Is the canon 50mm f/1.8 worth the difference in price from the f/1.4? I'd like to to photojournalistic type pictures of children and family, now as a hobby but as a business later.
beckonga Hatchling 2 posts Joined Aug 2008 More info | Aug 04, 2008 21:13 | #1 Is the canon 50mm f/1.8 worth the difference in price from the f/1.4? I'd like to to photojournalistic type pictures of children and family, now as a hobby but as a business later.
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DStanic Cream of the Crop 6,148 posts Likes: 7 Joined Oct 2007 Location: Canada More info | Aug 04, 2008 21:24 | #2 The 50mm f/1.8 is a nice lens, I had one- but the autofocus speed and ability to focus in lower light was not acceptable to me. Having the f/1.4 version or a 85mm with USM would really be alot nicer to use. I think the 50mm f/1.8 is fine as a hobby lens, but if you need to make money with it not really one I would count on. Sony A6000, 16-50PZ, 55-210, 35mm 1.8 OSS
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JimG I feel thoroughly satisfied  12,255 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jun 2005 Location: Australia. More info | Aug 04, 2008 21:33 | #3 I had the 1.8 then upgraded to the 1.4. In my eyes the 1.4 is worth the money over the 1.8 but the 1.8 is still exceptional value for money. If your budget reaches to the 1.4 I'd go for that. Gear Listhttp://www.codastudios.com.au
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tim Light Bringer  51,010 posts Likes: 375 Joined Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand More info | Aug 04, 2008 23:55 | #4 This is one of the most discussed topics on POTN. The 50 F1.8 is good value, but the AF isn't great, so if you want to shoot wide open make sure you take a few shots. If you can't afford the time to take a few shots (eg shooting professionally) get the 50 F1.4, which has much better USM focusing. Professional wedding photographer, solution architect and general technical guy with multiple Amazon Web Services certifications.
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WalczakPhoto Goldmember 1,034 posts Joined Apr 2008 More info | Aug 05, 2008 12:47 | #5 The f/1.8 is a great lens even at 3 times the price! In fact, for the price, I think it's a lens that everyone should have in their gadget bag "It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment. " - Ansel Adams
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Jimmer411 Thank god Im green. 866 posts Likes: 2 Joined Sep 2007 Location: Pacific, WA More info | Aug 05, 2008 13:56 | #6 USM lens you may not notice the horrid af on the 1.8. Also if you don't do any action shots or lowlight shots you won't notice the af either. 5D3 | Sigma 30mm f/1.4 HSM | EF 85mm f/1.8 USM | EF 24-70 f/2.8L II | EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II | 430EX | YN-568EX II | YN-622c | YN-622-TX |
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nicksan Man I Like to Fart  24,738 posts Likes: 53 Joined Oct 2006 Location: NYC More info | 1.4.
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LowriderS10 Cream of the Crop  10,170 posts Likes: 12 Joined Mar 2008 Location: South Korea / Canada More info | Aug 05, 2008 17:26 | #8 I've had both...got EXCELLENT pics from my 1.8...but it was clunky and annoying...upgraded to the 1.4 and love it...but, if you're on a budget and willing to make a few sacrifices for a cheap, sharp lens, the 1.8 will make you happy -=Prints For Sale at PIXELS=-
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. The way I look at it is this...considering how affordable this lens is, I'd suggest getting one and then if your really not happy with it you can always get the more expensive one later.
