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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens

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Pros

  • Lightweight (393)
  • Sharp focus (381)
  • Consistent output (296)
  • Easily interchangeable (246)
  • Durable (234)
  • Quality construction (190)
  • Fast focus (149)
  • Rugged (79)
  • Easy to clean (51)
  • Easy to use (38)
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Cons

  • Slow focus (37)
  • Weak casing (24)
  • Blurry focus (13)
  • Heavy (8)
  • No zoom (4)
  • Hard to clean (3)
  • Noisy focusing (3)
  • Not durable (3)
  • Scratches easily (3)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (343)
  • Portraits (311)
  • Night photography (227)
  • Sports/action (66)
  • Special effects (57)
  • Upgrade (56)
  • Landscapes (52)
  • Everyday (24)
  • Home (21)
  • Travel (19)
 
 
 

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens

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$378.90

 
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Last update: Nov 2, 2009

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[14 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Learn to use a camera before reviewing

"It never ceases to amaze me that people (like Angie from Mt View) who obviously possess little to no skill with a camera wont hesitate to rate an exceptional product with a "1-star" simply because they have NO IDEA how to use it!! Some of the very BEST photos in my portfolio were taken with the 50mm f/1.4. Although it is a bit soft wide open, it is sharp at f/2 and very sharp when stopped down to f/2.8 or narro..." Read Full Review »

May 06, 2008 by Lungfixer

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★★★☆☆
3.0
My most used lens

"Everybody should own at least one prime (non-zoom) lens, and this should be among the first to add to your collection. It's wide maximum aperture opens up a new world of pictures to those that have before only shot with relatively slow zooms. Shallow depth of field really draws out the subject, and you'll be able to shoot in low-light conditions that before would have been impossible (or required noisy high ISO ..." Read Full Review »

Feb 21, 2008 by jimothy

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[14 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Review

Learn to use a camera before reviewing

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • Not Ring USM

    Best Uses

  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
 

"It never ceases to amaze me that people (like Angie from Mt View) who obviously possess little to no skill with a camera wont hesitate to rate an exceptional product with a "1-star" simply because they have NO IDEA how to use it!! Some of the very BEST photos in my portfolio were taken with the 50mm …"  Read Full Review »

50mm 1.4 with 30D (1/250 @ f/5.6 - ISO 100)

50mm 1.4 with 30D (1/250 @ f/5.6 - ISO 100)
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50mm 1.4 with 30D (1/500 @ f/3.5 - ISO 100)

50mm 1.4 with 30D (1/500 @ f/3.5 - ISO 100)
  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
May 6 2008
Lungfixer
Dallas, Texas
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $399.95
 
 

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Review

Good lens and good deal

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • May be difficult to focus

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
 

"This is a very good, fast, normal lens, and it is certainly worth the money, especially considering the far more expensive Canon 50mm f/1.2L USM. (In fact, the MTF chart of this lens appears at least as good as that of the f/1.2L, available on the Canon website.) Any lens with f/2.8 or lower is c …"  Read Full Review »

1/80 sec., f/1.6, ISO 200

1/80 sec., f/1.6, ISO 200
  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 14 2008
Snapelicious
Saginaw, MI
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $399.95
 
 

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Review

Beautiful backgrounds

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Beautiful background
  • Quick Focus
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
 

"The bokeh on this lens is simply beautiful. I don't own many lenses, but I've never been able to get images as sharp as what I've been able to get with the 50mm f/1.4 The bokeh is amazing, smooth as butter. I love this lens, and I doubt it spends too much time in the bag and off the camera. Even …"  Read Full Review »

Focus on corner of the stool

Focus on corner of the stool
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Focus on cat's toy

Focus on cat's toy
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 8 2009
kwcochran
Houston
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $399.95
 
 

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Review

Great lens to have in the bag

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quick Focus
  • Sharp Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Landscape Photography
  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
  • Special Effects
  • More »
 

"There are times when this lens never comes off my camera. This lens is incredibly fast. I use it most often for protrait shots or when I'm in dimmer lighting and I don't want to use a flash. This lens is excellent for those artsy depth of field shots. The only con I can think of is that it's a littl …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 8 2009
Alden
Winston-Salem, NC
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Review

Amazing, amazing lens.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Quick Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Special Effects
  • Wildlife
 

"This is an amazing lens. I was tempted to purchase the 50mm f/1.2L lens, but opted for this due to its economic nature. I was thoroughly impressed with the output of this lens. I primarily take photos of landscapes, insects, animals and flowers. This is makes it the perfect lens for these subject.

…"  Read Full Review »

f/2.2, 1/30sec, ISO 800. NO flash, no edit/enhance

f/2.2, 1/30sec, ISO 800. NO flash, no edit/enhance
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f1/8, 1/20sec, ISO 800. NO flash. Minor PS edit.

f1/8, 1/20sec, ISO 800. NO flash. Minor PS edit.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 18 2009
Steve-0
Los Angeles, CA
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $399.95
 
 
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