Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens:

I use it as a video DSLR lens and a stills lens. No issues with the actual sharpness but focussing not suited to manual focussing. There's just not the smoothness in these lenses associated with the old well built solid manual lenses from the eighties. They just can't compare although they are just as expensive.

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens:

Images tack sharp

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens:

This was the first lens I bought for my canon eos 60D. Generally ,so far, it has been fine but the autofocus has played up. Sometimes it will not focus at all, even in good light. If I switch to manua focusl, then back, it seems to rectify itself. I notice from looking on the web, that other users have had AF issues too. It's only happening about 10% of the time but is frustrating.

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens:

I use it primarily for portraiture; its wide aperture and focal length (with a 1.6 crop factor) make it a perfect choice. Considering its maximum aperture, it is a very sharp lens, especially when stopped down a little. Overall I remain extremely impressed and would not be without it now.

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens:

Its the lens that's always on the body when I'm out and about and doing things not Photography related; small light weight and reliable.

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens:

It is remarkably sturdy on the body considering it's mainly made of plastics.

Autofocus is noticably noisier than standard USM models but still quick and accurate.

I brought this as a temporary replacement while my old Contax 35-70 was being repaired. I did a quick sharpness test in the field and anything outside the f/8-16 range just didn't work for me and even then was a bit softer to what I like. Under f/2.8 the vignetting can only be called excessive (though expected on a lens of this grade).

Result, I cant see myself using this lens again now my Contax is repaired.

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens:

Good all round lens used on my 40D so effectively 80mm. Performs well through all the F stops especially between F4 and F11

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens:

Super fast well built a must have lens for any photographer professional or amature

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens:

A lovely lense thatis a pleasure to use for all photography. Love the shallow depth of field. This really is an excellent standard lense. Ok you have to walk back and forwards, but it is much better than any zoom.

Comments about Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens:

Forget the "nifty fifty" f/1.8, this is worth the extra money. The bokeh is much better, as is the build quality, and the motor is USM (unlike the 1.8).

Best bang for buck prime in Canon's line-up. Very few people will need the build quality or extra half a stop of the f/1.2L, and the f/1.8 is a false economy.

Should be in everyone's bag.