Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...