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Reddit mentions of Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - Fixed

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - Fixed
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    Features:
  • Standard focal length 50 millimeter lens is effective in a multitude of shooting situations and ideal for day-to-day shooting
  • Elements/Groups: 7/6, Diaphragm: Blades 8, Filter Thread: Font 58 millimeter. Minimum focusing distance: 17.8 inch
  • An f/1.4 maximum aperture provides clear imaging in low light situations and shallow depth of field
  • Ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM) operation is fast, smooth and virtually silent
  • 2 high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference
  • This large aperture standard prime lens has superior peripheral brightness even at the maximum aperture
  • Lens construction: 8 elements in 6 groups, Filter size: 77 millimeter
  • Optimized for Digital – super multi-layer coating minimizes flare and ghosting – a common problem of digital cameras
  • The optimum optical design and molded glass aspherical lens elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations, including coma aberration, resulting in superior optical performance
  • The Hypersonic Motor (HSM) ensures silent, high speed auto-focusing as well as full time manual focusing capability
Specs:
ColorBlack
Height2.91338 Inches
Length2.00787 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateJanuary 2019
Size4.55in l x 4in w x 4.25in h
Weight0.6393405598 Pounds
Width2.91338 Inches

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Found 48 comments on Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - Fixed:

u/TheLouisVuittonPawn · 12 pointsr/TeenMFA

Canon 50mm prime lens + a lens hood. Theyre supposed to arrive later today (:

E: Beaut

u/Shyvah · 3 pointsr/photography

I've just bought the Canon 50mm F1.4 from Amazon in the UK. In the picture, it has white detail (Pic here)

The one that has arrived has gold detail, which appears to be an older version. Is there any material difference or is this just trim? I could have got the older version from eBay for cheaper, but thought it best to get the most recent version, which is why I went with Amazon. I am tempted to return it, but would much rather get snapping with it! :)

Thoughts welcome! Thanks.

u/skalpelis · 3 pointsr/photography

Congratulations on your birthday! However, regarding the lens, isn't the equivalent Canon lens actually cheaper (or at least the same price) than this? (I'm looking at http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-Lens-50-1-4-USM/dp/B00009XVCZ/)

u/eMilyFiLBy · 3 pointsr/crossdressing

Canon T2i, which is an awesome camera, but the REAL winner is the f1.4 lens I use with it.

Really wonderful lens, the low light capabilities are amazing. Some of my other posts have pictures, almost all taken with that same lens.

u/docfluty · 3 pointsr/photography

I would say this is a good list for those looking to take nice pictures on a budget.

But if you were going to be a photography student or really try to make a go at it i would stay skip the older lenses and just invest in a $125 or $400 50mm prime lens from your cameras manufacturer.

I also would say not to be scared to pick up a used one from a reputable dealer on ebay for a bigger discount

The sharpness, loca, ect will be better and all of the electronics (like autofocus) will work.

u/michaelje0 · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

I've made due with this one, as it's good for the $100 range, but the focus ring is tiny and there's no distance indicator thingy. Again, I've done okay with it so far.

EDIT: Here's my videos, I believe I used the lens in most of the Toy Bombs video and anywhere in my videos where there is more depth of field. Sadly, I didn't use it in the Slenderman video, even though it was night, because I needed to zoom in and out quickly and it's in Las Vegas so, there's light everywhere. Just remember the 50 would have looked way better there.

If you can spend $400, this one has a better focus ring, the indicator, and it lets in more light so you can shoot at night a little better. I have a short that I recently shot using this lens (borrowed) but I haven't released it online yet. (waiting on music) We shot at night using only streetlamps and reflectors and it worked great.

EDIT: Sorry, I can't link the video, since it's not done, but here's a screengrab from Youtube:

u/derrelicte · 2 pointsr/Android

Just being a completely non-serious devil's advocate here, but if I had a 1D, I don't think I'd mind slapping this lens on it: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Standard-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00009XVCZ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1291842746&sr=8-2

But yes, I do see your point

u/smryan8076 · 2 pointsr/Beginning_Photography

I would go with the Canon 50mm 1.4 - it is $300 exactly, it is IMO one of the best values in terms of bang for your buck/image quality and you will have lots of fun early on playing/learning with the wide range in aperture settings. Have you seen pictures where the subject stands out against a blurry background - amongst other variables, you get that at lower aperture values, 1.4 being the lowest for this lens. It will not help you much with wildlife, but it is a GREAT first lens to start learning with. One important thing to understand is this is not a zoom lens, it is a fixed focal length lens which means if you want to get closer to an object, you don't zoom in on it with lens, you walk closer to it with your feet.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Standard-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00009XVCZ

u/chrono14 · 2 pointsr/gaybros

Canon EF 50mm 1.4.

That being said BUY from a reputable dealer. BHPhoto, Adorama, Photoline, Amazon, Best Buy, those would be good places.

Some random place on the internet showing the lens for much cheaper, not a good place. There are scams with photography equipment from a place that owns many sites. They show their prices as much lower and when you order they call you to "confirm the order" and by confirm I mean they say things like "Well that version doesn't have the metal month, but this version for $80 more does, it also comes in a kit with blah blah".

Do not order from these places. Not only will you pay more or they won't give you the item (but they have your CC info) but you'll get a "grey market" item meaning it has no warranty.

EDIT: Here's the one you want, it's $350 after a post purchase rebate: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Standard-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00009XVCZ

u/leebd · 2 pointsr/guns

I've got a Cannon T3i and assuming your kit lens doesn't get bashed in by Delta Airlines baggage handlers like mine was your next best lens should either be a 50mm or in my case I've been considering This baby. Keep an eye on lens release dates too because if something has been on the market for a long time it could be possible that the new version is about to come out and you can pick up previous iterations for cheap. I got my 50mm f1.4 for pretty cheap that way however the new lens that came out replaced the old f1.8 at the time.

Another good source for gear is craigslist since a lot of old film camera lenses and most of the gear will work on DSLR bodies. Unfortunately the lenses won't have auto focus or image stabilization but if you are taking scenery shots or pictures of things not moving they can be great.

Lastly if you are looking to get all fancy with your pictures you might want to consider buying a copy of Lightroom or signing up for Adobe's subscription service for Photoshop+Lightroom for about ten bucks a month. Personally for my value I just bought the straight license instead of the Creative Cloud because I can go a few months between actually needing the software.

u/jessemaner · 2 pointsr/photography

What is the reason for price difference between these two lenses
Lens 1 & Lens 2

u/JohnnyZondo · 2 pointsr/funny

about $350.

im not sure if its worth the exra $250 for just and extra f.4, unless you really need the extra sensitivity in low light...

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Standard-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00009XVCZ


u/gh5046 · 2 pointsr/photography

Look at prime lenses my friend.

  • You could pick up a couple fast (large aperture) prime lenses for $800. If you buy them used you can get three of them. Take a look at this page to see what Canon lenses are available. For example, I have used the EF 35mm f/2 (~$350) and EF 28mm f/1.8 USM (~$500) and they are both nice lenses.

  • Even though the 50mm f/1.8 II is a great lens for the cost, the EF 50mm f1.4 USM (~$400) is a worthwhile upgrade. Faster, less CA, sharper, higher quality build, smoother focusing, etc. I love it for both photos and video.

  • I do not own this lens, but the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM (~$800) is a wonderful portrait and landscape photography lens. And because it's fast it can be used for action and event photography, however it is limiting because of its long reach.

  • The EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM (~$600) is also a good lens. Great for both macro and portrait photography. There is also the EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM. L class glass with IS for $300-$400 more.

    Regarding your Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8: If you're shooting wider than 15mm make sure you take off the hood, otherwise you'll end up with some funky vignetting. :)
u/Confused_Midget · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

There's no Canon 50mm f/1.5, there are only f/1.8, f/1.4, and f/1.2.

u/stufoonoob · 2 pointsr/chicago

The $100 50 mm lens is great. Takes some getting used to, having to zoom with your feet and all, but the quality is insane. I took this and this with the lens. However, it does have its drawbacks. I really would have liked to get a crisp shot of your skyline, so this just inspired me to cough up the money for the 50 mm f1/4. The f/1.8 is a great start though.

u/anidal · 2 pointsr/photography

Canon's offering shows better MTF resolution on borders than Sigma. If buying for a full frame sensor, this may push you to buy Canon. If you have a crop sensor, the Sigma may suffice.

Last I checked, Canon seems to be offering it's lens for much cheaper than Sigma.

Correct me if I'm missing something, but it seems to be a no brainer for Canon 50mm f/1.4 to me.

u/Matronix · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I hope it is shiny... not that fancy, but but fancy enough for me

I say go ahead and do it.

u/dhicock · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This lens. Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
http://amzn.com/B00009XVCZ

I got a new camera and need a good lens :)

Saving private Ryan?

u/iStareAtButtholes · 1 pointr/Watchexchange

Is it this lens that’s $255 used on Amazon? Any pics? Pics with time stamp?

u/pigferret · 1 pointr/AskReddit

Are you a photographer?

A 50mm f1.4 lens will blow your mind.

£280.

u/frostickle · 1 pointr/photography

I don't think that is a very good deal. The 15-85mm doesn't look that great. I'd rather buy it new with 18-55mm for $649 and spend the extra money on some nice prime lenses. 35mm f2.0 for $289 and 50mm f1.4 for $399, and probably still have cash left over for those cheap accessories.

u/3b951O9x3QihaPK6Ml72 · 1 pointr/photography

Thanks! But it looks like the 50 is better for portraits, which is what I use more of the time.

Do you know anything about this one?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009XVCZ/ref=psdc_173565_t2_B00X8MRBCW#customerReviews

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/photography

With that budget and with what you'd like to do, I'd recommend a set of lenses instead of just one:

Canon EF-S 15-85 mm as a variable zoom lens

EF 50mm - f/1.4 USM for the sharpest portraits possible

EF 85mm f/1.8 USM for portrait flexibility yet good sharpness

With Sigma listed by iwasnotarobot is a good option if you don't want to deal with carrying around more than one lens at a time, but you'll be sacrificing sharpness.

u/custerc · 1 pointr/IAmA

Well it's not really my career, it's just something I wanted to do so I decided to do it and did it. Honestly, I'd recommend you do the same. These days, the equipment is very good and very cheap (compared to even 10 years ago) and there are tons of free resources online.

Honestly, I just bought a camera and started making little mini-docs about random stuff just for practice. For example, my brother graduated from high school, so I went back and made a little mini-documentary about that, with interviews with my parents and such. I didn't do anything with it; the whole thing was just for practice. Once I got to the point where I felt like I was good enough to make something watchable given a little funding and a lot of time, then we started working on Living with Dead Hearts.

If you want to get into making documentaries as a career, you should know that you're sort of taking a vow of poverty (it's very rare that a documentary does the Michael Moore thing and plays in major theaters or rakes in much money). Especially given that, I'd say avoid film school; take some film classes at your college if you can while majoring in something else, and mostly just buy a camera and learn by doing.

You can buy a Canon 60D body, a couple good lenses (the 50mm 1.4 is great for interviews, Tokina 11-16 is wonderful for wider stuff and handheld shooting), a Zoom H4N and a mic or two for well under $3,000, especially if you buy used (and you should as long as the goods are still OK). But honestly even if you're just shooting with an iPhone, the best advice is just to go start shooting mini-docs and learning about how to tell stories and communicate best in that form. Also watch docs and see what you like and don't like, what you think works and what doesn't. I don't know if my film is any good, but anything good in it is probably something I stole from other docs.

I found these two books to be very helpful, if you can only afford two:

Shut up and Shoot Documentary Guide - great basic overview of a lot of the basics, with illustrations. How to mic someone correctly, how to frame a shot properly, etc. All the practical skills you need to get started are here.

Directing the documentary - A film school textbook that covers EVERYTHING, from this history of documentary filmmaking to the practical stuff and, probably most importantly, the conceptual and ethical stuff. It's written as though you'll be directing a film with a real crew (you won't) and it's full of homework-style exercises like a textbook (some useful) but it's very worthwhile for the ethics stuff alone. As I've touched on elsewhere in this thread, shooting a doc can put you in some ethically tough positions, and you want to be sure you've thought out where you stand before you're sitting in someone's living room realizing you've just ruined their life.

u/watsoned · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Want most? Well that changes from day to day because my mind is very fickle. Right now I want this set of movies since my curiosity is piqued and they sound like something I'd love to have in my collection. I might pick them up next payday or so.

The least? Probably the incense since I still have a good bit on hand.

Waiting for? This camera lens which I am currently saving for.

The world could do without? I do not understand that question.

u/vanillawafercaper · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

1- This lens would be an amazing addition to my camera equipment. It is over $110 but I do have less than that remaining to go before I can buy it.

2- The person I love the most is my Grandma. She is the person who has always given me the inspiration to follow what I love. She is 100% herself and no one can tell her otherwise. She was once married to my Grandpa who was a lawyer with a very rich taste: leather sofas, stained glass windows, nice cars, etc. She couldn't handle being so BEIGE all the time though, so along with other marital problems they faced, they decided to call it off. She has an condo that has (I kid you not) KELLY GREEN carpet throughout, rainbow beads in the living room, black japanese wallpaper in the dining room, a bright pink floral bedroom, and a YELLOW (straight up crayon yellow, not that pastel bullshit) kitchen. She drives a cute little honda and wears most of the same clothes she's owned for years including velvet tracksuits, leopard print flats (a staple in her wardrobe) and sequined sweaters. The only thing new that she's purchased new is probably her collection of Cardinals t-shirts/sweatshirts/hats/scarves you name it, she has it. She's a die-hard fan. If there's a Cardinals game on, we HAVE to wait until it's over or go to dinner where they'll be playing it. She is not afraid to voice her opinion and while it may annoy her children, I adore it. She is 85 and still as sassy as she was in her 20s. I love her because unlike my mother (who don't get me wrong, I love as well) she isn't afraid to bring up awkward conversations and tell me stories about her past. I love hearing her talk about going to concerts and the one time she saw Englebert Humperdinck (her FAVORITE person) and threw her panties on stage to try and get his attention. I hate that I don't get to see her as often as I'd like, as she lives 4 hours away from me. But I know her love for me is so strong that I know I could surprise her any day and she'd drop everything for me, as I would for her. My grandma & I have this special bond that I feel like no one else understands. I love her so much. I can't wait to visit her again. <3

3- Cartoon version of my grandma

4- 567

5- Thank you! You have a fantastic day as well! <3 <3

u/lemonpjb · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

Kit lenses usually just aren't that great. They're built for cheap versatility, so they do nothing particularly well. You would be surprised, though, at how little you have to spend for a decent prime lense. For instance, this is quite a good lens from Canon for under $400 USD. It even has a cheaper counter part for around $120.

Both are good lenses, IMO, and in the opinion of quite a few others around here.

u/Sultan_of_Slide · 1 pointr/balisong

Yep, Canon 50mm F1.4. My first prime lens so I was hoping that it would come out sharp.

Also I was interested in how that F1.4 depth of field would look. Hence the bokeh.

u/jrshaul · 1 pointr/photography

>A $500 lens (which doesn't even work right without a $400 metabones adapter) is cheap?

You mean this $330 E-mount lens?

>Meanwhile, I can get a 50mm f/1.4 canon lens for $50

They're $300. And really, really soft wide open - especially on crop.

Thanks for playing.

u/mathematical · 1 pointr/photography

The EOS Rebel SL1 is essentially the same camera as the t4i, only smaller (a little bigger than an old point and shoot. If your mom has small hands, then that should be fine. If you think she'd prefer more spaced out controls, the t4i may be a better fit.

If you ok to go used/refurbished, you can get a used t2i (which uses the same sensor and performs almost identically to the SL1/t4i) for a lot cheaper and then invest in some glass. A typical starting setup is the kit lens that comes with the camera, a Canon 50mm f/1.8, and the Canon 55-250mm. If you think your mom would prefer primes and not like a telephoto as much, you could get a refurb t2i with kit and get a nice Canon 50mm f/1.4

u/MartinBananas · 1 pointr/photography

Definitely my Canon 50mm f1.4. Has been my go-to lens for a long time.

u/constipated_HELP · 1 pointr/photography

The Canon 50 1.4 costs $400 brand new.

I don't know the reviews of the sigma, but that's not an incredible deal for what it is. I saw a canon 50 1.4 for $300 on craigslist the other day, in fact.

u/J03K · 1 pointr/photography

They also make a 1.4 variant. I think 1.8 should suffice for most situations though (Not trying to be condescending I just don't know how much you know) I know 2.8 on my 70-200 is pretty thin (though it is a zoom lens.) If you don't mind a manual you can pick up a rokinon/samyang pretty cheap. I use the Rokinon 35mm 1.2 and it's DoF is razor thin. Do you have a budget?

u/lelumberjole · 1 pointr/photography

Awesome, thanks for this. Wasn't quite aware of what focusing screens were, but that looks exactly like what I want.

As for the feel of the lens, I figured that they wouldn't really design the stock lenses for manual focus. I've been looking at getting a fixed 50mm for the T2i, and I'm debating between Canon's f1.8 and f1.4. I like the price of the f1.8, but it looks like it has a similar focusing system to the stock lens. I need to get to a store where I can handle them side by side so I can decide myself, but has anyone out there had experience with these two lenses who has anything to say about them? I've looked up comparisons online and the 1.4 seems to produce better images, but does anyone know if it has a smoother focus?

u/gabezermeno · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

Well Canon is the best way to go for video. You can adapt some of your nikon lenses to canon too with super cheap adapters. You can get a t3i right now for 350$ plus a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for $570 a rode video mic for around 100$ or a zoom h1 for the same price then you can get either a sigma 30mm f/1.4 for about 500$ or a Canon 50mm 1.4 for about 350$ A decent tripod of your choosing plus either a glidecam/shoulderrig/crane or other rigs. And that should come to around 3k. But if you want a better quality camera and full frame which is better for low light then you can get a refurb 5dmkII for 1500$ plus a 24-105mm f/4 for 780$ and a the canon 50mm 1.4 for 350$ and rode video mic for 110$ which leaves you about 300$ for other accessories like a tripod or a rig

Edit: I am a digital filmmaking student and am very knowledgeable about gear so if you have questions I could probably help a lot.

Edit2: or if you want something more automatic with autofocusing and a built in mic and view finder but also great video quality you could check out the Sony Nex vg30

u/Paging_Dr_Chloroform · 1 pointr/amateurfights

my guess: Canon T4i with 50mm prime

Probably a canon. He probably wouldn't bring out an expensive 5d, so it's probably a t2i, t3i, t4i, etc. If you want the shallow depth of field, then you're gonna want a pretty nice lens: e.g. >$400. He doesn't zoom, so it's probably a prime lens, and it's night time and the quality is pretty good...then it's probably a prime.


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u/best_of_badgers · 1 pointr/photography

So what makes this new and better? I've got the $400 Canon version of this lens. The next step up in the Canon world appears to be the f1.2L lens, for a little over $1600.

Edit: Nevermind, I should read threads before I post things.

u/MetsToWS · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

What's the difference between these two lenses? Would the f/1.4 be worth it?

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

Also, should I be concerned about buying refurbished from Canon or purchasing a used lens - is there anything I should look out for?

u/Sailorcuff · 1 pointr/photography

Would getting the 80d with the 18-135 f/3.5 kit as well as a canon 50mm f/1.4 be a good starting set up?

u/Shadrach451 · 0 pointsr/photography

I invested in a T3i when my daughter was born, and I never regretted. I'm happy to see a fellow parent that enjoys photographing the details of their children.

One piece of advice, that may or may not help with this particular shot: Grab a 50mm lens with a low aperture rating. It takes beautiful fast shots in low light, with a tight depth of field that really focuses in one your subject. They are relatively cheap. I got a f1.4 from canon for just $300 or so (which is a great deal for a prime lens), but you can get a f1.8 for less than half of that, and it would probably work about the same. Because you will be on a cropped sensor so it's going to be a pretty heavy "zoom" so you will feel like you are having to stand pretty far away from the action to fit it all into the frame. But I highly recommend it to a new parent that wants to document their children.

u/cullen9 · 0 pointsr/Filmmakers

I'm gonna go against what most will tell you on this sub, and will say only buy 2 more lens.

this one and this one.


The main things you should focus on is story telling through the camera. Not trying to fix your camera work with more lenses which seems to be the trend in this sub.

Lighting, sound, script and acting are far more vital. you can have the most expensive state of the art camera and lenses and your work will look like shit with out proper lighting.

As for your sound issue we need to know what kind of mic.

u/Pardie · -6 pointsr/photography

If you want great video and images i would hunt for a used 5dmII and buy the 40 2.8 STM and the 50 1.4.