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12/15/2005 07:23:11 AM · #1 |
| I read some reviews refering to this lens as being POORLY BUILT .. what do you guys thing about this lens, and how poorly built is it ? ... |
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12/15/2005 07:36:12 AM · #2 |
In my opinion there's a difference between "cheaply made" and "poorly built". It's cheaply made, meaning it's all plastic and buzzes during autofocus - but it's not poorly built. As long you don't throw it against the wall, it should outlast your car.
It's worth every dime ... buy one :) |
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12/15/2005 07:39:06 AM · #3 |
It's cheap but for the money it's outstanding. I have had one for a couple of years and would not be without one.
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12/15/2005 07:42:28 AM · #4 |
It's almost built entirely of plastic, no USM, kinda noisy when focussing etc. It's inexpensive, but produces such good images that it's almost a sin NOT to have one.
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12/15/2005 08:13:33 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
It's almost built entirely of plastic, no USM, kinda noisy when focussing etc. It's inexpensive, but produces such good images that it's almost a sin NOT to have one. |
The large aperture makes up for the lack of USM. At least mine focuses damn fast. Then again, I don't have any USM lenses, nor have I ever tried one. |
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12/15/2005 08:24:31 AM · #6 |
| I actually accidently threw it on my wall (I thought the bag was empty). Nothing happened really, it's just a bit louder but that's it. |
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12/15/2005 08:24:50 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Uusilehto:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
It's almost built entirely of plastic, no USM, kinda noisy when focussing etc. It's inexpensive, but produces such good images that it's almost a sin NOT to have one. |
The large aperture makes up for the lack of USM. At least mine focuses damn fast. Then again, I don't have any USM lenses, nor have I ever tried one. |
Yeah, it does focus pretty fast, but you don't get the other benefits of USM like being quiet and the ability to manually focus turning the MF ring without having to flip the AF/MF switch. Overall, it's not that big of a deal.
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12/15/2005 09:50:57 AM · #8 |
It's a fine lens. But not a pro lens. It's plastic, lightweight, but does some decent shots. Most of my "gig" shots are shot with it.
On the flip side, if you drop it on cement it may crack. If you run it over with your car....it's trash.
It's also "plastic thread" which means it will wear more easily, and poor usage can strip the threading.
But for 90% of users out there it is fine. And a superb deal for the money.
Message edited by author 2005-12-15 09:51:27. |
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12/15/2005 09:51:05 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by rami:
I read some reviews refering to this lens as being POORLY BUILT .. what do you guys thing about this lens, and how poorly built is it ? ... |
Some of the talk of this lens being not well built is from comparison of it with the earlier version, the EF 50mm f/1.8 (sometimes identified as Mk I but that is not part of it's official designation by Canon). The first edition had a metal mount and probably more metal parts. Everything I've read says that optically the two are the same, very high quality. I think Canon just downgraded it some in order to be able to sell a good lens cheap, what used to be called a "loss leader". Nikon makes a lens with very similar specifications that also enjoys a reputation for great image quality but it is never called cheaply made or poor quality; is metal; and sells for a little over $100.
The only reason for any Canon DSLR owner not to have an EF 50mm f/1.8 Mk II in their bag is if they have the original version instead.
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12/15/2005 10:32:19 AM · #10 |
i've had my 50 mark II for atleast 8 years, still my favorite lens.
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12/15/2005 12:07:34 PM · #11 |
I'm about to buy one. The funny thing is that most shops I asked said they don't have it on stock because 'there is no demand for it'. I was like 'What?
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12/15/2005 12:27:09 PM · #12 |
It's built like a toy in my opinion, all made out of plastic with cheap feeling AF/MF button. However, I don't think it's built poorly as it seems to work without breakig down or anything like that. Forunately, it also costs about what a toy does at $80.
It has great optics though and everything works like a real lens. If it breaks, I'll get another one. If you want a lens that feels more serious, the 50mm f1.4 is available but it's about 5times more expensive.
If stores don't have it in stock, it's most likely b/c they sold out or there isn't enough profit built into the lens for them to carry it.
Just buy it online. I bought mine onlin at Amazon fro just under $80.
I used to not use this lens a lot, but it's great for indoor portraits.
Message edited by author 2005-12-15 12:33:40.
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