Quality control on the Canon 50mm f/1.8

blam wrote in post #2111038
I think it's a great lens for the money...

yes, a touch soft...and the focus on it is really slow. but seriously...the price is great.

I wouldn't mind having canon's Canon EF 28mm f1.8 USM either for a bit more of a wide shot...I find the 50mm is too zoomed.

So...in other words...the price is the only thing good about it...

lol

I could be wrong but I think part of the price difference in the UK and US is the UK price includes VAT.

Also think that everything is sent to the UK with a price tag in US dollars and all they do is change the dollar sign to lb sign instead of doing the conversion LOL

PS Great portait lens on 1.6 bodies, hell how can you go wrong for $70.00

Mike

cdi-ink.com wrote in post #2111050
So...in other words...the price is the only thing good about it...

lol...I wouldn't say that...I think it's awesome in low light and well worth the money

If you're gonna go the online route, I got one from an Ebay seller for just over £50 delivered. It was sent as a gift and avoided any further charges at my end. As discussed though, a bit difficult to return if it's a lemon.

In case you want a look - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk …egoryZ38612QQcm​dZViewItem

cdi-ink.com wrote in post #2111050
So...in other words...the price is the only thing good about it...

Seriously, LOL.