Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens USA
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This Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens is a standard lens featuring superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/1.4 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 46° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.5' (45 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.15x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:6.6 |
| Groups/Elements | 6/7 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 58 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.9 x 2.0" (7.37 x 5.08 cm) |
| Weight | 10.23 oz (290 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 2868 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (1887)
- Consistent output (1438)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (1173)
- Durable (1108)
- Easy to use (959)
Cons
- Slow focus (235)
- Weak casing (68)
- Heavy (44)
- Blurry focus (35)
- Difficult to clean (18)
Best Uses
- Portraits (1391)
- Night photography (1126)
- General purpose (998)
- Low light (841)
- Weddings (568)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (928), Semi-pro photographer (710), Pro photographer (372), Casual photographer (371), Enthusiast (187)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (1859), Yes (137)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great indoor lens
I bought this lens for the holidays to take pictures of our family and guests at each of our gatherings. I have a 50D and I take mostly sport shots. Indoor, non-moving targets are...Read complete review
I bought this lens for the holidays to take pictures of our family and guests at each of our gatherings. I have a 50D and I take mostly sport shots. Indoor, non-moving targets are new to me. I have 3 kids that all play hockey and lacrosse so I have the 2.8 70-200 usm II and the 2.8 24-70 both L series and both incredible lenses. I didn't go for the 1.2L series because one of my friends is a professional wedding photographer and she knows people with both and found the difference slight. Please keep in mind when talking to my friend I was referring to non-professional use. It has done quite a nice job. I have been using it with a 580ex flash, so the pictures really do "pop". If you are in the market for a reliable, decent - indoor lens - I would recommend it. I have also taken some really nice sunset shots. The colors are very true. This lens is perfect for the price and the results. In this case - you may actually get a little more than you pay for...One thing - in low or filtered light, you better have a good flash, a tripod or a ridiculously steady hand - even at 1.4.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Great Optics, Poor Motor/Engineering
While the auto-focus of my copy was working well, this lens very rarely came off of my 50D. The Bokeh is beautiful, the soft focus and background blur around 1.4/1.8 is dreamy, ...Read complete review
While the auto-focus of my copy was working well, this lens very rarely came off of my 50D. The Bokeh is beautiful, the soft focus and background blur around 1.4/1.8 is dreamy, and wonderful for child portraits.
Now that the AF motor is on the fritz I'm looking for a different lens that I can afford. I called a Canon Repair shop and was quoted $170.00 to replace the motor, and the guy said it was quite common...Just to have it go out again? No thanks!
Since my wife and I are still on crop sensors, I think I'll go with Sigma's 35mm 1.4, to get right around 50mm. I will keep this lens and use it manually, though if I had done more research and found that it had such issues, I would not have purchased. I love my AF.
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Reviewed by 2868 customers
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I've used the lens to shot video for a documentary. At 2.8 the depth of field is creamy. Out doors and under lights the lens performed as needed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Focus Ring Lacks Feel
- Questionable Durability
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
The 50 1.4 is my go-to lens when I'm not sure what I will be shooting. For example, this is my lens when I run errands and I anticipate I may find something interesting to shoot along the way. It serves well as a portrait lens, architecture, low light, shallow depth of field and even as a landscape lens. I appreciate its light weight but it comes at the price of durability. I've never dropped this lens but I suspect it would suffer noticeable damage if it fell even a short distance. The lens doesn't rattle or anything but it always feels vaguely "loose" for some reason I can't put my finger on. I've owned at least a dozen different L lenses and they are a considerable step up in build quality compared to the 50 1.4. I considered the 50L but after comparing literally hundreds and hundreds of different images I concluded that as far as image quality goes, the 50 1.4 is equal to the 50L. The fact that the 50L seems to be plagued with focus issues just made the decisioni that much easier. The only reason I would purchase the 50L is for the build quality.The 50 1.4 is slightly soft at f1.4. I generally shoot at f2 (where the lens is very sharp) and only shoot at f1.4 if I am specifically trying to achieve the thinnest DOF possible (like shooting a blade of grass).The focus ring is functional but I feel no joy in using it. It's plasticky and has very poor user feedback. In contrast, I have enjoyed the smooth manual focus rings of 20+ year old Olympus Zuiko lenses as well as Leica lenses.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Amazing Bokeh
- Easy To Use
- Great in low light
- Lightweight
Cons
- Lightweight Not Durable
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I love, love this lens. I use it all the time for low light, indoor portraits of kids/pets, absolutely AWESOME for newborn photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
The fixed lens brings tremendous light and clarity to my shots!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Using as my portrait lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Incredible When Open Wide
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Slow Focus
- The Iso Sensitivity
Best Uses
- General Use
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
When first buying this product I read ever review available.. I've used the L series 50mm canon lens before and it was fantastic.. Tack sharp, fast, and just beautiful. Honestly, the reason I didn't buy it is just I couldn't spend the money at that point. This however, is an incredible second option. I use it primarily as my "wide angle" lens in my kit. Yes, I know it's not wide angle but my preferred lenses are my 100mm macro and my 85mm, both canon. I would have to say the thing I intensely love about this lens is that when it's sharp, it's TACK, and when you are opened up wide, (2.8 and below) it creates an incredibly luminous and etherial background. i can't stop using it.
The few cons that i've found is that it lacks a bit of contrast that I find in my 100macro as well as focusing quickness and image quality once you start bumping up the ISO past 1000. However, it's what I expected. The macro being the L series it's hard to compare. This however I find does not at all hold me back from creating beautiful imagery. If I need more contrast it's so easy to add that in post processing as well as for events where I need higher ISO I always rent lenses if I don't feel the performance will be satisfactory for my assignment with the kit I have.
All in all I'm beyond happy with my purchase. I use it constantly in my photography business (family, engagements, couples, outside events, etc.) I would absolutely recommend this lens to a friend, an amateur as well as a professional.
Ah, and one other thing that I was quite worried about when reading the reviews was the durability. When you first start using the lens it's not as well built on the outside as a more expensive option however I find that this doesn't effect my ways of photographing at all. I'm super careful with my lenses (as you should be) and have never worried about it breaking. In fact, it's quite nice to have a lighter lens to use while traveling or during longer photo sessions/events. Again, I couldn't be happier.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Although I wasn't impressed with the manual focus ring at first, the autofocus is quick and effective. The real beauty of this lens is when you stop it down and get close, the in focus is sharp as a tack and the bokeh just melts away from there. Perfect for infants and young ones. I'm glad I got this. There's no other way to get this image quality for this price. If you can work with 50mm fixed focal length, go for it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
The clarity is amazing. I know understand what is meant by a fast lense. This is my first f1.4 lense and I know see what everyone is talking about. This is a MUST have.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
professional video
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I purchased this lens when my 50mm 1.8 became increasingly difficult to focus after less than a year of purchase. I saw an immediate improvement with this new lens, especially in its construction and color qualtiy. It is much faster and quieter than 50mm 1.8 It seems a little soft in anything under f/2.0. It would be great if it had IS. Wonderful for low light situations. Overall great price and excellent image quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I have it regularly attached to my Canon EOS Rebel T3 now. I mostly use it for portraits and school events and before that I used the 50mm f/1.8. Let me tell you, the metal body is worth the extra cost because I had to replace the plastic f/1.8 once and even its replacement broke within two months of the day I bought a new one. Knowing if I replace it the third time, that's roughly over $300 spent on f/1.8s that could've been invested towards better glass. I am extremely pleased with my purchase and I'll highly recommend this product to anyone.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Image Quality
- Lightweight
Cons
- A little expensive
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I'm not a pro but I prefer better than phone camera pictures. My Cannon 60D came with an all plastic version of this lens and was slow to focus and noisy. This lens is quick and quite. And as a side bonus the images are just perfect.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I love this lens for candid photos of people. I was debating between the f/1.8 and this one, but ended up spending the extra on the f/1.4, and I am so happy with my decision. The ability to take great indoor photos without flash is such a luxury. It takes a little to adjust to the limitation of a fixed focal length, but definitely not a deal breaker. A must-buy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
1000% exellent
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Love the lens for photographing with excellent background blur! Fast and easy to use lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Really like this lens. Great with the B+W filter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
This is my favorite lens. It gives such crystal clear image. It can focus in on the smallest detains and freeze them in time.. great for my style.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Canon 60D
Pros
- Consistent Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Great for low light portrait situations.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Very happy with this lens, even though the focus is a little slow, but i think for the price it's a super sharp lens, just need to get used to focusing. Great for Portrait photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
This lens is very good at night shots a portraits.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 2868 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (1887)
- Consistent output (1438)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (1173)
- Durable (1108)
- Easy to use (959)
Cons
- Slow focus (235)
- Weak casing (68)
- Heavy (44)
- Blurry focus (35)
- Difficult to clean (18)
Best Uses
- Portraits (1391)
- Night photography (1126)
- General purpose (998)
- Low light (841)
- Weddings (568)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (928), Semi-pro photographer (710), Pro photographer (372), Casual photographer (371), Enthusiast (187)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (1859), Yes (137)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great indoor lens
I bought this lens for the holidays to take pictures of our family and guests at each of our gatherings. I have a 50D and I take mostly sport shots. Indoor, non-moving targets are...Read complete review
I bought this lens for the holidays to take pictures of our family and guests at each of our gatherings. I have a 50D and I take mostly sport shots. Indoor, non-moving targets are new to me. I have 3 kids that all play hockey and lacrosse so I have the 2.8 70-200 usm II and the 2.8 24-70 both L series and both incredible lenses. I didn't go for the 1.2L series because one of my friends is a professional wedding photographer and she knows people with both and found the difference slight. Please keep in mind when talking to my friend I was referring to non-professional use. It has done quite a nice job. I have been using it with a 580ex flash, so the pictures really do "pop". If you are in the market for a reliable, decent - indoor lens - I would recommend it. I have also taken some really nice sunset shots. The colors are very true. This lens is perfect for the price and the results. In this case - you may actually get a little more than you pay for...One thing - in low or filtered light, you better have a good flash, a tripod or a ridiculously steady hand - even at 1.4.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Great Optics, Poor Motor/Engineering
While the auto-focus of my copy was working well, this lens very rarely came off of my 50D. The Bokeh is beautiful, the soft focus and background blur around 1.4/1.8 is dreamy, ...Read complete review
While the auto-focus of my copy was working well, this lens very rarely came off of my 50D. The Bokeh is beautiful, the soft focus and background blur around 1.4/1.8 is dreamy, and wonderful for child portraits.
Now that the AF motor is on the fritz I'm looking for a different lens that I can afford. I called a Canon Repair shop and was quoted $170.00 to replace the motor, and the guy said it was quite common...Just to have it go out again? No thanks!
Since my wife and I are still on crop sensors, I think I'll go with Sigma's 35mm 1.4, to get right around 50mm. I will keep this lens and use it manually, though if I had done more research and found that it had such issues, I would not have purchased. I love my AF.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 2868 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I've used the lens to shot video for a documentary. At 2.8 the depth of field is creamy. Out doors and under lights the lens performed as needed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Focus Ring Lacks Feel
- Questionable Durability
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
The 50 1.4 is my go-to lens when I'm not sure what I will be shooting. For example, this is my lens when I run errands and I anticipate I may find something interesting to shoot along the way. It serves well as a portrait lens, architecture, low light, shallow depth of field and even as a landscape lens. I appreciate its light weight but it comes at the price of durability. I've never dropped this lens but I suspect it would suffer noticeable damage if it fell even a short distance. The lens doesn't rattle or anything but it always feels vaguely "loose" for some reason I can't put my finger on. I've owned at least a dozen different L lenses and they are a considerable step up in build quality compared to the 50 1.4. I considered the 50L but after comparing literally hundreds and hundreds of different images I concluded that as far as image quality goes, the 50 1.4 is equal to the 50L. The fact that the 50L seems to be plagued with focus issues just made the decisioni that much easier. The only reason I would purchase the 50L is for the build quality.The 50 1.4 is slightly soft at f1.4. I generally shoot at f2 (where the lens is very sharp) and only shoot at f1.4 if I am specifically trying to achieve the thinnest DOF possible (like shooting a blade of grass).The focus ring is functional but I feel no joy in using it. It's plasticky and has very poor user feedback. In contrast, I have enjoyed the smooth manual focus rings of 20+ year old Olympus Zuiko lenses as well as Leica lenses.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Amazing Bokeh
- Easy To Use
- Great in low light
- Lightweight
Cons
- Lightweight Not Durable
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I love, love this lens. I use it all the time for low light, indoor portraits of kids/pets, absolutely AWESOME for newborn photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
The fixed lens brings tremendous light and clarity to my shots!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Using as my portrait lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Incredible When Open Wide
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Slow Focus
- The Iso Sensitivity
Best Uses
- General Use
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
When first buying this product I read ever review available.. I've used the L series 50mm canon lens before and it was fantastic.. Tack sharp, fast, and just beautiful. Honestly, the reason I didn't buy it is just I couldn't spend the money at that point. This however, is an incredible second option. I use it primarily as my "wide angle" lens in my kit. Yes, I know it's not wide angle but my preferred lenses are my 100mm macro and my 85mm, both canon. I would have to say the thing I intensely love about this lens is that when it's sharp, it's TACK, and when you are opened up wide, (2.8 and below) it creates an incredibly luminous and etherial background. i can't stop using it.
The few cons that i've found is that it lacks a bit of contrast that I find in my 100macro as well as focusing quickness and image quality once you start bumping up the ISO past 1000. However, it's what I expected. The macro being the L series it's hard to compare. This however I find does not at all hold me back from creating beautiful imagery. If I need more contrast it's so easy to add that in post processing as well as for events where I need higher ISO I always rent lenses if I don't feel the performance will be satisfactory for my assignment with the kit I have.
All in all I'm beyond happy with my purchase. I use it constantly in my photography business (family, engagements, couples, outside events, etc.) I would absolutely recommend this lens to a friend, an amateur as well as a professional.
Ah, and one other thing that I was quite worried about when reading the reviews was the durability. When you first start using the lens it's not as well built on the outside as a more expensive option however I find that this doesn't effect my ways of photographing at all. I'm super careful with my lenses (as you should be) and have never worried about it breaking. In fact, it's quite nice to have a lighter lens to use while traveling or during longer photo sessions/events. Again, I couldn't be happier.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Although I wasn't impressed with the manual focus ring at first, the autofocus is quick and effective. The real beauty of this lens is when you stop it down and get close, the in focus is sharp as a tack and the bokeh just melts away from there. Perfect for infants and young ones. I'm glad I got this. There's no other way to get this image quality for this price. If you can work with 50mm fixed focal length, go for it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
The clarity is amazing. I know understand what is meant by a fast lense. This is my first f1.4 lense and I know see what everyone is talking about. This is a MUST have.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
professional video
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I purchased this lens when my 50mm 1.8 became increasingly difficult to focus after less than a year of purchase. I saw an immediate improvement with this new lens, especially in its construction and color qualtiy. It is much faster and quieter than 50mm 1.8 It seems a little soft in anything under f/2.0. It would be great if it had IS. Wonderful for low light situations. Overall great price and excellent image quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I have it regularly attached to my Canon EOS Rebel T3 now. I mostly use it for portraits and school events and before that I used the 50mm f/1.8. Let me tell you, the metal body is worth the extra cost because I had to replace the plastic f/1.8 once and even its replacement broke within two months of the day I bought a new one. Knowing if I replace it the third time, that's roughly over $300 spent on f/1.8s that could've been invested towards better glass. I am extremely pleased with my purchase and I'll highly recommend this product to anyone.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Image Quality
- Lightweight
Cons
- A little expensive
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I'm not a pro but I prefer better than phone camera pictures. My Cannon 60D came with an all plastic version of this lens and was slow to focus and noisy. This lens is quick and quite. And as a side bonus the images are just perfect.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
I love this lens for candid photos of people. I was debating between the f/1.8 and this one, but ended up spending the extra on the f/1.4, and I am so happy with my decision. The ability to take great indoor photos without flash is such a luxury. It takes a little to adjust to the limitation of a fixed focal length, but definitely not a deal breaker. A must-buy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
1000% exellent
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Love the lens for photographing with excellent background blur! Fast and easy to use lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Really like this lens. Great with the B+W filter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
This is my favorite lens. It gives such crystal clear image. It can focus in on the smallest detains and freeze them in time.. great for my style.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Canon 60D
Pros
- Consistent Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Photography
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Great for low light portrait situations.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
Very happy with this lens, even though the focus is a little slow, but i think for the price it's a super sharp lens, just need to get used to focusing. Great for Portrait photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens:
This lens is very good at night shots a portraits.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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