replacing my 50mm f/1.8 II

[elfyrulz]

since im using my 50mm for portrait, can anyone recommend me a good portrait lens to replace my 50mm? one thing my 50mm bothers me most is the focusing is errectic and slow. I need something fast and better focusing then the 50mm. also whats the best way to eliminate CA?

[madferrit]

from reading numerous threads over the months, i gather that a lot of people with the 50mm 1.8 upgrade to the 50mm 1.4.

Money permitting, that would probably be my choice.

[S230]

The next lens that's much better is probably the 50mm f1.4 or the 85mm 1.8. I personally would go with the 85mm 1.8 (personal preference). These two lens are significantly more expensive than the one you have.

[Lord_Malone]

Are you using a FF or crop camera? Do you want an increase in focal range? The 50, 60, 85, 100 and 135 are all good portrait ranges depending on the camera used. Do you want a prime or a zoom? Have you considered the 50 1.4 alternative?

[SkipD]

The next lens that's much better is probably the 50mm f1.4 or the 85mm 1.8. I personally would go with the 85mm 1.8 (personal preference). These two lens are significantly more expensive than the one you have...... and since he's using a 350D, the 85mm lens could be WAY too long for standard portrait work in small (home) studios.