it is ok to be unable to focus at closer distances i guess. i also have this issue. but i dun think its a problem.
EF 50 f/1.4 USM
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it is ok to be unable to focus at closer distances i guess. i also have this issue. but i dun think its a problem.
vlg134
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focus far is ok, although not stable.... but not focus near. Could not focus at all even it is at the edge of 2 contrast things.
wah. I think I should try to feel contented instead of getting more troubles :bsmilie:
but how near were u focusing? the min focusing distance for this lens seem to be pretty far...
Minimum focussing distance of the lens is 0.45m so if you were trying to focus within less than 0.5m sounds like you were inside the MFD hence that would explain the inability to focus probably
I have this lens. For its price, its fantastic. Some great photos, lightweight. Does what I would expect of it.
I have this lens. For its price, its fantastic. Some great photos, lightweight. Does what I would expect of it.
vlg134
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that is what I suspect too
. ok, confirmed: Closest Focusing Distance(m/ft) 0.45/1.5
http://www.canon.com.sg/p/EN/321-EF-Lenses/819-Standard-Medium-Telephoto/1134-EF50mm-f-1-4-USM/
LOL. I am such an idiot.
oh, I tried some indoor shots, but it does not seem so great either.
Wanted to get the 85 or 135, but too long. now consider to get this instead. haha
oceanloverm
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got myself a 50 f1.4 just today after asking 4 shops then finally found it at AP-SL, it seems most of the shops had ran out of stocks. Just want to know how true is the rumors for 50 f1.4II usm? if it comes out in the near future, I think I will kill myself by banging my head against the wall :bsmilie:
if it comes out juz ignore it...or u can sell your 50 f/1.4. from some common sense...i dun think canon is gonna replace SO many lenses at one go. btw, the 50 f/1.4 has been performing rather excellent as compared to the other non-L primes (with the exception of the 85 f/1.8). so if canon were to change the entire prime line up, they will start with other primes first unless its been proven that in history they do change everything at one go...
CS TAN
Senior Member
I have no idea but the rumor is pointing to:
[1] 70-200mm f/2.8 L Mark II HIS USM and
[2] the popular 24-70mm f/2.8 L Mark II HIS USM
Perhaps they will also include:
[3] 35mm f/1.4 L Mark II when they announce 1Ds IV as the kit lens and
[4] add IS/HIS to this good old 135mm f/2.0 L most people is waiting for.
[1] 70-200mm f/2.8 L Mark II HIS USM and
[2] the popular 24-70mm f/2.8 L Mark II HIS USM
Perhaps they will also include:
[3] 35mm f/1.4 L Mark II when they announce 1Ds IV as the kit lens and
[4] add IS/HIS to this good old 135mm f/2.0 L most people is waiting for.
CS TAN
Senior Member
I think Canon has heard enough complaints and might be coming out with MK II soon...
http://www.canonrumors.com/2010/03/ef-50-f1-4-ii-usm-cr2/
neech7
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And an opportunity to raise the price by 50% over the current one. With the street prices of 550D, 7D and 5D2, I wonder how thin profit margin for bodies are now. Profit has to come from somewhere and I think Canon decided lenses is where they can find it. Witness the price jump for the new 100mm macro over the last one.
Not necessarily. The 85/1.8 and 100/2, both with fast Ring USM, have a 58mm filter thread.
Ah... thanks for correction.
That's unlikely and would just be spoiling the market.
First it was the megapixel race, and now it's looking like having IS/VR in every lens possible.
surrephoto
Senior Member
Nikon's release of the 16-35 f4 VR AF-S is precisely the reason to start adding IS/VR to every lens possible.
IS/VR is simply another race towards ultimate low-light capability. When our sensors are preventing us from pushing more ISO, why not add IS/VR to f1.8 - f1.2 lenses?
f1.4 + 3-stops IS = :thumbsup:
Lens gonna reach 1K if it is a 50mm F1.4 IS Ring USM. lolx
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