Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Technical Details:

• 50mm standard lens with f/1.4 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
• 2 high-refraction lens elements and Gaussian optics help eliminate astigmatism
• Delivers crisp images with little flare at the maximum aperture
• Extra-small Micro USM focus adjustment and full-time manual focusing
• Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2 inches long; 1-year warranty

With the 50mm f1.8 lens available for less than a hundred dollars, why spend so much more to get the f1.4? The answer is, you may not need to. It all depends on your seriousness, budget, and how long you need your lens to last.

If you want a "starter lens" for shooting at 50mm (or with prime lenses in general), the f1.8 would be a great buy. 50mm is a very useful and intuitive focal length to spend some time with, because it sees the world at the same distance as your naked eye (regardless of your camera's crop factor). So you could buy the f1.8 cheaply, regard it as a "play with it" lens, and get a nice introduction to "prime lens quality." The f1.8 will seem like a substantial step up from kit lenses and most consumer-priced zooms, and amazing bang for few bucks.

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