Canon EF 50mm f/1.8

[anchiang]

Just bought it yesterday.

It's amazing... can shoot at low light w/o depending on the flash too much.

Just buy it... highly recommended.

 

[Snoweagle]

Just bought it yesterday.

It's amazing... can shoot at low light w/o depending on the flash too much.

Just buy it... highly recommended.

Many pple including myself have this lens. Very worth it! :thumbsup:

 

[htkm1]

OK. I went to Cathy and asked. They have the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II. what is the difference between f/1.8 and f/1.8 II ?

 

[elfvin]

OK. I went to Cathy and asked. They have the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II. what is the difference between f/1.8 and f/1.8 II ?

mark I is a metal built which is the older one and the mark II is the plastic one.

 

[Snoweagle]

OK. I went to Cathy and asked. They have the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II. what is the difference between f/1.8 and f/1.8 II ?

The first generation one is more solidly built with full-time manual focusing with a distance info window as found on the f/1.4s. The mount is also metal.

2nd hand first gen ones are even more expensive than a new 2nd gen one.

 

[DeSwitch]

I know of 1 person who bought it for product shoot. earn back more than 10X the money spent in just 1 shoot.

For me, I bought one cos its siimple good and dirt cheap. Where can you find such a good lens for only $100+

 

[Snoweagle]

If only the 1.8 II were better built. I don't mind paying a bit more for better built quality.

 

[kiasu101]

If only the 1.8 II were better built. I don't mind paying a bit more for better built quality.

Why not get a second hand 50mm f/1.4 USM? It could be bought for around $460. I bought mine at that price with 6 month warranty left.
Used it a few time only, but really like it. Gives very nice bokeh at 1.4

Example:

 

[Snoweagle]

Why not get a second hand 50mm f/1.4 USM? It could be bought for around $460. I bought mine at that price with 6 month warranty left.
Used it a few time only, but really like it. Gives very nice bokeh at 1.4

Example:

Nah, i don't buy 2nd hand lenses.

 

[spartacus.ret]

with full-time manual focusing

wrong.

 

[Snoweagle]

wrong.

Oops u're right, pardon me for the mistake. :sweat:

 

[htkm1]

So which shop still selling the 1st gen f/1.8? Thanks in advance.

 

[Snoweagle]

So which shop still selling the 1st gen f/1.8? Thanks in advance.

Now can't get new anymore. U can get 2nd hand instead.

 

[Venom81]

Correct me if I'm wrong. 1st gen made in Japan n 2nd gen made in Msia? :think:

 

[Snoweagle]

Correct me if I'm wrong. 1st gen made in Japan n 2nd gen made in Msia? :think:

That's for the f/1.8 II. Now current batches are all made in M'sia. Fortunately mine's from Japan.

 

[losbathos]

cheap, sharp, llight, convenience but very "plasticy" IMHO...

 

[Snoweagle]

cheap, sharp, llight, convenience but very "plasticy" IMHO...

Agree. The built is also not very gd, but overall very gd value for money. :thumbsup:

 

[metals99]

Agree. The built is also not very gd, but overall very gd value for money. :thumbsup:

Just Sayang your equipment...
Plastic or metal if you are careful and don't have butter fingers you be safe...

Currently as to this date just got an e-quote for mscolour $135 incl. of GST and a free Hoya filter

Regards

 

[Snoweagle]

Just Sayang your equipment...
Plastic or metal if you are careful and don't have butter fingers you be safe...

Currently as to this date just got an e-quote for mscolour $135 incl. of GST and a free Hoya filter

Regards

Last time when i got mine from AP, was $140 but without filter. That was over a year ago.

 

[user111]

What is the difference between the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 and a kit lens from Canon EOS 300D?
Better parts? Less moving parts? Better built? ??? Will it be better then the kit lens?

LOL..........