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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lenses

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens

Overall Rating: 4.5/5 stars   32 reviews  | Write a review
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Shoot Into The Sun Without Flare!

by   Jason.Chan ,  Apr 2, 2001
Pros: excellent image quality,anti-flare capability,versatile and cheap
Cons: inferior build quality
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a high-performance lens at low cost,buy the lens.
Review: I'm quite particular about the image quality of the photographs I'm taking.I always use a lens hood and a tripod or monopod.If the image quality degraded,it lacks the sparkle which is inherent in all high-quality sharp images.I've used a Canon EF...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
 

Canon's best bang for the buck!

by   balasuar ,  Feb 17, 2005
Pros: Price, Optical Quality, Price, Speed, Price
Cons: Bokeh, Build Quality, Manual Focus
The Bottom Line: At $70 the only reason not to buy this lens is that you have an extra $230 and are buying the 50mm F1.4. This is Canon's best value.
Review: Generally speaking, Canon's consumer lenses produce mediocre images at best. There are a few exceptions, and the 50mm F1.8 II is one. The biggest strength of the lens is two-fold. It produces fantastic images, and is dirt cheap. New, it will run you ...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
 

50mm... the one prime everybody should have.

by   tjapkesg ,  Jul 31, 2008
Pros: It is a bargain. f/1.8. Small and incredibly light weight.
Cons: Cheap build quality, non-USM, plastic mount
The Bottom Line: Bargain price for superb optics and f/1.8. It does have a cheap plastic construction and mount, and lacks USM, but this makes for an inexpensive, light weight package.
Review: I'm hardly an authority on photography, and it has only recently been a relatively serious hobby of mine. But I can tell you with certainty that this is one lens every Canon SLR owner should have. Well, unless you can afford an even better 50mm. ...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
 

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 Mk ll lens

by   hopetest ,  Jan 9, 2007
Pros: Sharp, light, cheap, wide aperture
Cons: Nothing of note at this price!
The Bottom Line: If you haven't got one, get one. It's worth it if you only use it once in 6 months but you'll use it a lot more!
Review: This lens is often referred to by photographers as the 'Nifty Fifty' and is the lens EVERY SLR owner should have, in this case the Canon version. Why? Well, it's simple: this is a 50mm 'standard' lens. Put it on a DSLR like a 400D/30D etc and it is an ...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
 

Great Lens!

by   vganapathy ,  Feb 11, 2002
Pros: Great lens for a very good price!
Cons: Construction is not that sturdy
The Bottom Line: BUY IT NOW! THIS IS THE ONLY LENS YOU WILL NEED!
Review: This is one excellent lens for the money. I paid around $95. I have heard folks buying it for as little as $70. If I had to do it all over again, this is the ONLY lens I would buy. I mostly take pictures of my kids (nothing else is important). This...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
 

They call it the "Magic Plastic"

by   Syntax ,  May 28, 2008
Pros: Cheap, Sharp Images, 1.8 Fstop
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: Must have lens, its cheap, can be found used, produces extra sharp images even in low light.
Review: Intro People familiar with canons lenses, know this lens is a must. Most would say its an essential, and if you are just getting into photography, you would have to be nuts not to have this lens. Construction Its simple construction ...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
 

A Must-Own lens

by   andgott ,  Mar 24, 2008
Pros: Cheap, SHARP, FAST
Cons: Plastic.
The Bottom Line: If you don't own it, BUY IT. No photographer should be without!
Review: Don't let the price of this lens, or it's cheap look, confuse you- This is a MUST OWN for any photographer. It is super sharp- As sharp as any of my 'l' series zooms. You'll be amazed at the picture quality from this little lens- It rivals the ...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
 

Great Lens not intended for the long haul

by   tartullian ,  Jan 2, 2008
Pros: Optical qualities, cost
Cons: quality, durability
The Bottom Line: Buy. This lens breaks the rules of price/performance in photography. Dont get that silly fish eye or 500mm mirror lens. You will never use them anyway.
Review: I purchased this lens in march 2007 for under eighty dollars. Irregardless of price I love this lens! Its small, has fun optical qualities, its great in the evenings and around town. Its small so its a given it's always in my bag. In the evening when ...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
 

Excellent value for the money

by   muls ,  Aug 20, 2002
Pros: Inexpensive, sharp photos, lightweight, good low light performance
Cons: Plastic make feels cheap...
The Bottom Line: Produces consistently sharp photos with good color rendering at a low, low price throw in the small size and light weight, you should have this in your bag
Review: Background & Reason for Purchase

Just to give a little insight into my experience, I shoot with a Canon D60, and am a part-time professional boxing photographer. Most of my lenses aren't what you would call everyday lenses and I wanted...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
 

Great price for a great lens!

by   congosc ,  Dec 28, 2007
Pros: Takes beautiful portraits, stills, and moving shots! Great for beginners like me.
Cons: Doesn't take good close-proximity shots, so have another lens on hand.
The Bottom Line: For your first try at a lens besides the kit lens, this one will give you the most for your money.
Review: I am not a professional photographer, and I know very little about lenses. This lens was recommended to me before I began learning about photography, so I bought it to have more flexibility in learning about aperture settings, at the same time as ...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
 

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