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04/21/2004 10:41:32 PM · #1 |
The canon 50mm 1.8 is now in... .it is in, it is in :)
I finally got mine ordered from B&H
horrahh
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04/21/2004 10:48:41 PM · #2 |
well that didnt last long--
Outta stock again
Ill sell mine for 500 dollars, lol free shipping!!!
Message edited by author 2004-04-21 22:49:32. |
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04/21/2004 10:51:39 PM · #3 |
damn it! I've been waiting the longest for that lens! I even asked to be notified when it got in! Curses!
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04/21/2004 10:52:21 PM · #4 |
That lense rocks for portraits !
Between F 2 and F 4 is brilliant ! and only 70 $ |
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04/21/2004 10:56:50 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by pitsaman:
That lense rocks for portraits !
Between F 2 and F 4 is brilliant ! and only 70 $ |
Rub it in pits! :-o |
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04/22/2004 12:17:24 AM · #6 |
I received e-mail from them on 4/14 that it was in and I had it ordered within 5 minutes of readingthe message. I just received it tonight along with my 550ex. The DOF on this lens is amazing.
In this picture the beer bottle is right up against the chicken. Picture was taken handheld / full open at 1.8 @ 1/3 second.
Another at 1.8 : 1/90 sec. (with 550ex flash)
And one more with one of the dogs. at 1.8 : 1/90 sec. (with 550ex flash)
Message edited by author 2004-04-22 00:17:43. |
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04/22/2004 12:33:43 AM · #7 |
Well, if the 50mm 1.8 is not in stock, then how about the 50mm 1.4?
It's got better bokeh, but will put your pocket book back some. |
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04/23/2004 06:13:35 PM · #8 |
| B & H finally has the Canon 50mm f/1.8 again...it's in stock for now! |
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04/23/2004 06:30:01 PM · #9 |
I think that 50 f/1.8 is the sharpest lens I´ve tried on my camera yet...
Yet to try some of those L type ones though, but hey you wouldnt expect that cheap plastic junk to be any could would you ....
here is one taken with that 50mm 1.8
Message edited by author 2004-04-23 18:33:53.
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04/23/2004 06:32:39 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Nazgul:
I think that 500 f/1.8 is the sharpest lens I´ve tried on my camera yet...
Yet to try some of those L type ones though, but hey you wouldnt expect that cheap plastic junk to be any could would you ....
here is one taken with that 50mm 1.8
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500, lol, i found a typo before you found your own.
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04/23/2004 06:33:44 PM · #11 |
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04/23/2004 06:52:44 PM · #12 |
b&H sent me an email today that they are back in stock. I quickly ordered mine
Check it out! they might still have some left!
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04/23/2004 07:25:03 PM · #13 |
if i were canon or b&h i'd look into increasing the stock on this lens. seems like after months of being out of stock, canon or b&h would realize the money they are loosing by not having them available.
the boom in DSLRs has to have caused all this. when i got my 50mm a year ago, i had no problem finding one available. |
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04/23/2004 08:20:49 PM · #14 |
I just picked one up. It was the last one they had in stock.
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04/23/2004 08:26:36 PM · #15 |
maybe they think that someone who can't get the 1.8 might pony up for the 1.4 if they can't get it.
Originally posted by nborton:
if i were canon or b&h i'd look into increasing the stock on this lens. seems like after months of being out of stock, canon or b&h would realize the money they are loosing by not having them available.
the boom in DSLRs has to have caused all this. when i got my 50mm a year ago, i had no problem finding one available. |
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04/23/2004 08:28:50 PM · #16 |
how much is the price difference and is it really worth it ?
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04/23/2004 08:30:40 PM · #17 |
| The difference is significant. I too picked one up today. I can't wait to use it as most of what I like to do is low-light portrait photography of my nephew. |
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04/23/2004 09:20:15 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by bayonic:
how much is the price difference and is it really worth it ?
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diffrence is mainly that one is f/1,4 USM and the other one is f/1,8 none USM, and cheaper built..
If its worth it depends what you value those diffrences ...
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04/24/2004 09:27:55 AM · #19 |
Although the price difference is significant, to me, going with the 1.4 is worth the extra money. Not only do you get the obvious 2/3rd's extra stop wide-open, you get USM, full-time manual focus, an 8-blade diaphragm instead of 5-blade (resulting in noticeably more pleasing bokeh IMHO), less flare, less vignetting (not a big a deal on a non full-frame DSLR), and metal lens mount instead of plastic.
That said, every Canon owner should have one of these 50mm lenses in their bag...
Message edited by author 2004-04-24 09:28:20. |
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04/24/2004 10:30:55 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by EddyG:
Although the price difference is significant, to me, going with the 1.4 is worth the extra money. Not only do you get the obvious 2/3rd's extra stop wide-open, you get USM, full-time manual focus, an 8-blade diaphragm instead of 5-blade (resulting in noticeably more pleasing bokeh IMHO), less flare, less vignetting (not a big a deal on a non full-frame DSLR), and metal lens mount instead of plastic.
That said, every Canon owner should have one of these 50mm lenses in their bag... |
I certainly agree with EddyG that the 1.4 is worth the difference based on optical performance, for all the reasons he stated, but...
- It does have the older "micro motor" USM, not ring USM, so no full-time manual focus :(
- The build quaity is just OK, could really be a bit better for the money. I don't like that it's not internal-focusing.
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04/24/2004 10:53:21 AM · #21 |
not true :)
my 50/1.4 has ring USM and full-time manual focus.
i have never used the 1.8 version but I do love this lens.
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by EddyG:
Although the price difference is significant, to me, going with the 1.4 is worth the extra money. Not only do you get the obvious 2/3rd's extra stop wide-open, you get USM, full-time manual focus, an 8-blade diaphragm instead of 5-blade (resulting in noticeably more pleasing bokeh IMHO), less flare, less vignetting (not a big a deal on a non full-frame DSLR), and metal lens mount instead of plastic.
That said, every Canon owner should have one of these 50mm lenses in their bag... |
I certainly agree with EddyG that the 1.4 is worth the difference based on optical performance, for all the reasons he stated, but...
- It does have the older "micro motor" USM, not ring USM, so no full-time manual focus :(
- The build quaity is just OK, could really be a bit better for the money. I don't like that it's not internal-focusing. |
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04/24/2004 11:18:55 AM · #22 |
Actually, it does have micro USM, not ring USM, but does have full-time manual focus like all USM lenses. I find it to be very useful as it's not the quickest or most accurate lens when it comes to focusing, and the FTM allows you to adjust quickly if necessary. I absolutely love my 1.4 - by far the sharpest lens I have and it works perfectly sandwiched by my 17-40 and 70-200. It's worth picking up the 1.4 version if it's a focal length which you use often, or if you need all the low-light performance you can get. It also has a wonderful effect at 1.4 that the 1.8 doesn't quite seem to have.
Originally posted by magnetic9999:
not true :)
my 50/1.4 has ring USM and full-time manual focus.
i have never used the 1.8 version but I do love this lens. |
Message edited by author 2004-04-24 11:22:01. |
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04/24/2004 11:26:41 AM · #23 |
I stand corrected, the 50/1.4 does in fact support FTM, even with the micro-motor USM. I must have too many lenses, I'm getting confused, LOL. Tough problem to have.
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04/24/2004 11:43:32 AM · #24 |
Nothing like a bit of measurabation on a Saturday morning...at a time when, considering I spend all week in front of one, I shouldn't be at my computer!
Originally posted by kirbic:
I stand corrected, the 50/1.4 does in fact support FTM, even with the micro-motor USM. I must have too many lenses, I'm getting confused, LOL. Tough problem to have. |
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