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Overview ------------- The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 sits in between the cheap-o f/1.8 mkII version and the ridiculously expensive f/1.2 L-series version. There was a crazy f/1.0L lens at one time but... more

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    3 Stars A Prime Example 01/05/2008
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    Advantages Advantages Low light performance, sharpness, colour saturation and contrast

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Plasticy construction and poor feel of manual focus ring

    Overview ------------- The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 sits in between the cheap-o f/1.8 mkII version and the ridiculously expensive f/1.2 L-series version. There was a crazy f/1.0L lens at one time but this seems to have been discontinued (presumably as nobody could afford it). It is a "standard" prime lens but only for full frame DSLRs like the 5D. On a APS-C body it equates to 80mm. I bought it because I wanted a small and inconspicuous lens to use on my 5D and one that would plug a gap in my lens line-up that consists of f/4 L-Series zooms. Namely, a low light, shallow depth of field lens ... more

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Long Name EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Lens System Mounting / Mounting Type Canon
Lens System / Type Lens
Manufacturer Canon
Product type Camera Lenses

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