canon 50mm f1 8 lens review
The ef 50mm lenses are a group of normal prime lenses made by canon that share the same focal length these lenses are based on the classic double gauss lens with the f 1 8 being a standard six element double gauss with an air gap and powers between element 2 and 3 and its faster cousins adding additional elements. The rf 70 200mm f4 l is usm is a compact more affordable alternative to the previously announced rf 70 200mm f2 8 and the rf 50mm f1 8 stm is a low cost standard prime for photographers that don t need f1 2 i e. Canon ef 50mm f 1 8 stm.
Lens with glass uv filter front and rear lens caps and deluxe cleaning pen lens accessory bundle 50 mm f1 8 international version yongnuo yn35mm f2 lens 1 2 af mf wide angle fixed prime auto focus lens for canon ef mount eos camera.
Canon 50mm f1 8 lens review. From a practical point of view the ef 50mm f1 8 stm is canon s best budget 50mm lens. I fell in love with the little canon rf 50mm f1 8 and i m blown away at how well it shoots for the price and size. 46 images jan 15 2009 sony 50mm f1 4 review samples. The ef 50mm f 1 8 stm replaces the popular ef 50mm f 1 8 ii lens which was affectionately known for giving outstanding picture quality at an affordable price.
The focus motor is a very audible but does not affect my photography which is mostly portrait. Canon s full frame mirrorless rf system keeps on growing and today sees the addition of two much requested new lenses. 25 images jan 28 2009 sigma 18 200mm f3 5 6 3 os review samples. I do like it more than the 50mm f1 8 ii model.
Canon ef 50mm f 1 8 stm. This latest version gives the same stunning photo quality but with a fast near silent focus motor and a more robust build that belies its price. 32 images jan 23 2009 super zoom group q1 2009 review samples. The one glaring review or comment that convince me to buy this lens is images taken with the 1 8 are no less sharper than images taken with the more expensive 1 4.
I can t think of one time that i suggested it over the stm model. Shoot it s a pancake for under 200 00. I decided to buy the 50mm 1 8 vs the 50mm 1 4 based on the various reviews i read online. The f1 8 is much newer and has more recent engineering and lens coatings that make the 50mm f1 4 almost obsolete.
The nikon z 50mm f1 8 s is big and expensive for a 50mm f1 8. Announced as part of a trio of lenses for nikon s new full frame mirrorless z system the nikon nikkor z 50mm f1 8 s is a moderately fast standard lens with a relatively complex optical design it features 12 elements in nine groups with two extra low dispersion ed and two aspherical elements along with the usual nikon integrated coating nic and nano crystal coat to help mitigate flare. Lens with glass uv filter front and rear lens caps and deluxe cleaning pen lens accessory bundle 50 mm f1 8 international version 4 8 out of 5 stars 1 244 164 96. The canon rf 50mm f1 8 is brilliant.