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Just to add my two cents, I would agree with several other comments. First of all, if you have any Canon EF or EF-S camera, and only own the kit lens and maybe the cheap tele zoom, This should absolutely be the next lens you buy. It is an all-around good performer and will serve most people as a very good portrait lens.
And I also agree wholeheartedly that the STM lens is far superior to the older models. Optically I think they are all pretty much identical, but every other aspect of this lens is better. Silent, more accurate and quicker focus are the main things. The older versions are so incredibly loud when they focus.
So yeah, for 100 bucks it's a must have.
Amazon delivered mine about an hour and a half after ordering!
Can't wait to try this out - I was holding out for the Sigma 50mm but at this price it's too hard to pass on. Also grabbed a 3rd party hood for a few bucks.
Even if image quality is the same as the older 50 1.8, the silent motor should make a huge difference and the image quality was very nice as is.
I've never had any issues with the canon refurbs either (I almost prefer them as they're tested!) But at $99 and same day delivery for a new one? Easy purchase.
I bought the 40mm and never really pull this out anymore. It's better in tight rooms and I love the way the background looks. Crisp foreground and a nice blur in the background. Great intro lens, but upgrade if you can afford it.
I bought the 40mm and never really pull this out anymore. It's better in tight rooms and I love the way the background looks. Crisp foreground and a nice blur in the background. Great intro lens, but upgrade if you can afford it.
I think it's good to have a variety of them for different situations -- I sold my older 50mm a while back and got the 35mm sigma, 85mm sigma and the 135mm canon. Absolutely love the all, but sometimes 35 (or even 40) is a bit too wide and it's nice to have a 50.
The 40 and 50 do work in similar situations though. On a crop sensor camera, the 50 was often a bit too much but on a full frame I prefer it.
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And I also agree wholeheartedly that the STM lens is far superior to the older models. Optically I think they are all pretty much identical, but every other aspect of this lens is better. Silent, more accurate and quicker focus are the main things. The older versions are so incredibly loud when they focus.
So yeah, for 100 bucks it's a must have.
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Can't wait to try this out - I was holding out for the Sigma 50mm but at this price it's too hard to pass on. Also grabbed a 3rd party hood for a few bucks.
Even if image quality is the same as the older 50 1.8, the silent motor should make a huge difference and the image quality was very nice as is.
I've never had any issues with the canon refurbs either (I almost prefer them as they're tested!) But at $99 and same day delivery for a new one? Easy purchase.
Thanks OP!
Natively fits:
Full frame EOS DSLR (and SLR)
APS-C EOS DSLR cameras
Via adapter:
EOS M-series (adapter EF-EOS-M)
EOS R-series (adapter EF-EOS R)
Mount mark = Red dot
EF-S series lenses natively fit APS-C EOS DSLR cameras, so your T6 will take both series
Mount mark = White square
H/T eos-magazine <dot> com
My canon kit came with three variable lenses. This looks like a good general purpose lens.
Can anyone advise if it would be worth it if I was to get the 1.4 version instead of 1.8?
From what I understand it has to do with how much light it lets in.
The question is, does the x4 price justifies the higher cost and would be recommended for an occasional photographer?
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My canon kit came with three variable lenses. This looks like a good general purpose lens.
Can anyone advise if it would be worth it if I was to get the 1.4 version instead of 1.8?
From what I understand it has to do with how much light it lets in.
The question is, does the x4 price justifies the higher cost and would be recommended for an occasional photographer?
The 40 and 50 do work in similar situations though. On a crop sensor camera, the 50 was often a bit too much but on a full frame I prefer it.