I mainly use this EF 50mm F/1.8
II lens for my street works, well for most of my work in fact. It is no doubt my ‘prime’ lens.
Not the smoothest and discreet lens but at RM290 (<USD90) a pop,
dare I complain? Some toys are way more expensive that this ‘gem’ of a very
affordable lens. I hasten to call it a ‘cheap’ lens as I think it will be an
injustice to refer to it as such.
This lens is incredibly sharp and focuses very fast, for the price that
is. I’ve seen some people comparing this with the L lens and I think those who
do that sort of comparison are crap simply because they are going “out of focus”
by choosing to compare this with a lens that costs 18 times more than the other.
It’s worse when those doing such comparisons are professional photographers (or
those who claim to be pros).
One fella commented in a popular forum saying, “it’s a good lens, but crappy construction, mine is full of dust inside…”
I think he should correct his comment to say, “it’s a good lens, but I’m a crappy
photographer as mine is full of dust inside…”
Bro, your lens will be full of dust INSIDE if you do not have a clue how
to use and take care of it. It has got nothing to do with the construction of
the lens, regardless how crappy it may be.
Most of the pictures you see in this blog are shot using this ‘beggar’s
gem’ of a lens.
Cheap good lens or good cheap lens? You decide :)
Verdict: this is a must in your camera bag!
And speaking of camera bag, look out for the next entry on camera bags!
(Product photos are property of Canon)
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