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p.1 #1 · 50mm 1.4

Sooo... I know this lens has made a name for itself. I have a 70-200mm 2.8 IS and a 28-135 IS. I do family, wedding, senior, etc. I've been thinking of getting the 50mm 1.4mm- is it worth it? Do you think it'd be a good addition to my current collection? How good is lit in ow light vs. the 70-200?

Nov 22, 2008 at 04:07 AM

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p.1 #2 · 50mm 1.4

It's 5 stops brighter ;p The 50 1.4 is an AWESOME lens but the extremely small bokeh is hard sometimes to hit the focus. Takes a LOT of practice, I use it for weddings a lot but make sure your good with it first because if you miss during a crucial moment...

Nov 22, 2008 at 04:21 AM

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p.1 #3 · 50mm 1.4

Yes.

I highly recommend it and use it all the time.

Just don't shoot everything at f1.4 and you will be fine.

And...don't get too close to the subject (may see some distortion).

Nov 22, 2008 at 04:31 AM

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p.1 #4 · 50mm 1.4

I agree with Steady 100%. When I try to shoot headshots with it on my 1.6x crop factor body the face becomes fat and distorted. Better to shoot wider and crop as you see fit afterward to avoid distortion.

Nov 22, 2008 at 05:47 AM

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p.1 #5 · 50mm 1.4

I too am on the verge purchasing a 50mm 1.4. Any recommendations between the Canon 50mm 1.4 and the Sigma 50mm 1.4? The Sigma is much larger and more expensive, but is it better?

Nov 22, 2008 at 01:50 PM

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p.1 #6 · 50mm 1.4

I have heard very good things about the IQ of the Sigma, though I don't believe all copies of that lens are create equally (search the alt forums here as I believe there were definitely some issues with this lens that may have been fixed by now - AF maybe?). I love the Canon 50 1.4, though my copy (and I believe this is somewhat characteristic of the lens in general) is quite soft wide open (until about F2). I found a few image samples of the canon 50 1.4 (all snapshots), though I couldn't find any wide open (which may be quite a good indicator of how many keepers I have at that aperture). I realize now that I have far more keepers at 1.4 with my 35L then I do with my 50 1.4 (though that could be because I use it far less now). One of these shots is not a person, but will show you the lens at F2.

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 50 mm f/5.6 1/60 sec 400 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 50 mm f/2.0 1/1600 sec 100 ISO 0.0 EV

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 50 mm f/4.0 1/60 sec 400 ISO 0.0 EV

Nov 22, 2008 at 02:33 PM

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p.1 #7 · 50mm 1.4

The Canon 85L is "the portrait" lens..

Nov 22, 2008 at 03:37 PM

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p.1 #8 · 50mm 1.4

^ on a full frame

Nov 22, 2008 at 03:49 PM

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p.1 #9 · 50mm 1.4

This is my first post. I have the canon 50 1.4 and think it's a great lens. However, I recently checked the new Sigma 50 1.4 at a Calumet store in San Francisco and am extremely impressed with the sharpness wide open. The resolution test photozone.com provided comfirms what my eyes saw in the images I shot with my camera and have developed. The lens has a 77mm diameter and is very well built. You should check out both lens before you buy. I'm hoping to sell my canon and buy the sigma.

Nov 22, 2008 at 04:03 PM

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p.1 #10 · 50mm 1.4

WRong forum.
Not that I mind, but the other forum will have probably have discussions on this lens that you could read.

Nov 22, 2008 at 10:43 PM

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p.1 #11 · 50mm 1.4

Some models/subjects may not like to see the camera that close. I agree with Ed Peters, the 85mm is the best for most events, especially seniors and weddings.
You may not want to bump the bride cuz you were standing pretty close.

Denny

Nov 23, 2008 at 02:41 AM

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p.1 #12 · 50mm 1.4

try the lens form.

I have both this lens in the 85 1.8. Depends what you want to shot.

the extra speed is nice, but I really like the 85 mm.

God bless

steve

Nov 23, 2008 at 02:25 PM

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p.1 #13 · 50mm 1.4

I just got mine, did 2 shoots with it to test its low light performance, the focus seems a bit finicy in very low light but that may also be my body. The bokeh is excellent! Here's a couple samples at f1.4

This image is copyrighted by the owner

Nov 23, 2008 at 06:08 PM


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