec 18th, 2005 Last Online: January 10th, 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 574 Rep Power: 20	finally got mine this afternoon! bought it from j&r in NY for only $70! i slapped it on my 20d the moment i got out from the store and snapped this photo. just resized, no unsharp mask, levels adjust or what not.. i've heard some people complain about the bokeh. i really don't know what they're talking about, looks pretty good to me!

March 14th, 2006, 7:53 AM	#13
Skoshi Joined: Aug 15th, 2005 Last Online: July 30th, 2007 Location: Tampere, Finland Age: 24 Posts: 484 Rep Power: 0	I got mine on sunday, it's great!

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